Ed Royce

Ed Royce leverages his exceptional understanding of world trends and high-level relationships with global leaders to creatively solve problems, unlock value and expand market opportunities for clients domestically and internationally. He represented southern Californians in the U.S. House of Representatives for 26 years, chairing the House Foreign Affairs Committee from 2013-2019. Ed also served as a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, where he led efforts to enact regulatory reforms impacting insurers, credit unions and housing finance.

As HFAC committee chair, Ed shepherded over 80 bills into law primarily focused on sanctions, trade, export controls and U.S. global investment. He was a dealmaker who worked with Democrats and Republicans of all views to advance good public policy. Ed led congressional delegations around the world and engaged directly with heads of state. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the distinct culture, customs and traditions of sovereign nations, and deeply understands the multilateral, bilateral and internal pressures they face. Now, as co-chair of Brownstein’s international practice, Ed represents clients before government officials and business leaders in South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Personally, Ed is active in promoting strong U.S. development and commercial engagement overseas. He serves on the National Advisory Council of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition and on the Development Advisory Council of the Development Finance Corporation.