The Government Relations Department consists of a team of highly qualified and experienced lawyers who provide a full complement of legislative services. We develop, manage and implement comprehensive political and legislative strategies, enabling our clients to overcome public policy, legislative, regulatory, and procurement challenges.

Our experience, extensive knowledge of the political process and relationships aid our clients in achieving their business objectives. We know the law, the process, the politics, the ethics and the players. To this end, we identify issues, assess who needs to be contacted, and decide how and where to concentrate our resources.

Depending on the client, our services include drafting and reviewing legislation; developing position papers; testifying before legislative committees; requesting budget appropriations; organizing strategic partnerships and coalitions; and aggressively advocating for the passage or defeat of legislation.

Representative Matters

● Major health care providers before state regulatory agencies and legislative committees

● An international trade association on strategic policy communications for real estate development issues

● A Fortune 500 insurance company on how best to maintain balanced statutory and regulatory treatment to assure similar treatment in other jurisdictions

● A high-tech trade association on myriad issues including spam, privacy, and environmental waste

● A high-tech semi-processing manufacturer to remove restrictions on materials used in manufacturing

● A federally recognized Native American Indian Tribe on economic development initiatives

● An Internet hospitality intermediary in successfully opposing the imposition of an internet tourism tax

● A major telecommunication provider before state regulatory agencies and legislative committees

● Alcohol beverage association on interstate and intrastate issues