Cissy is Counsel at ArentFox Schiff's D.C. office. Her broad experience enables her to support clients in the National Security group and the Government Enforcement & White Collar, Government Relations, Complex Litigation, International Law, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), and Investigations practices.
Cissy draws on her experience serving as National Security Adviser to Senator Doug Jones (D-AL), in which role she helped draft and enact the FY20 and FY21 National Defense Authorization Acts and Defense Appropriations bills, to support ArentFox Schiff’s National Security clients. Having also previously served as Counsel to Senator Jones, Cissy has a strong policy background, particularly in the areas of immigration, civil rights, criminal legal system reform, and judicial nominees. Since joining AFS, Cissy has represented a variety of clients including trade associations, government agencies, private corporations, and individuals.