 PWHD
Consulting is a full service issues management
and public affairs group affiliated with
the Patten Wornom Hatten & Diamonstein
law firm in Newport News. The principals
are two partners in the firm: Alan
Diamonstein,
who served as Newport News’ representative
in the House of Delegates for 33 years
and who is nationally recognized for his
involvement in housing and community development
issues; and Donald
Patten, a former Vice-Mayor
of the City of Newport News and former
President of Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
recognized for his leadership in health
care issues and real estate partnerships.
Chris Bridge, the Director of PWHD
Consulting, specializes in public
policy advocacy, media relations
and legislative services. She coordinates
strategic alliances with individuals
and organizations offering expanded
capabilities for multi-media communications
services, business development services,
grassroots campaigns and special
events management. A capabilities profile of the two members
of the consulting team who serve
as your direct contacts for issues
management includes:
- Alan
Diamonstein has a distinguished
record in housing and community
development issues and policies.
He has served on several Presidential
Commissions and led the Virginia
Housing Study Commission for
more than 20 years. He specializes
in project finance, economic
development law and real estate
ventures. As a senior member
of the House of Delegates, he
served as the chairman of several
key legislative committees,
and was a budget conferee on
the Appropriations Committee
for many years.
- Chris
Bridge has more than 15
years of experience in media
relations and public policy
advocacy at federal, state and
local levels. She has positive
and effective working relationships
with legislators of both parties,
as well as state and local agencies
and organizations. She is knowledgeable
about regulatory and permit
processes, the legislative and
budget process and local government.
Her experience includes service
as a lobbyist for Virginia’s
railroads, press secretary for
Virginia Governor Jerry Baliles,
state director and constituent
services manager for U.S. Senator
Chuck Robb, legislative liaison
for several local governments
and institutions, and a senior
staff advisor for housing and
community development programs.
Their
clients include residential and commercial
real estate development firms, local
governments, non-profit institutions,
shipping interests, sports and entertainment
companies, hospitality industry businesses,
and technology application businesses,
among others.
You may reach Alan Diamonstein at
(757) 223-4576 or (757) 871-5550 or e-mail adiamonstein@pwhd.com and
Chris Bridge at (757) 223-4461 or (757) 871-8141 or e-mail cbridge@pwhd.com The
PWHD Consulting web site will offer additional information soon.
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