Joe Silverzweig, Esq.
Attorney, lobbyist, and public speaker.
I see connections others miss, solve problems others can’t, and innovate where others stagnate.
I’ve done it for multi-billion dollar government agencies, Fortune-50 companies, and cutting-edge tech startups. Now I’m going to do it for you.
SILVER STRATEGY - President
General counsel for an Ed-Tech startup; managing disputes, negotiating contracts, developing policies, and mitigating risk.
Board member (former) for a nonprofit healthcare provider; coordinated political strategy, supported development, and oversaw implementation of a complete compliance overhaul.
Manage political campaigns and advise candidates from state-wide to local on campaign messaging, strategic positioning, and campaign financing.
Represent member-manager of a drug rehabilitation center through violations of internal policy and partnership dissolution with no litigation.
Leveraged network and agency knowledge to restore the revoked license of a court-approved therapy facility within 72 hours.
COMCAST - Government Affairs for Utah and Idaho
Developed and implemented first-of-its-kind statewide grassroots political campaign over four years. Coordinated stakeholders across the state and political lines, managed a six figure budget, and produced eight times the win rate compared to the company’s prior efforts. Comcast has now implemented my strategy in multiple states and continues to expand.
Managed entitlement, permitting, and other obstacles to construction for a two state region, leading the division and creating the regulatory environment that allowed the company to add tens of thousands of new customers to the network.
Obtained corporate board level support for unprecedented, seven figure strategic communications campaign, serving as a pilot project for a multi-million-dollar nationwide strategy rollout.
Helped secure millions of dollars in state and federal grants to support network expansion based on existing relationships in local governments as well as a proven ability to build trust and deliver results fast.
Oversaw private litigation counsel to deliver critical results in the highest priority business environments.
Publicly represented the Comcast brand before boards, commissions, committees, elected officials, and local and state government staff.
STATE OF UTAH - Assistant Attorney General
Implemented comprehensive juvenile justice policy reform resulting in 80% reduction in youth detention days and dramatic improvements in recidivism, youth engagement in the community, and youth success.
Implemented new telehealth program to assist partner local governments and nonprofits with the delivery of crisis care and other essential services to DHS clients.
Developed a new incompetent defendant policy, protecting the Department of Humans Services from tens of millions of dollars in penalties threatened for past failures to comply with a court-ordered settlement.
Represented small businesses going through dissolution, resolving disputes through negotiation and mediation with a minimum of legal activity.
Served as a Conflict Guardian Ad Litem, representing children who required their own legal counsel due to issues with the advocacy of their parents or guardians.
Managed complex divorce cases from filing through trial involving custody, property, and business partnership disputes.
Provided general business services to small businesses in need of contracting, negotiation, business formation, or other help.