Michael Soliman
Government Relations • Grassroots Coalition Building • Political Consulting • Public Affairs Campaign Management • Strategic Communications • Strategic Media Relations
Partner
Michael Soliman is a Partner at Mercury, where he leads the New Jersey and Pennsylvania offices and is a principal voice in the firm’s national strategy, operations and business development. Soliman is also an Adjunct Professor at The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University.
Highly regarded as a political powerhouse in both New Jersey and Washington, DC circles, Soliman advises several elected officials at both the state and federal levels. Additionally, his knowledge of New Jersey government and his relationships with key players make Soliman a trusted resource for anyone trying to navigate the state’s unique political landscape.
Soliman works closely with the New Jersey Congressional delegation and is a top political advisor to Congressman Josh Gottheimer and Congressman Rob Menendez. His impressive career spans more than two decades and includes key positions in several high-profile government offices and political campaigns. For several years, Soliman served as Senator Robert Menendez's top political advisor and led his successful re-election campaigns in 2012 and 2018. In addition to serving as the Senator’s State Director and New Jersey Chief of Staff, he was also District Director for U.S. Congressman Steve Rothman and a political advisor to U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, former Governor Jon Corzine and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, among others. He also served on New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's transition team in 2017.
In 2013, Soliman joined Mercury – a high-stakes public strategy firm that works with successful Fortune 500 companies, governments, advocacy groups and public figures. His extensive expertise in politics, campaign management and crisis communications make Soliman one of the most sought-after advisors in the private sector and has earned him a client roster which includes some of the most influential people and businesses in the world.
Respected across party lines for his thoughtful counsel, Soliman is widely recognized as one of the most powerful operatives in New Jersey politics and is consistently named to Power Lists published by ROI-NJ and the New Jersey Globe, among others.
Soliman holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Saint Peter’s University and a master’s degree in Public Administration and Politics from The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University.
Soliman works closely with the New Jersey Congressional delegation and is a top political advisor to Congressman Josh Gottheimer and Congressman Rob Menendez. His impressive career spans more than two decades and includes key positions in several high-profile government offices and political campaigns. For several years, Soliman served as Senator Robert Menendez's top political advisor and led his successful re-election campaigns in 2012 and 2018. In addition to serving as the Senator’s State Director and New Jersey Chief of Staff, he was also District Director for U.S. Congressman Steve Rothman and a political advisor to U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, former Governor Jon Corzine and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, among others. He also served on New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's transition team in 2017.
In 2013, Soliman joined Mercury – a high-stakes public strategy firm that works with successful Fortune 500 companies, governments, advocacy groups and public figures. His extensive expertise in politics, campaign management and crisis communications make Soliman one of the most sought-after advisors in the private sector and has earned him a client roster which includes some of the most influential people and businesses in the world.
Respected across party lines for his thoughtful counsel, Soliman is widely recognized as one of the most powerful operatives in New Jersey politics and is consistently named to Power Lists published by ROI-NJ and the New Jersey Globe, among others.
Soliman holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Saint Peter’s University and a master’s degree in Public Administration and Politics from The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University.
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