Board of Directors

Honorable Dennis DeConcini
Parry, Romani and DeConcini, Inc.
United States Senate
(1977-1995)

Education

L.L.D., University of Arizona, 1963
B.A., University of Arizona, 1959

Career Highlights

U.S. Senator from Arizona
Pima County Attorney
Private Law Practice
Manager, Shopping Centers, Inc.
Office of Arizona Governor, Sam Goddard
Partner with Parry. Romani and DeConcini Inc.
Partner with DeConcini, McDonald, Yetwin & Lacy Law Firm

U.S. Senator From Arizona
Jan. 1977 to Jan. 1995
Appropriations Committee

Chairman, Subcommittee on Treasury Postal Service and General Government
Conducted decade-long project to upgrade infrastructure at Southwest border crossings in anticipation of increased trade and NAFTA; led 17 year effort to improve Customs border drug interdiction; authored initiatives to facilitate export and import of commercial goods in and out of the U.S.; conducted general budget oversight of the White House, Treasury (including the Internal Revenue Service), General Services Administration (includes Federal civilian construction and office equipment and supplies), and the Office of Personnel Management.

Subcommittee on Defense
Helped restructure defense spending in post cold-war period and redefined defense needs. Familiar with weapons and procurement process.

Subcommittee on Foreign Operations (Foreign Aid)
Pressed the retargeting of aid towards less expensive instructional assistance and away from consumption and infrastructure building.

Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Secured substantial funds for water projects in Arizona, including Native American settlements of water claims.

Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission)
Chairman
Monitored human rights violations in eastern Europe and former USSR by meeting with heads of state, traveling extensively in eastern Europe and monitoring elections in newly-emerging democracies.

Select Committee on Intelligence
Chairman Restructured post cold-war intelligence community, reviewed security systems following Ames espionage case, conducted general oversight of all U.S. technical and human intelligence gathering

Judiciary Committee
Chairman, Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks Supported strong intellectual property rights for American industry and inventors through passage of Berne Implementation Act and U.S. participation in 100-year old international copyright treaty; authored modernization of trademark law and compensation, enacted law preventing software rental without copyright owner permission; focused attention on protection of intellectual property rights during NAFTA debate.

Subcommittee on Antitrust, Monopolies and Business Rights
Helped write Joint Research Act of 1984 and Joint Manufacturing Act of 1992, which allow companies to conduct joint research, development and manufacturing without fear of antitrust action.

Subcommittee on the Constitution
Long-time sponsor and supporter of constitutional amendments to limit Congressional terms of office and to balance the Federal budget.

Chairman, Subcommittee on Courts, 1977-1981
Authored the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978--the first reform of bankruptcy courts and law in four decades.

Indian Affairs Committee
Helped write and negotiate many legislative settlements

Pima County Attorney
Manned fifty-lawyer office responsible for criminal prosecution and legal advice in county government, established nationally-recognized programs for consumer affairs, drug enforcement, victim-witness treatment, and first time non-violent offenders. Headed state-wide drug enforcement strike force created by legislation and appointed by Governor.

Private Law Practice
Tucson, AZ: 1968-1973
Founder and member of Arizona firm practicing in the areas of estate planning, real estate, Public School Districts, corporate litigation and general practice. Firm currently has offices in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona. Rejoined the firm as a partner and opened an additional office in Washington, D.C. in 1995.

Manager, Shopping Centers, Inc.
Tucson, AZ, 1963-64; 1967-73
Managed family corporation and partnerships involved in Arizona and California real estate development projects of various kinds with values in the multi-millions of dollars, including commercial real estate ventures and management.

Greater Arizona Savings Bank
Tucson, AZ: 1968-1973
Member of the Board of Directors for a statewide Savings and Loan Bank.

Office of Arizona Governor Sam Goddard
Tucson, AZ: 1965-1966
Served as Special Legal Counsel and Administrative Assistant to the Governor with responsibility for directing the Governor's legislative programs and staff.

Military Service

Tucson, AZ: 1959-1967
U.S. Army and Army Reserves, Judge Advocate General Corps

Board of Directors

Member of numerous boards including:
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) Served 2/95 thru 5/99
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Center for Criminal Justice Studies
Global Health Science, Inc.
Schuff Steel Company

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