Two individuals, David H. Waites and Joshua L. Mogil, have been elected as Term Members of the prestigious Council on Foreign Relations.
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a prestigious and influential think tank, has recently welcomed two new members: David H. Waites and Joshua L. Mogil, both attorneys at the law firm WilmerHale.
The CFR, founded in 1921, is a nonpartisan, independent organisation that convenes experts and policymakers, promoting informed public discussion on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. The CFR is also a membership organisation, boasting senior government leaders, business executives, lawyers, journalists, educators, and even U.S. Presidents, Cabinet Secretaries, Supreme Court Justices, and Nobel Prize winners among its ranks.
David H. Waites, a Major in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Prior to his election as a Stephen M. Kellen Term Member, he served in the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Waites advises clients on government investigations, congressional oversight, and high-profile corporate crises, in addition to providing strategic counsel.
Joshua L. Mogil, who previously served in the Obama and Biden Administrations, is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown. He advises clients on regulatory compliance, investigations, and enforcement matters. Mogil also holds a significant role as an educator, imparting his knowledge and expertise to future generations.
The election of Waites and Mogil as Term Members of the CFR signifies their engagement with the CFR’s activities and policy discussions. As Term Members, they are expected to participate in CFR meetings and programs over a fixed period (usually five years), contributing their expertise and perspectives on international affairs and policy issues.
The Council on Foreign Relations is also home to several other WilmerHale attorneys, including Alyssa DaCunha, Joshua Geltzer, Jamie Gorelick, Amb. Robert Kimmitt, Ronald Machen, and Stephen Preston. The CFR is also associated with many of WilmerHale's clients, reflecting the close relationship between the two organisations.
Notably, the CFR is also the publisher of the magazine Foreign Affairs, a leading source of analysis and debate on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. The CFR generates policy-relevant ideas and analysis, playing a crucial role in shaping the nation's foreign policy discourse.
While the exact roles and responsibilities of Waites and Mogil as Term Members have not been explicitly outlined, they are understood to align with the standard responsibilities of Stephen M. Kellen Term Members at CFR, which include active involvement in CFR’s mission to promote understanding of foreign policy and international affairs.
The election of these two esteemed individuals marks a significant addition to the CFR's ranks, further strengthening its position as a leading forum for discussion and analysis on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy.
- The newly elected CFR Term Members, David H. Waites and Joshua L. Mogil, who have experiences in government investigations, regulatory compliance, and policy-making, are expected to engage in discussions and expand the CFR's understanding of foreign policy and international affairs, especially in areas related to their expertise.
- With the addition of Waites and Mogil to its ranks, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) continues to attract high-profile individuals from the fields of politics, law, and general news, potentially leading to increased engagements in critical areas such as policy-and-legislation and general-news debates.
