Cameron F. Kerry, Former Acting Secretary and General Counsel of Commerce, Joins Brookings as Distinguished Visiting Fellow

Darrell West, vice president and director of Governance Studies, announced last month that former acting secretary and general counsel of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Cameron F. Kerry, joined the Brookings Institution. Kerry will join Governance Studies as the Ann R. and Andrew H. Tisch Distinguished Visiting Fellow.  He will participate in research projects and public forums within the program as well as its affiliated Center for Technology Innovation. In a statement, Vice President West affirmed that he looks forward to Kerry's contributions,

"We are honored to have Cam join Brookings and look forward to his contributions to our technology policy and international trade research... Cam was instrumental in the Commerce Department’s efforts in establishing new foundations for U.S. economic growth and prosperity in a 21st century global economy. He brings unparalleled expertise and insight that will further Governance Studies’ goal of delivering cutting-edge research and policy solutions to improve the performance of our national government."

Prior to Brookings, he attended Harvard College where he received his Bachelors degree, cum laude. In addition, Kerry earned his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School, magna cum laude. It was here that he also served as executive editor of the Law Review and winner of the school's moot court competition. At Suffolk University Law School, Kerry worked as an adjunct professor. He has also operated as a senior advisor and national surrogate for the 2004 Democratic presidential campaign.

Kerry was the first to be named to the Ann R. and Andrew H. Tisch Distinguished fellowship.  Individuals part of the prestigious fellowship are particularly noteworthy and unique. The goal of the  fellowship is to host renowned representatives from a variety of areas including: government, business, journalism, and education, to write about the challenges the country is currently facing.

Dan Zwirn is a contributing author and member of the board of trustees at Brookings Institute.