The People of SSG

jim@solomonssg.com
612-325-3009
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James C. Erickson, Founder​ & Principal

James C. Erickson has been recognized as one of the foremost lawyer/lobbyists in the State of Minnesota for almost four decades, practicing at the local, state and federal levels of government.   Since 1998, he has represented a limited number of major clients through his lobby and consulting firm, Solomon Strategies Group.   more

Background

​Lobbyist, Business Consultant,
Association/Non-Profit Leader,
​Strategic Advisor, Board Member
 
Specialties:
  • Governmental Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development

Experience

Principal, Solomon Strategies Group
1998 – Present, Minneapolis, MN

President, Board Member: 
​Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren Law Firm
1973– 1998,  Bloomington, Minnesota

Education

University of Minnesota Law School
Doctor of Law (JD), 1966 – 1969

St. Olaf College
Bachelor's degree, Economics, 1962 – 1966
walid@solomonssg.com
612-232-4181

Walid Issa, Senior Associate,
​MENA-Region Director

Walid Issa is an award-winning economist and active member of the Minnesota Peace Project (for congressional representatives towards new policies minimizing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict). Walid has created Palestinian-business roadshows to the USA. He has also hosted American legislators and faith/community leaders in the Palestinian.  more

Background

Lobbyist, Non-Profit Leader,
​Middle East Advisor, Board Member
 
Specialties:
  • Governmental Relations
  • MENA-Region Expert
  • Political Economy

Experience

Founder, The Palestinian-American Hope Project 
2015 - present,   Minneapolis, MN

Senior Advisor, Shades Negotiation Program
2012 - present.   Jerusalem, Israel

Liaison, St. Cloud State University
for Civic Engagement, Dialogue, and Diversity
2015 - present, St. Cloud, MN

Education

Saint Cloud State University
MA, Masters of Science: Applied Economics, 2014

Saint Cloud State University
Bachelor's degree, Economics, June 2012