Michael Soliman
PartnerMichael Soliman is a Partner at Mercury, where he leads the New Jersey and Pennsylvania offices and is a principal voice in the firm’s national strategy, operations and business development.
Highly regarded as a political powerhouse in both New Jersey and Washington, DC circles
Top political advisor to several elected officials at both the state and federal levels
Works closely with the New Jersey Congressional delegation, and is an advisor to Congressman Josh Gottheimer and Congressman Rob Menendez
Top Advisor to U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, managed his successful re-election campaigns in 2012 and 2018
Served on New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s transition team in 2017
Consistently named to Power Lists published by New Jersey Globe and ROI-NJ, among others
Holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Saint Peter’s University and a master’s degree in Public Administration and Politics from The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University
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see expertsMichael Soliman is a Partner at Mercury, where he leads the New Jersey and Pennsylvania offices and is a principal voice in the firm’s national strategy, operations and business development.
Highly regarded as a political powerhouse in both New Jersey and Washington, DC circles, Soliman is a top advisor to several elected officials at both the state and federal levels. Additionally, his knowledge of New Jersey government and his relationships with key players make Soliman a trusted resource for anyone trying to navigate the state’s unique political landscape.
Soliman works closely with the New Jersey Congressional delegation, is an advisor to Congressman Rob Menendez and Congressman Josh Gottheimer and is a long-time senior advisor to Senator Robert Menendez. His impressive career spans more than two decades and includes key positions in several high-profile government offices and political campaigns. Most notably, Soliman managed Senator Menendez’s successful re-election campaigns in 2012 and 2018 and served on New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s transition team in 2017. He served as State Director and New Jersey Chief of Staff for Senator Menendez, District Director for U.S. Congressman Steve Rothman and as a political advisor to U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, former Governor Jon Corzine and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, among others.
In 2013, Soliman joined Mercury – a high-stakes public strategy firm that works with successful Fortune 500 companies, governments, advocacy groups and public figures. His extensive expertise in politics, campaign management and crisis communications make Soliman one of the most sought-after advisors in the private sector and has earned him a client roster which includes some of the most influential people and businesses in the world.
Respected across party lines for his thoughtful counsel, Soliman is widely recognized as one of the most powerful operatives in New Jersey politics and is consistently named to Power Lists published by ROI-NJ and the New Jersey Globe, among others.
Soliman holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Saint Peter’s University and a master’s degree in Public Administration and Politics from The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University.