Prior to K&L Gates, Brenden worked for eight years on Capitol Hill, where served in various capacities including as Legislative Director for a former Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee. While in Congress, Brenden worked a number of issues related to innovation, startups, energy, neuroscience, advanced manufacturing, and Internet of Things.
Brenden grew up in Florida and later, New Jersey. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in history (with honors) from Rutgers University. He later earned a Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers Law School.