James Maloney leads the firm as Founder and Managing Partner. He is a trusted senior advisor to corporate, association, and non-profit leaders on policy, politics, high-stakes corporate reputational matters, and transformative situations. James is particularly sought out for his ability to work across highly regulated industries and to guide companies through periods of growth or change.
Read moreHe works with Boards of Directors, CEOs, and C-Suite executives to formulate and implement corporate affairs solutions for modern political, regulatory, societal, and market-based issues. James regularly speaks at industry conferences and client events on policy, reputational, and political considerations, and is often quoted in top publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, Politico, and The Financial Times on matters relating to the intersection of Washington and Wall Street.
James was previously a senior member of the Financial Communications & Capital Markets practice at the consulting firm Edelman, where he oversaw global teams focused on alternative asset management firms and other private capital clients.
Earlier, James was the Head of Public Affairs for the American Investment Council, the leading private equity industry trade association. He directed the Council’s external affairs and coalitions, advised on government relations, and he was a member of the senior leadership team that led the Council’s successful regulatory practice and lobbying efforts, particularly during the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He also served as the Council’s principal spokesperson.
James has also led policy and communications for numerous U.S. Congressional campaigns and began his career in corporate strategy.
Read lessProfessional & Community Involvement
- Sustaining Board of YOUTH INC
- Board of Directors for the Virginia Council on Economic Education
- Executive Board of Venture for America
- Sorensen Institute Political Leaders Program
Education and Credentials
- Providence College School of Business, MBA, top-ranked graduate in class
- University of Mississippi, Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
Presentations and Publications
Q&A, Private Capital Global, September 2025
“The Evolving Role of U.S. Public Policy for Global Business Strategies” Guest Lecture, Georgetown University, McDonough School of Business MBA program, June 2025, Washington D.C.
“How US Trade Policy Illustrates Shifting DC Power Dynamics” Guest Lecture, American University’s Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute, June 2025, Washington D.C.
“Trump’s Tax Agenda Passes” Interview, iHeartRadio affiliate stations, April 2025, Washington D.C.
“The Future of Investor Regulation” Panelist, Impact Capital Managers Spring Convening, March 2025, Washington, D.C.
“Strategic Tech Investments for U.S. Climate Goals” Panelist, Tech for Climate Action Conference, The National Press Club, November 2024, Washington D.C.
Guest Lecture “Dynamics Shaping AI Policymaking” Guest Lecture, American University’s Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute, September 2024, Washington D.C.
“Washington Isn’t Just Regulating Investment Decisions. It’s Driving Them.” Op-Ed, Barron’s, November 2023
“Can Anyone Defeat Trump? Insights on the Forthcoming GOP Debates” Votes and Verdicts Podcast, Bloomberg Intelligence, August 2023, Washington D.C.
“The RESTRICT ACT: Modern Advocacy Campaign Approaches” Guest Lecture, American University’s Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute, June 2023, Washington D.C.
“Congress Put TikTok in the Hot Seat. U.S. CEOs Could Be Next.” Op-Ed, Barron’s March 2023
“Climate Technology Investment Trends” Tech for Climate Action Conference, The National Press Club June 2023, Washington D.C.
“Creative Sourcing Opportunities in a High Valuation Environment” Annual Alternative Investment Conference, Piedmont Fund Services 2020, Charlottesville, VA
“A political perfect storm for private equity” Op-Ed, PE Hub, September 2019
“Crisis Communications in Private Equity: Best Practices” Private Equity International, Annual Investor Relations & Communications Forum 2018, New York, NY
“ESG as a Core Driver of Institutional Portfolio Performance” Generating Alpha Conference 2017, New York, NY
“Enhancing the Alternative Asset Management Industry Profile” Buyouts Insider West, 2017, San Francisco
“IR Compliance and SEC Readiness in the Post-Election Year” Private Equity International, Investor Relations & Communications Forum, 2017, New York, NY
“Balancing Limited Resources with Compliance Needs in an Uncertain Regulatory Environment” Buyouts Insider Emerging Managers Conference, Harvard Club of NYC, 2016, New York, NY
“The Elections Are Over: Now What Should We Watch?” 13th Annual Alternative Investment Industry Update, Arthur Bell CPAs, 2016, Baltimore, MD
“Politics & Private Equity” Buyouts Insider PartnerConnect West 2016, San Francisco
“The Image of Private Equity” International Private Equity Market (IPEM), 2015 Cannes, France