Mr. Serafino is an associate in the firm’s Associations, Nonprofits and Political Organizations group.  His practice focuses on trade associations, professional societies, public charities, social welfare organizations, and other tax-exempt organizations at all stages of their lifecycle, including formation, tax exemption, governance, operations, and major transactions.  He also advises nonprofit and for-profit entities involved in political activities on compliance with campaign finance, ethics, and lobbying laws.

He previously served in various lobbying, legal and compliance roles at national trade associations.  Most recently, he served as Vice President of Government Relations & Public Policy and Counsel at the Household & Commercial Products Association, overseeing advocacy efforts before the U.S. Congress and federal agencies and advising on political and legislative strategies.  Prior to that, he served as a lobbyist, policy analyst, and political strategist at the International Franchise Association.  Mr. Serafino also has extensive experience managing fundraising, strategy, and compliance for political action committees (PACs).
 

Memberships & Activities

• Board Member: American Society for Association Executives Political Action Committee (APAC)
• Member: American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
• Member: National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
• Member: Public Affairs Council
• Fellow: Bryce Harlow Foundation (2018 - 2020)
• Board of Advisors: YMCA of Greater Boston, Camping Services (2018 - 2021)