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Biographical

Full Name: Issac Lanier Avant
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: Feb. 20, 1978 (age: 46)
Place of Birth: Senatobia, Miss.
Religion: Baptist

Family:

Married: Kandis Gibson Avant attorney

Social Networking:

X (Twitter)

Instagram

Education

Howard University School of Law - JD (2007)
Jackson State University - BBA, economics, cum laude (1996-2000)

Activities and notes: Director of Academic Affairs; Economics Club, president; founder of student paper

Employment History

Avant Bishop Washington & Black LLC (2019-)

Principal
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) (2014-Oct. 2017)

Chief of Staff
House Homeland Security Committee (Dec. 2006-2017)
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS)

Staff Director, Democratic
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) (May 2005-2014)

Chief of Staff/Press Secretary
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) (June 2003-April 2005)

Executive Assistant
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) (2000-May 2003)

Communications Assistant

Contact Information

Email, work:
lanier@abwbllc.com

Main Office
10 K St. SE
Suite 523
Washington, District of Columbia 20003
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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:

Avant Bishop Washington & Black LLC (2019-2023)

Lobbied on behalf of:

Privately Financed Travel

5 trips taken between 2005 - 2014 costing $17,601

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Trip Destinations:

Trip Sponsors:

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a staffer:

Annual: 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Extension Letter: 2015
New Hire: 2017
Termination: 2017
Notes (2011):

Spouse Employment: Miller and Chevalier, $130,000

Notes (2010):

Spouse Employment: Miller and Chevalier, $130,000

Notes (2009):

Spouse Employment: Miller and Chevalier, $50,000