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Credibility is capital

Spry Partners is a Washington, D.C. based strategic advisory firm serving global investors at the intersection of AI, infrastructure, and institutional capital.

Our advisors have secured over $100 million in federal energy and infrastructure funding, led U.S. delegations in international privacy negotiations, and shaped policy across more than 60 countries.

100 M+

federal funding secured

17 years

Chambers USA ranked

60 + countries

federal funding secured

What We Do

AI Advisory (SpryAI)

Independent AI counsel.
Data protection.
Vendor diligence.
Board readiness.

Capital Positioning

Sovereign wealth engagement, M&A, joint ventures.
Cross-border analysis.
CFIUS-informed structuring.

Infrastructure Financing

Fixed fee retainers and milestone payments reward independence and execution.

Why Spry Partners

Principal-led

Senior advisors work directly with decision-makers.

Integrated Execution

We collaborate with your existing counsel to accelerate successful outcomes.

Aligned incentives

Fixed fee retainers and milestone payments reward independence and execution.

Leadership

Elizabeth Vella

Partner

28 years with premier Washington law firms. Former leader, Pillsbury Government Law & Strategies. Chambers USA–ranked 17 consecutive years. $100M+ federal funding secured. Co-founder, The AI Trust Foundation. Top 50 Women in AI. Co-author, A Human’s Guide to AI. J.D., UCLA; B.A., UC Berkeley (Phi Beta Kappa).

Megan Williams

Partner

20+ years shaping energy policy across 60+ countries. Advisor to DoD, World Bank, EU. Expertise in renewables, advanced nuclear, fusion, AI-energy convergence. Spelman; Harvard, MIT, Yale executive programs.

Jocelyn Aqua

Global Advisor

Former Senior Component Official for Privacy, DOJ National Security Division. Led U.S. delegation in EU-US Privacy Shield negotiations. Former PwC Principal (Data, Risk & AI Governance). Interim Global CPO, Citi. J.D./M.A., GWU.

Contact us

Let’s Talk

Whether you are navigating a complex regulatory landscape, exploring new market opportunities, or seeking strategic guidance on energy and critical infrastructure, we are here to help. Reach out to our team and let’s start a conversation that moves your vision forward.

  • Our Location

    5106 Cathedral Ave.
    NW Washington DC 20016

  • Email

    info@sprypartners.com

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