Emily A. Niederman

Government Affairs Professional

Emily Niederman is a Legislative Director at the firm. She serves as a lobbyist and policy analyst for the firm’s Legislative Practice, covering legislative, regulatory, and advocacy activity regarding Medicaid, Medicare, the Workforce Investment Act/Rehabilitation Act, the JWOD program, the Ticket-to-Work Program, and relevant appropriations bills.  Ms. Neiderman also manages the ITEM Coalition, a group of 75 disability-related organizations with the mission of improving access to assistive technology.   Ms. Niederman began her policy work at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, where she assisted with state and federal advocacy efforts.  

Ms. Niederman received a Master of Arts in Social Service Administration and a Certificate in Health Care Administration and Policy from the University of Chicago. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan. 

Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville is a Washington, DC-based law firm that focuses on health care, education and the law of tax-exempt organizations. 

Professional Activities

• Member, Women in Government Relations