Boris Epshteyn is an American political strategist, attorney, and investment banker known for his advisory roles in two presidential campaigns and his work in media. After earning his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 2007, following his Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from the same university in 2004, Boris Epshteyn embarked on a distinguished career spanning political strategy, law, and investment banking. He first applied his legal expertise in the finance practice at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy. Transitioning into investment banking, he served as managing director of business and legal affairs for West America Securities Corporation and TGP Securities, further solidifying his finance acumen.
Post-election, he remained a close advisor to Donald Trump, playing a significant role in providing ongoing strategic counsel. Epshteyn’s influence and advisory capacity continue to expand into 2025. In January 2025, he is slated to become the Personal Senior Counsel to President Donald Trump, a role that further underscores his integral position in political strategy and legal counsel. This appointment signifies a continued progression in his high-level advisory capacity within the political landscape.
His international engagements also include his selection as a Member of the Presidential Delegation set to attend the commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in January 2025. Further demonstrating his global diplomatic involvement, Epshteyn is also slated to serve as a Member of the Presidential Delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in March 2025, highlighting his participation in significant international events and representation.