Mr. Nappi specializes in legislation and public policy, with an emphasis in the following areas: financial services, housing, mass transit, homeland security and appropriations.

Mr. Nappi was the Chief Counsel of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs from 2003 until September, 2005, serving under Chairman Richard C. Shelby. In this capacity he oversaw all aspects of the Committee’s legislative and oversight efforts, and advised the Chairman and Committee members on policy and parliamentary matters. He was previously a member of the Committee staff from 1993 to 1999 when he was a counsel for Senator Alfonse D’Amato. Between his two tenures with the Banking Committee, Mr. Nappi was a Vice President for Government Relations for the New York Stock Exchange.

Prior to coming to Capitol Hill, Mr. Nappi practiced banking and securities law as an associate in New York office of Winston & Strawn, and an enforcement attorney in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s New York Regional Office. He was also active in New York State politics, and was on the full- time staff of Senator D’Amato’s successful 1992 reelection campaign.

He is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, and received his Juris Doctor(with honors) from George Washington University. He is a member of the Bar in New York State and the District of Columbia.