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Kris Young

Government Policy Advisor

Kris Young is a Government Policy Advisor in Dykema’s Lansing office with 25 years of experience in Michigan legislative affairs, government relations, and corporate external affairs. Kris’s experience includes developing legislative agendas and implementing government affairs strategies for corporations, nonprofit organizations, and issue advocacy associations.

Kris brings an understanding of how organizational priorities translate into legislative action. Kris’s work has involved coordinating legislative strategy, communications, and stakeholder engagement, as well as building relationships with state legislators, local elected officials, and community leaders. This background informs Kris’s approach to advancing policy priorities and navigating Michigan’s legislative process.

Before joining Dykema, Kris served as Legislative Director for Michigan Senate Majority Floor Leader Sam Singh, developing and managing the senator’s legislative agenda. As Chief of Staff to Michigan House Democratic Leader Christine Greig, Kris oversaw caucus operations, while coordinating legislative activities, communications, and stakeholder engagement. Kris’s experience also includes implementing government affairs strategies for corporate, nonprofit, and issue advocacy clients.

As External Affairs Director for AT&T, Kris successfully built relationships with state and local officials and community leaders to advance corporate objectives. That work included political action committee recruitment and disbursement activities, coordinated with corporate and charitable funding opportunities. Earlier legislative aide roles in the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Senate provided a foundation in legislative operations through service to Democratic leadership and individual lawmakers.

    • Central Michigan University, B.A.

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Lansing517-374-9110

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