Roderick A Dearment

Senior Counsel, Covington and Burling

Roderick DeArment has a broad-based practice handling legislative and regulatory matters for clients in areas including tax, employee benefits, healthcare, labor law, financial services, and international trade. Drawing on his extensive legislative and executive branch leadership experience, Mr. DeArment offers clients substantive law expertise and skilled advice on comprehensive strategy, policy development, and legislative procedure. During his years of practice, he has drafted numerous bills, advocacy papers and witness statements and has a proven track record in assisting clients in getting legislation enacted. He has assisted clients in Congressional investigations before a number of Committees. Mr. DeArment has assisted clients in the successful resolution of many complex ERISA fiduciary matters before the U.S. Department of Labor. Overall, Mr. DeArment has been a highly successful advocate in achieving clients’ objectives both on the Hill and before regulatory agencies. REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS John Hancock Financial Services on tax, ERISA, long-term care, and other insurance matters. Alcatel Lucent on pension reform and on amendments to Section 420. Land Trust Alliance on conservation tax incentives and reform of tax appraisals. American Watch Association on international trade tax and other matters. The Coalition of Boston Teaching Hospitals on Medicare reimbursement and other health care matters. Ally Financial on Congressional oversight and other matters. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE U.S. Department of Labor, Deputy Secretary of Labor (1989-1991) Office of the U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Chief of Staff (1985-1986) U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Chief Counsel and Staff Director (1983-1985) U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Deputy Chief Counsel (1981-1982) U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Deputy Chief Minority Counsel (1979-1981) HONORS AND RANKINGS Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations and Tax Law (2007-2013) Chambers USA, Government Relations (2010-2012) Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers (2008-2010) Legal 500 US, Employee Benefits (2008) The Washingtonian, Best Lawyers - Tax (2006) PRO BONO Longtime advocate for the homeless; helped secure enactment of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Textile Museum, Treasurer, Board of Directors American Forests, Treasurer, Board of Directors PUBLICATIONS AND SPEECHES University of Virginia Tax Study Group, regular speaker "Supreme Court Rules on the Constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act," Covington Advisory (7/2/2012), Co-Author "Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act: Implications for Employers," Covington E-Alert (6/29/2012), Co-Author "Guide to Applying for Therapeutic Discovery Project Grants and Tax Credits," Covington E-Alert (June 2010), Co-Author

