Christopher Cavaiola

An aspiring legal professional and government official, Christopher Cavaiola aids the State of New Jersey in making the state legal code more accessible and understandable to the public. In his capacity as Policy Analyst for the New Jersey Law Revision Commission, Mr. Cavaiola works to simplify the state laws involving driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated (DUI/DWI) offenses. In recent months, along with a fellow analyst, Mr. Cavaiola worked vigorously analyze the laws after the New Jersey Legislature passed Ricci's Law, which allowed for the installation of ignition interlock devices (IIDs) for certain offenders of the state's DWI statute, in particular Title 39. Based on research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Mr. Cavaiola has compiled a list of recommended changes that would codify the use of IIDs further, thus establishing a model for other states to follow. Christopher Cavaiola also works hard to create a strong understanding of tax code compliance for the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust (NJEIT). As a Business Analyst for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, an affiliate of the NJEIT, Mr. Cavaiola focuses on dealing with risk arbitrage, or high-risk investment strategies, as they relate with the use of tax-exempt bonds issued for water infrastructure projects around the state. Reviewing the laws and policy proposals from the federal government and business organizations, Mr. Cavaiola helps the NJEIT Executive Board implement post-issuance compliance procedures for bonds that ensure the state agency works to maintain strong federal compliance and effective risk management. Possessing a deep interest in politics, law, and government, Christopher Cavaiola earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 2010 from The University of Scranton, where he also served as an officer of the school’s Pre-Law Society. Currently enrolled at Monmouth University, Mr. Cavaiola expects to receive a Master of Arts in Public Policy in 2012, and intends to enter law school upon graduation.