Former Homeland Security Chief Kirstjen Nielsen Joins Pillsbury as Senior Policy Adviser

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has taken on a new role at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP as a strategic consultant. In her position as a senior policy adviser, Nielsen will offer her expertise to numerous practice groups within the firm, focusing primarily on defense, national security, and government sectors. With her previous experience leading the Department of Homeland Security, her insights are anticipated to enhance the firm’s capabilities in these critical areas.