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Stu Van Scoyoc	Saxby Chambliss, Susan Collins, Pete Domenici, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Peter T King, Richard Green Lugar, John McCain, Richard Neal, Charles Rangel, Chuck Schumer, Arlen Specter, George Allen, Bill Frist, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, John Breaux, Amory Houghton Jr, Julius Caesar Watts Jr, John Hubbard Chafee, Paul Coverdell, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, William Victor Roth Jr, Al D’Amato, Dirk Kempthorne, Bob Packwood, James Jarrell Pickle, Rodney Dennis Chandler, Glacier PAC, Freedom Project, Republican Majority Fund, Leadership PAC 2006, Making Business Excel Political Action Committee, Max Baucus, Jon Kyl, John W. Warner III
James E Smith	Susan Collins, Elizabeth Dole, Pete Domenici, Mike Enzi, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Peter T King, Richard Green Lugar, John McCain, Richard Neal, Charles Rangel, Chuck Schumer, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, George Allen, Tom Delay, Bill Frist, Rob Portman, Amory Houghton Jr, Don Nickles, John Ashcroft, John Hubbard Chafee, Slade Gorton, Bill McCollum, William Victor Roth Jr, Al D’Amato, Bob Packwood, Republican National Committee, Freedom Project, Republican Majority Fund, Bluegrass Committee, Leadership PAC 2006, Making Business Excel Political Action Committee, Tallatchee Creek Inc. PAC, John W. Warner III
Wayne L Berman	Saxby Chambliss, Susan Collins, Elizabeth Dole, Pete Domenici, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Peter T King, Richard Green Lugar, John McCain, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, Ted Stevens, George Allen, Tom Delay, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, Don Nickles, John Ashcroft, John Hubbard Chafee, Slade Gorton, Bill McCollum, Charles Spittal Robb, William Victor Roth Jr, Al D’Amato, Republican National Committee, Dylan C Glenn, Freedom Project, Bluegrass Committee, Leadership PAC 2006, Congressional Majority Committee, Senate Majority Fund, Making Business Excel Political Action Committee, Mitt Romney, Jon Kyl, John W. Warner III
J Steven Hart	Saxby Chambliss, Susan Collins, Elizabeth Dole, Pete Domenici, Mike Enzi, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, John McCain, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, Ted Stevens, George Allen, Tom Delay, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, Don Nickles, Julius Caesar Watts Jr, John Ashcroft, Paul Coverdell, Slade Gorton, Bill McCollum, Al D’Amato, Dirk Kempthorne, Bob Packwood, Republican National Committee, America's Foundation, Republican Majority Fund, Bluegrass Committee, Leadership PAC 2006, Senate Majority Fund, Making Business Excel Political Action Committee, Tallatchee Creek Inc. PAC, Mitt Romney, Jon Kyl, John W. Warner III
Ed Rogers	Saxby Chambliss, Susan Collins, Elizabeth Dole, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Richard Green Lugar, John McCain, Chuck Schumer, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, Gerald C Weller, George Allen, Tom Delay, Bill Frist, Nancy Lee Johnson, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, John Ashcroft, Paul Coverdell, Slade Gorton, Bill McCollum, William Victor Roth Jr, Al D’Amato, Republican National Committee, America's Foundation, Dylan C Glenn, Freedom Project, Republican Majority Fund, Bluegrass Committee, Leadership PAC 2006, Senate Majority Fund, Tallatchee Creek Inc. PAC, Mitt Romney, Jon Kyl
Tom C Korologos	Susan Collins, Elizabeth Dole, Pete Domenici, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Richard Green Lugar, John McCain, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, Ted Stevens, George Allen, Bill Frist, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, Don Nickles, John Ashcroft, John Hubbard Chafee, Paul Coverdell, Slade Gorton, Bill McCollum, William Victor Roth Jr, Al D’Amato, Dirk Kempthorne, Bob Packwood, Republican National Committee, America's Foundation, Freedom Project, Bluegrass Committee, Senate Majority Fund, Mitt Romney, Jon Kyl, Dennis C Shea, John W. Warner III
Donald C Alexander	Susan Collins, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Richard Neal, Charles Rangel, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, Gerald C Weller, Tom Delay, Bill Frist, Nancy Lee Johnson, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, John Breaux, Amory Houghton Jr, Don Nickles, John Ashcroft, John Hubbard Chafee, Slade Gorton, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, William Victor Roth Jr, Bob Packwood, Peter D Hoagland, James Jarrell Pickle, Rodney Dennis Chandler, Republican National Committee, Glacier PAC, Freedom Project, Republican Majority Fund, Leadership PAC 2006, Mitt Romney, Max Baucus, Rudy Boschwitz
Lanny Griffith	Saxby Chambliss, Susan Collins, Elizabeth Dole, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Richard Green Lugar, John McCain, Chuck Schumer, Gordon Harold Smith, Gerald C Weller, George Allen, Tom Delay, Bill Frist, Nancy Lee Johnson, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, John Ashcroft, Paul Coverdell, Slade Gorton, Bill McCollum, William Victor Roth Jr, Al D’Amato, Republican National Committee, America's Foundation, Dylan C Glenn, Freedom Project, Republican Majority Fund, Bluegrass Committee, Leadership PAC 2006, Senate Majority Fund, Mitt Romney, Jon Kyl, John W. Warner III
Bryce L Harlow	Saxby Chambliss, Susan Collins, Elizabeth Dole, Mike Enzi, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Richard Green Lugar, John McCain, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, Frank Rudolph Wolf, George Allen, Tom Delay, Bill Frist, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, Amory Houghton Jr, Don Nickles, Julius Caesar Watts Jr, John Ashcroft, Paul Coverdell, Bill McCollum, William Victor Roth Jr, Al D’Amato, Richard Alan White, Bob Packwood, Republican National Committee, Republican Majority Fund, Mitt Romney, Jon Kyl, Dennis C Shea
