Public Policy

Overview

The Public Policy Practice Group leverages deep bipartisan congressional and regulatory experience to address complex legislative and policy issues across a wide range of industries.

Our lawyers offer strategic advice and advocacy to help clients achieve their business objectives, aligning decision-makers, shaping legislation, regulatory, and appropriations, guiding public narratives, and representing our clients’ interests in federal, state, and local forums throughout the United States and worldwide.

Our lawyers have served in a wide range of high-ranking government positions including key roles within Congress and congressional committees, U.S. federal government agencies, the judiciary, and the White House. Our teams are keenly aware of how members of Congress, and regulatory and agency decision-makers are likely to react to a client’s interests. We combine our knowledge of the rules and practices of committee chairs, ranking members, and agency leaders, to gain a distinct edge in helping clients to navigate the complexities of public policy. We provide our clients with an insider’s perspective on legislative and regulatory processes, enabling us to offer strategic advice and advocacy tailored to meet specific objectives.

We specialize in helping clients navigate the complexities of government actions that may affect their businesses, securing the passage of critical legislation, obtaining necessary regulatory approvals, or providing timely insights into potential policy shifts. We work closely with clients to arrange and prepare for meetings with members of Congress, staff, and executive branch officials, ensuring clients are well-positioned to advance their interests.

Our services include providing:

• Advocacy before legislative and executive branches of government
• Assistance with general legislative, committee, and floor strategy
• Analysis and drafting of legislation and amendments
• Establishment and running of coalitions to amplify advocacy efforts
• Preparation prior to congressional committee testimony
• Representation in congressional, U.S. Inspector General, and Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigations
• Assistance in securing appropriations and other government benefits
• Assistance with products and capabilities marketing to federal government agencies
• Ongoing regulatory counsel

Our clients operate in sectors spanning financial services, technology and communications, consumer products, food and beverage, technology, telecommunications, defense, housing, and many more. Our breadth of industry experience – combined with subject matter expertise of lawyers around the world – allows us to offer comprehensive legal, regulatory, and public policy solutions that address multifaceted challenges our clients face.