Oren M. Cass is an American lawyer, policy advisor, public policy commentator, and political advisor. Born in 1983 and raised in Maine, he earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Williams College in 2005 and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 2009. He began his career as a management consultant at Bain & Company (2009-2011) before serving as a domestic policy advisor for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign. In 2020, he founded American Compass, a conservative think tank where he serves as chief economist and executive director. American Compass challenges neoliberal economic doctrines and promotes worker-oriented economic policies, advocating for 'common good capitalism' that prioritizes human flourishing over unchecked markets. Cass is renowned for his conservative critiques of free-market orthodoxy and his advocacy for policies such as tariffs, labor protections, and family support to foster a resilient American economy. He is the author of the 2018 book 'The Once and Future Worker: A Vision for the Renewal of Work in America,' which critiques automation's impact on jobs and calls for policy interventions to rebuild communities. A prolific writer, he contributes op-eds to publications like The Wall Street Journal, National Review, and The American Conservative. His work has garnered sponsorship from figures like Diana Davis Spencer, and he continues to advise on economic issues through media appearances, podcasts, and panels, though his protectionist stances have drawn criticism from free-trade advocates.