Ice Miller LLP and Ice Miller Strategies LLC are excited to announce they are forming an alliance with John Pence of Pence Strategy Group to work on a broad range of issues relating to public and political affairs, strategic communications and business development.

Today's complex world demands a comprehensive public affairs approach to solving your issue, whether it is a lobbying matter or an issue involving multiple branches of government. Ice Miller’s Public Affairs Group brings focused strategic thinking, communications savvy and a successful track record of effective grassroots and lobbying campaigns to the table.

As a trusted advisor to Republican leaders and officials at every level, John Pence, CEO of Pence Strategy Group, brings the depth of a nation-wide network paired with a trusted voice to strengthen our objectives and purpose to add value for our clients and their stakeholders. John assists Ice Miller's Public Affairs Group with issue monitoring and engagement at the federal level for the Firm's clients and works with the team to support clients’ policy and legal goals and needs. His experience with grassroots organization and engagement with Spanish-speaking communities helps elevate the services and work performed for our clients.

John Pence has extensive experience in political and public affairs, strategic communications, and business consultancy. From 2016 through 2020, John was the youngest Senior Advisor for the Trump-Pence presidential campaign––reporting directly to officials at the highest level in the White House and federal agencies.

John worked closely with the Republican National Committee to organize the largest grassroots operation in American history. John was also co-chair for the former President’s young professionals fundraising committee, building an expansive network of young conservative leaders and entrepreneurs across America. As a surrogate for Republican candidates, John appeared on CSPAN, CBS, Fox News, CNN Español, Univision, Telemundo and hundreds of local affiliates to support Republican candidates up and down the ticket between 2018 and 2020. John also keynoted events in more than 20 states.

John is fluent in Spanish. During his work in presidential politics, John reached audiences beyond politics––becoming a leading voice for the cause of Freedom and Democracy in Venezuela. John is a known Spanish-Speaking commentator on human rights, foreign affairs, and politics, often appearing in Texas, Arizona, and Florida.

John holds a B.A. from The College of William & Mary, a J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and an M.B.A from New York University Stern School of Business. John and his wife Giovanna reside in Virginia.

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