TRENTON - 1868 Public Affairs is proud to announce the promotion of Senior Policy Advisor Dan Smith to the role of Partner. Smith joins Managing Partner Idida Rodriquez, LeRoy J. Jones, Jr.  and Patrick Torpey as a Partner in the lobbying and Government affairs firm based in Trenton.

Smith joined the firm 5 years ago after spending time working for Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin as a confidential aide.

“We are excited to welcome Dan as a Partner. He has been an exceptional part of 1868’s team and through his hard work, expertise and relationship building has earned this promotion, said Managing Partner Rodriquez.

“I want to thank Idida, LeRoy and Pat for their confidence in me to be part of the long-term success of 1868 Public Affairs," Smith said. Their mentorship has been crucial to my professional development and look forward to being part of the team for years to come.

1868 Public Affairs is a full-service government and public affairs firm with offices in Trenton, New Jersey. The partners and staff of 1868 Public Affairs possess the diverse backgrounds and skills reflective of the complex government and business environments in which they work.

The name of our firm pays homage to the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which was ratified on July 28, 1868. As the most significant post-Civil War adoption, the 14th Amendment includes the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses that have formed the basis for ending legal discrimination and have become the foundation of individual liberty in modern times.