Nieves brings experience spanning the highest levels of the Department of Justice, the White House, and Congress, with a background focused on executive branch operations, congressional oversight and investigations, government enforcement and regulatory matters, government ethics, and high-stakes public policy and strategic affairs.

At Vogel Group, Nieves will advise clients navigating congressional oversight, investigations, executive branch engagement, enforcement and regulatory matters, crisis management, confirmation and appointment processes, government ethics issues, and complex public policy challenges.

In his most recent role as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, Nieves helped oversee and coordinate Department-wide policy implementation, strategic initiatives to advance the President’s agenda, congressional engagement, and coordination among Department leadership, operating at the center of some of the Administration’s highest-profile legal and policy priorities.

Prior to his service at the Department of Justice, Nieves served as Deputy Chief Counsel for Oversight on the House Judiciary Committee, where he advised Members of Congress and senior leadership on investigations, oversight strategy, congressional inquiries, witness preparation, document production, and matters involving executive agencies and private-sector stakeholders. His experience includes helping organizations and institutions respond effectively to complex interactions involving Congress, regulators, and executive branch officials.

During the Trump-Vance Presidential Transition, Nieves helped lead Senate confirmation strategy and preparation for multiple senior Trump Administration nominees. Nieves also served in leadership positions within the White House Presidential Personnel Office during President Trump’s first term. His experience working across the White House, executive agencies, and transition operations provides him with a unique understanding of presidential personnel, executive branch decision-making, and executive leadership.

“Brian brings a uniquely powerful combination of executive branch leadership experience and deep expertise in congressional oversight and investigations,” said Alex Vogel, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Vogel Group. “Organizations today face increasing scrutiny not only from agencies and regulators, but also from Congress. Brian understands how oversight is conducted, how investigations develop, how institutions operate under pressure, and how organizations can engage effectively and responsibly across government. His experience inside the Department of Justice, the White House, and Congress will create tremendous value for our clients.”

Vogel Group expects Nieves to play a leading role in expanding the firm’s capabilities supporting clients facing oversight inquiries, investigations, executive branch challenges, enforcement matters, government ethics issues, and other high-impact government affairs matters.

“Today’s policy and regulatory challenges are rarely confined to a single agency or branch of government,” said Nieves. “To be successful, organizations benefit from advisors who understand the broader landscape and can help them navigate competing interests, complex processes, and priorities of regulators. I’m excited to join Vogel Group to help clients achieve their goals through strategic counsel and practical execution.”

Bailey and her team are widely regarded as elite government affairs professionals in Tennessee, with deep relationships across the legislature and executive branch and a strong track record delivering results for clients in complex policy environments.

“Catie Lane is exactly the kind of leader we look to build around,” said Alex Vogel, CEO of Vogel Group. “She and her team combine first-rate policy instincts with trusted relationships and a proven ability to drive outcomes for clients. Their addition meaningfully elevates our Tennessee platform and strengthens our ability to serve clients across the country.”

In her role, Bailey will help lead Vogel Group’s Tennessee practice alongside Brandon Smith, former Chief of Staff to Attorney General Skrmetti, advising clients on legislative strategy, regulatory engagement, and political risk, while driving continued growth of the firm’s Nashville office and broader Southeast presence.

The team joins Vogel Group from Holland & Knight, where Bailey led and developed the firm’s Tennessee state government affairs practice. The move reflects continued demand from clients for a more integrated, national platform for state and federal advocacy.

“We are excited to join Vogel Group and help build on its strong national platform,” said Bailey. “We’ve been thoroughly impressed by the caliber of the team, and we look forward to continuing to serve our clients and enhance our ability to deliver coordinated, high-level advocacy. The move is a great fit for our team as we help clients navigate increasingly complex policy challenges in Tennessee and beyond.”