Thomas A Davis	Saxby Chambliss, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Richard Green Lugar, John McCain, Richard Neal, Charles Rangel, Chuck Schumer, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, Gerald C Weller, George Allen, Bill Frist, Nancy Lee Johnson, Rick Santorum, John Breaux, Amory Houghton Jr, Bill McCollum, Charles Spittal Robb, William Victor Roth Jr, Al D’Amato, Bob Packwood, James Jarrell Pickle, Freedom Project, Republican Majority Fund, Bluegrass Committee, Leadership PAC 2006, Congressional Majority Committee, Senate Majority Fund, Max Baucus, Jon Kyl
C Boyden Gray	Susan Collins, Elizabeth Dole, Mike Enzi, Orrin Hatch, Richard Green Lugar, John McCain, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, George Allen, Bill Frist, Nancy Lee Johnson, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, Don Nickles, John Ashcroft, John Hubbard Chafee, Paul Coverdell, Slade Gorton, Bill McCollum, Dirk Kempthorne, Republican National Committee, America's Foundation, Dylan C Glenn, Freedom Project, Republican Majority Fund, Senate Majority Fund, Mitt Romney, Max Baucus, Jon Kyl, Dennis C Shea, Rudy Boschwitz
Smith Davis	Saxby Chambliss, Elizabeth Dole, Pete Domenici, Mike Enzi, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Peter T King, John McCain, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, Ted Stevens, Frank Rudolph Wolf, George Allen, Bill Frist, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, Don Nickles, Slade Gorton, Al D’Amato, Bob Packwood, Peter D Hoagland, Rodney Dennis Chandler, Republican National Committee, Republican Majority Fund, Bluegrass Committee, Leadership PAC 2006, Senate Majority Fund, Mitt Romney, Jon Kyl, John W. Warner III
Paul L Baker	Saxby Chambliss, Susan Collins, Elizabeth Dole, Pete Domenici, Mike Enzi, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Richard Green Lugar, John McCain, Charles Rangel, Chuck Schumer, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, Frank Rudolph Wolf, George Allen, Tom Delay, Bill Frist, Rick Santorum, Don Nickles, John Ashcroft, Slade Gorton, Al D’Amato, Richard Alan White, Republican National Committee, Senate Majority Fund, Mitt Romney, Max Baucus, Jon Kyl, John W. Warner III, Rudy Boschwitz
Nicholas Calio	Saxby Chambliss, Susan Collins, Pete Domenici, Orrin Hatch, Peter T King, Richard Green Lugar, John McCain, George Allen, Tom Delay, Nancy Lee Johnson, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, Amory Houghton Jr, Don Nickles, John Ashcroft, Paul Coverdell, Slade Gorton, Bill McCollum, William Victor Roth Jr, Al D’Amato, Richard Alan White, Republican National Committee, Freedom Project, Republican Majority Fund, Bluegrass Committee, Leadership PAC 2006, Mitt Romney, Max Baucus, Jon Kyl, Rudy Boschwitz
Shawn Smeallie	Saxby Chambliss, Susan Collins, Elizabeth Dole, Mike Enzi, Orrin Hatch, Peter T King, John McCain, Chuck Schumer, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, Ted Stevens, Gerald C Weller, Frank Rudolph Wolf, George Allen, Tom Delay, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, Don Nickles, John Ashcroft, Paul Coverdell, Al D’Amato, Dirk Kempthorne, Republican National Committee, America's Foundation, Freedom Project, Republican Majority Fund, Senate Majority Fund, Mitt Romney, Jon Kyl, Rudy Boschwitz
Dan Meyer	Saxby Chambliss, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Peter T King, John McCain, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, George Allen, Tom Delay, Bill Frist, Nancy Lee Johnson, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, John Ashcroft, Paul Coverdell, Slade Gorton, William Victor Roth Jr, Al D’Amato, Richard Alan White, Republican National Committee, America's Foundation, Freedom Project, Republican Majority Fund, Leadership PAC 2006, Congressional Majority Committee, Senate Majority Fund, Making Business Excel Political Action Committee, Mitt Romney, Jon Kyl, Christine C Ferguson
Lindsay D Hooper	Mike Enzi, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Richard Green Lugar, Richard Neal, Charles Rangel, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, Ted Stevens, George Allen, Tom Delay, Nancy Lee Johnson, Rick Santorum, John Breaux, John Ashcroft, Slade Gorton, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, William Victor Roth Jr, Bob Packwood, James Jarrell Pickle, Glacier PAC, Freedom Project, Republican Majority Fund, Congressional Majority Committee, Senate Majority Fund, Max Baucus, Jon Kyl, Dennis C Shea, John W. Warner III
David Bockorny	Saxby Chambliss, Susan Collins, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Peter T King, John McCain, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, Gerald C Weller, George Allen, Tom Delay, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, John Ashcroft, John Hubbard Chafee, Paul Coverdell, Al D’Amato, Richard Alan White, Republican National Committee, America's Foundation, Freedom Project, Republican Majority Fund, Bluegrass Committee, Leadership PAC 2006, Congressional Majority Committee, Senate Majority Fund, Making Business Excel Political Action Committee, Tallatchee Creek Inc. PAC, Jon Kyl
Michael Keiser	Saxby Chambliss, Susan Collins, Elizabeth Dole, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Richard Green Lugar, John McCain, Gordon Harold Smith, Arlen Specter, Ted Stevens, Gerald C Weller, George Allen, Bill Frist, Rob Portman, Rick Santorum, Don Nickles, Julius Caesar Watts Jr, John Ashcroft, Paul Coverdell, Slade Gorton, William Victor Roth Jr, Richard Alan White, Bob Packwood, Rodney Dennis Chandler, Republican National Committee, Dylan C Glenn, Mitt Romney, Jon Kyl, Rudy Boschwitz
Robert H Asher	Susan Collins, Elizabeth Dole, Mike Enzi, Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Richard Green Lugar, John McCain, Chuck Schumer, Arlen Specter, Gerald C Weller, Frank Rudolph Wolf, George Allen, Tom Delay, Bill Frist, Rick Santorum, Don Nickles, John Ashcroft, Slade Gorton, Bill McCollum, Charles Spittal Robb, Al D’Amato, Bob Packwood, Republican National Committee, America's Foundation, Mitt Romney, Max Baucus, Jon Kyl, Rudy Boschwitz

Roderick A Dearment

Senior Counsel, Covington and Burling

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