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| Philip M. Hisey | |
|---|---|
| Name | Philip M. Hisey |
| Occupation | Intelligence officer; attorney; consultant; policy advisor |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Notre Dame; Georgetown University Law Center |
Philip M. Hisey
Philip M. Hisey is an American attorney, retired intelligence officer, and national security policy specialist noted for roles at the Central Intelligence Agency, the United States Senate, and the U.S. Department of Defense. He has worked on counterterrorism, weapons proliferation, and homeland security issues, and has served as a legal and policy advisor in both governmental and private-sector contexts. Hisey’s career spans operational intelligence, legislative support, interagency coordination, and consulting engagements that intersect with national and international security institutions.
Hisey grew up in the United States and completed undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame before earning a Juris Doctor at Georgetown University Law Center. During his student years he engaged with programs and organizations associated with Notre Dame Fighting Irish activities and Georgetown University Law Center clinics that interact with institutions such as the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Senate, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. His legal training at Georgetown University connected him to networks of alumni serving in agencies including the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Council, and the U.S. Department of State.
Hisey served as an officer at the Central Intelligence Agency, where he worked on analysis and operations related to counterterrorism, counterproliferation, and regional security. His duties placed him in interagency coordination with entities such as the National Counterterrorism Center, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. He participated in task forces that liaised with components of the U.S. Department of Defense, including staff from United States Central Command and United States Northern Command, as well as with policy bodies like the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Hisey’s intelligence work required engagement with international partners such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the United Kingdom, and regional allies in the Middle East and Asia.
Following his tenure in intelligence, Hisey served as counsel and policy advisor to members of the United States Senate and to committees addressing national security, homeland issues, and judicial matters. He collaborated with staff from the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Senate Judiciary Committee, and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on legislation and oversight related to intelligence reform, sanctions, and counterterrorism authorities. Hisey provided briefings to congressional offices, liaised with executive branch agencies including the White House and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and contributed to hearings involving officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Transportation Security Administration. His policy work intersected with major legislative frameworks such as the post-9/11 security measures debated in the United States Congress.
As an attorney and consultant, Hisey has worked with law firms, think tanks, and private clients on matters spanning regulatory compliance, national security law, and crisis response. His practice engaged with stakeholders in the American Bar Association, legal communities tied to the Federal Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and corporate counsel offices managing export controls, sanctions, and security clearances. His consulting portfolio included assignments involving multinational corporations, nonprofit organizations, and foreign partners, interfacing with entities such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and industry groups concerned with supply chain security and resilience. He provided advice on compliance with statutes and executive orders administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Hisey has authored articles and opinion pieces on intelligence oversight, national security law, and counterterrorism policy published in outlets read by practitioners and policymakers. He has been cited or appeared as a commentator in media and professional forums alongside analysts from the Brookings Institution, the Heritage Foundation, and the Council on Foreign Relations. His public commentary addressed developments related to the Patriot Act, sanctions regimes tied to events such as the Crimea crisis, and responses to terrorist incidents involving networks like al-Qaeda and ISIS. He has contributed to panels and symposia hosted by institutions including Georgetown University, Harvard Kennedy School, and the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.
Hisey resides in the United States and maintains affiliations with professional organizations including the American Bar Association and security-focused associations that work with the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security. He has been recognized in professional contexts for service in intelligence and public policy and has received internal commendations and awards tied to operational and advisory roles. Hisey participates in veterans’ and alumni networks associated with the United States Intelligence Community and academic institutions such as the University of Notre Dame and Georgetown University Law Center.
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