Steven Spillan joined Brustein & Manasevit, PLLC in January 2006 as a Legislative Assistant. In 2011, Mr. Spillan became as Associate with the Firm. Mr. Spillan assists clients with federal grants management and various federal education programs, including the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, the Higher Education Act, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Mr. Spillan works with clients all over the United States on federal grants management and compliance with applicable statutes and regulations under the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). Mr. Spillan has helped State educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and non-profit entities prepare for audits and monitoring visits as well as strengthen their internal controls through proper policies and procedures for managing federal funds. Mr. Spillan also frequently provides training and technical assistance on federal grants management. Mr. Spillan also works with the Legislative Director and clients to develop their federal legislative strategies and facilitates their representation before Congress and administrative agencies. As part of his legislative duties, Mr. Spillan monitors and writes about the federal budget process, education legislation, and important administrative actions to keep clients informed of activities in Washington that can affect their federal programs. Mr. Spillan received his J.D. from the Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law in May 2011. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from American University in 2005. Mr. Spillan is admitted to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia.