GOVERNMENT RELATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES

TIER 1 FIRMS

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP: A clear leader in the public policy and lobbying space, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP has one of the largest and most diverse government relations practices in the market. Based in Washington DC, the firm fields a bipartisan team of lawyers and advisors who have in-depth experience in the political process, having served in elected office or as senior staff to members of Congress, Congressional Committees and in the executive branch of the federal government. Core areas of expertise include tax, health, energy, financial services, environment and Native American law, though the team has been increasingly active in international trade-related matters.Practice head(s): Hunter Bates; Brian Pomper

Key clients

1. Southeastern Conference (SEC)
2. National Independent Venue Association
3. National Thoroughbred Racing Association
4. University of Louisville
5. Alliance for Automotive Innovation
6. Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
7. New Venture Fund
8. Legacies of War
9. Innovation Alliance
10. Alliance for Trade Enforcement
11. Anheuser-Busch InBev
12. United Parcel Service (UPS)
13. U.S. Chamber of Commerce
14. Business Roundtable

Squire Patton Boggs: Based in Washington DC, Squire Patton Boggs stands out for its multi-disciplinary and truly global practice group, made up of lawyers with deep experience and expertise in US and European policy matters. The public policy team regularly partakes in advocacy representations before the US Congress and executive branch, and also showcases strengths acting for sovereign clients, and assisting with state-level lobbying and international law matters. Of late, the team has been active in market leading initiatives involving pension and tax reform, national cannabis legislation, Middle East peace and the US-China bilateral relationship. Practice head(s): Edward Newberry is the firm's global managing partner for public policy, investigatory and regulatory solutions, and receives key support from public policy practice leader Robert Kapla, who often advises sovereign governments on foreign investment and international trade.

Key clients

1. Huawei Technologies USA, Inc.
2. Cintas Corporation
3. Danone North America
4. Government of US Virgin Islands
5. The Coca Cola Company
6. SK Group
7. The Pebble Partnership
8. Wake Forest University Health Sciences
9. Advanced Emissions Solutions
10. National Cannabis Roundtable
11. Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD)

TIER 2 FIRMS

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: The full-service lobbying and public policy practice at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP has a wealth of experience liaising with both the executive and legislative branches of government. Led by political, legislative and campaign advisor Marc Lampkin, the group acts for a number of major industry-bodies and globally renowned corporations, helping them successfully navigate the politics and policy in Washington DC. Practice head: Marc Lampkin

Hogan Lovells US LLP: Drawing on a strong global regulatory practice and exceptional relationships at all levels of the government, Hogan Lovells US LLP’s 's government relations and public affairs team handles complex matters facing all branches of the government. The firm enjoys a strong international presence and is highly-regarded for its representation of sovereign governments, but is also a popular choice among domestic automotive manufacturers and national industry associations. Practice head(s): Ivan Zapien; Mark Irion

Key clients

1. Lloyd’s America
2. Walmart
3. Nissan
4. Airbus

Holland & Knight LLP: The public policy and regulation practice at Holland & Knight LLP is made up of lawyers and lobbyists with policymaking connections to both political parties. The group stands out for its extensive experience in coalition building and management covering key industries, including energy, healthcare providers and pharmaceuticals. Practice co-leader Rich Gold is a name to note in this space; he heads the department out of Washington DC with Atlanta-based Robert Highsmith. Also of note, the service group recently established a national security, defense and intelligence team, and a local government relations group that work closely with the DC office to obtain federal funding for major US cities. Practice head(s): Rich Gold; Robert Highsmith.

Key clients

1. Smithfied
2. Energizer
3. University of Southern California
4. Teva Pharmaceuticals
5. Neste
6. Thomson Reuters
7. Comcast
8. Corteva Agriscience
9. Chemours
10. InterContinental Group

K&L Gates: Leveraging an impressive global reach and strategic state and local presence, K&L Gates is skilled at advancing legislative and regulatory objectives on behalf of public and private organizations across a range of industry sectors. The public policy and law department maintains extensive bipartisan relationships and is equipped to represent clients in every stage of the policy life cycle, from legislation to regulation and disputes. Practice head(s): Michael Scanlon; David Wochner; Darrell Conner; Karishma Shah Page

Key clients

1. DJl, Inc.
2. Blue Origin
3. Quantum Industry Association
4. California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS)
5. The Package Coalition
6. Consumer Technology Association
7. Avis Budget Group
8. Pitney Bowes, Inc.
9. American Maritime Partnership
10. Global Ports Group
11. Transportation Institute
12. Church Alliance
13. Airport Minority Advisory Council
14. SSL-MDA, d/b/a Maxar Technologies
15. Consortium of State Maritime Academies
16. Midwater Trawlers Co-operative

Mayer Brown: Mayer Brown is active in government regulatory work at the federal and international levels, as well as in key states and major metropolitan areas, namely Los Angeles and Chicago. With connections on both sides of the political aisle, the group helps clients from a wide range of industries—including communications and technology, transportation and financial services—navigate regulatory, legislative and policy issues affecting their businesses. Core areas of strength include assisting leading players in the new mobility movement with the development of novel legislative and regulatory schemes. The practice group is jointly led by Philip Recht in Los Angeles, Joseph Seliga in Chicago and Washington DC-based Duane Layton. Practice head(s): Duane Layton; Philip Recht; Joseph Seliga

Key clients

1. AT&T
2. General Motors
3. People Search Services Coalition
4. Bird Rides
5. P2P Alliance
6. Grosvenor Capital Management
7. Summit Media
8. CTIA
9. Lytton Rancheria
10. Walton Street Capital

TIER 3 FIRMS

Arnold & Porter:  Arnold & Porter brings together an integrated team of individuals with legislative, regulatory, litigation and business expertise to assist a range of clients with government-facing legal problems. The group has continued a trend of growth, with increased activity particularly for clients in the life sciences and healthcare, technology, financial services and education sectors. Based in Washington DC, the department is particularly skilled in trade policy issues, and is a popular choice for major Korean companies seeking guidance on their US lobbying efforts. Leading the practice is Kevin O’Neill, who helped several lobbying clients develop successful strategies regarding the CARES Act and other federal government actions over the past year. Practice head: Kevin O’Neill

Key clients

1. Lloyd’s of London
2. Samsung Electronics Limited
3. Coalition to Insure Against Terrorism
4. SoFi
5. Exelixis
6. Western Digital
7. American Geriatrics Society
8. AT&T
9. Children’s Health System of Texas
10. POSCO

Bracewell LLP: Bracewell LLP has a notable reputation in handling strategic government communications in the energy and environmental space, where it assists utilities, refiners, renewables and chemical producers with a huge variety of legislative and regulatory issues. Based in Washington DC, the team also represents industry associations in matters before the US Consumer Products Safety Commission. It also has niche strength in FBI policy issues. Scott Segal focuses on the energy sector and is particularly noted for his work on climate change policy development; Segal oversees the group with Dee Martin a key contact for industry coalitions, trade associations and non-profit organizations seeking advice on legislative, and public affairs aspects of governmental advocacy campaigns. Practice head(s): Scott Segal; Dee Martin

Key clients

1. FBI Agents Association
2. Cornerstone Building Brands
3. NuStar Energy
4. The Trevor Project
5. Cheniere Energy, Inc.
6. Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)
7. Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)
8. Valero Energy
9. Thai Union Group PCL
10. Energy Forward Coalition (EF)
11. Helix Energy Systems
12. Air Liquide USA, LLC 

Dentons: Fielding an impressive nationwide footprint, Dentons' public policy group is comprised of professionals with local knowledge and experience managing policy issues in centers of power at the federal, state and local levels. In particular, the team is rated for its its strong presence in the State of Georgia. Headed by Eric Tanenblatt who divides time between Washington DC and Atlanta, the department balances domestic and global policy interests, handling public policy, legislative and regulatory issues on behalf of a diverse client base. Andrew Shaw in Washington DC concentrates on energy and environmental policy matters and is recommended for advice on the development of government affairs strategies. Practice head(s): Eric Tanenblatt

Key clients

1. Northside Hospital
2. Brookfield Renewable
3. Repsol
4. Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq
5. BMNT, Inc.
6. Cameco
7. Alcoa Corp.
8. GetSwift
9. Deoleo
10. King Ranch
11. Canadian Electricity Authority
12. Anti-Defamation League

King & Spalding LLP: King & Spalding is recognized by clients for its ‘combination of legal expertise, analytic capabilities, and relationships on Capitol Hill‘, and is most active in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Ethics, lobbying law and international trade are other areas of focus for the practice group, which is led by government ethics and lobbying specialist Thomas Spulak. Practice head: Thomas Spulak

Key clients

1. Adventist HealthCare
2. Air Ambulance Worldwide
3. Astellas Pharma, Inc.
4. Comcast Corporation
5. CARE-USA
6. Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.
7. Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
8. Novo Nordisk Inc.
9. Reynolds American Inc. (RAI, subsidiary of British American Tobacco)
10. Silicon Power

Steptoe & Johnson LLP: Steptoe & Johnson LLP's government affairs and public policy group has 'incredible knowledge of political law issues' and has significant depth of expertise in legislative and policy issues affecting the financial services industry. Scott Sinder oversees the team. Practice head: Scott Sinder

Key clients

1. Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers
2. Las Vegas Sands
3. National Association of Convenience Stores
4. American Wind Energy Association
5. Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
6. Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Finance Council
7. University of Oklahoma, OU Medicine, Inc.
8. Democracy Fund Voice
9. Medicaid and Medicare Advantage Product Association

WilmerHale: Acting before Congress and various regulatory agencies, WilmerHale's public policy and legislative affairs group is noted by clients for its 'collaborative nature'. Drawing upon the firm's deep regulatory strength and senior members' previous experience as public policy advisors, the team is routinely retained by leading companies from the telecoms, media and technology sectors. Based in Washington DC, the practice is jointly led by Rob Lehman, Jamie Gorelick, who focuses on antitrust, environmental, and national security regulation, and Jonathan Yarowsky, who has a strong background in congressional investigations. Practice head(s): Jamie Gorelick; Jonathan Yarowsky; Rob Lehman

TIER 4 FIRMS

Miller & Chevalier Chartered : Miller & Chevalier Chartered stands out in the market for its 'strong tax policy legislative and regulatory team' made up of seasoned practitioners with years of experience in senior tax policy-making positions. Based in Washington DC, department head Marc Gerson is deeply involved in the tax reform process, and often represents clients before Congress, the Treasury and the IRS. Practice head: Marc Gerson

Key clients

1. American Fidelity Assurance Company
2. Bechtel Corporation
3. Brown Forman Corporation
4. CVS Health
5. T-Mobile US, Inc.
6. Honda Motor Company
7. HP Inc.
8. McDonald’s Corporation
9. Nokia Corporation
10. Semiconductor Industry Association

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP: The government relations group at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has a long-standing presence in Washington DC and also fields dedicated teams in a variety of states across the East Coast. Among its recent highlights, the team has helped clients to obtain federal funding, minimize regulatory risks, build industry coalitions and develop policy strategies. David Wilkins co-chairs the public policy and international law practice out of Greenville, alongside Arthur Coleman in the Washington DC office. Practice head(s): David Wilkins; Arthur Coleman

Key clients

1. State of Qatar
2. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
3. Novolex
4. Fluor Corporation
5. iHeartMedia, Inc.
6. American Dental Association
7. Province of Saskatchevan
8. Beacon Health Options
9. George West Mental Health Foundation, Inc.
10. Visiting Nurse Heath System, Inc.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP’s  bipartisan public policy team of lawyer-lobbyists enjoys strong working relationships with top-level congressional leaders, federal agencies and the White House. The team's broad service offering covers policy developments and regulatory and compliance challenges, with areas of expertise including congressional investigations, state and federal lobbying and inter-government relations. Practice head Elizabeth Moeller is sought out for advice on federal funding opportunities and complex government investigations. Practice head: Elizabeth Moeller

Key clients

1. Cayman Islands Department of Financial Services and Home Affairs
2. EDF Renewables
3. Sussex Royal Foundation/Travalyst
4. Government of Kosovo
5. FireEye Inc.
6. Yoga Alliance
7. Euronet Worldwide
8. City of Greensboro, N.C.
9. Binder & Binder
10. Association of Cyprus Banks

Van Ness Feldman LLP: Van Ness Feldman LLP's bipartisan government advocacy and public policy group focuses on three core areas of practice: federal energy, natural resources and environmental law and policy. Based in Washington DC, Nancy Macan McNally and Shannon Angielski jointly manage the team, which is sought after by energy and industrial companies, trade associations, financial institutions and coalitions in relation to federal funding, legislative drafting and advocacy on cutting-edge issues like climate change and clean energy standards. Richard Agnew, who divides his time between Washington DC and Seattle, has extensive experience representing clients before Congress and federal agencies in matters involving federal permits, environmental statutes and Native American law. Practice head(s): Nancy Macan McNally; Shannon Angielski

Key clients

1. San Juaquin River Authority
2. Osage Nation
3. Shell Oil Company
4. Doyon
5. Rosenwald Creek Campaign
6. Sonoma Water
7. Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
8. Campaign for Trauma Informed Policy and Practice
9. Pacific Salmon Treaty Coalition

Conbined List of Clients

1. Advanced Emissions Solutions
2. Adventist HealthCare
3. Air Ambulance Worldwide
4. Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)
5. Air Liquide USA, LLC
6. Airbus
7. Airport Minority Advisory Council
8. Alcoa Corp.
9. Alliance for Automotive Innovation
10. Alliance for Trade Enforcement
11. American Dental Association
12. American Fidelity Assurance Company
13. American Geriatrics Society
14. American Maritime Partnership
15. American Wind Energy Association
16. Anheuser-Busch InBev
17. Anti-Defamation League
18. Association of Cyprus Banks
19. Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
20. Astellas Pharma, Inc.
21. AT&T
22. AT&T
23. Avis Budget Group
24. Beacon Health Options
25. Bechtel Corporation
26. Binder & Binder
27. Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
28. Bird Rides
29. Blue Origin
30. BMNT, Inc.
31. Brookfield Renewable
32. Brown Forman Corporation
33. Business Roundtable
34. California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS)
35. Cameco
36. Campaign for Trauma Informed Policy and Practice
37. Canadian Electricity Authority
38. CARE-USA
39. Cayman Islands Department of Financial Services and Home Affairs
40. Chemours
41. Cheniere Energy, Inc.
42. Children’s Health System of Texas
43. Church Alliance
44. Cintas Corporation
45. City of Greensboro, N.C.
46. Coalition to Insure Against Terrorism
47. Comcast
48. Comcast Corporation
49. Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Finance Council
50. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
51. Consortium of State Maritime Academies
52. Consumer Technology Association
53. Cornerstone Building Brands
54. Corteva Agriscience
55. Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers
56. CTIA
57. CVS Health
58. Danone North America
59. Democracy Fund Voice
60. Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD)
61. Deoleo
62. DJl, Inc.
63. Doyon
64. EDF Renewables
65. Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.
66. Energizer
67. Energy Forward Coalition (EF)
68. Euronet Worldwide
69. Exelixis
70. FBI Agents Association
71. FireEye Inc.
72. Fluor Corporation
73. General Motors
74. George West Mental Health Foundation, Inc.
75. GetSwift
76. Global Ports Group
77. Government of Kosovo
78. Government of US Virgin Islands
79. Grosvenor Capital Management
80. Helix Energy Systems
81. Honda Motor Company
82. HP Inc.
83. Huawei Technologies USA, Inc.
84. iHeartMedia, Inc.
85. Innovation Alliance
86. InterContinental Group
87. Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)
88. King Ranch
89. Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq
90. Las Vegas Sands
91. Legacies of War
92. Lloyd’s America
93. Lloyd’s of London
94. Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
95. Lytton Rancheria
96. McDonald’s Corporation
97. Medicaid and Medicare Advantage Product Association
98. Midwater Trawlers Co-operative
99. National Association of Convenience Stores
100. National Cannabis Roundtable
101. National Independent Venue Association
102. National Thoroughbred Racing Association
103. Neste
104. New Venture Fund
105. Nissan
106. Nokia Corporation
107. Northside Hospital
108. Novo Nordisk Inc.
109. Novolex
110. NuStar Energy
111. Osage Nation
112. P2P Alliance
113. Pacific Salmon Treaty Coalition
114. People Search Services Coalition
115. Pitney Bowes, Inc.
116. POSCO
117. Province of Saskatchevan
118. Quantum Industry Association
119. Repsol
120. Reynolds American Inc. (RAI, subsidiary of British American Tobacco)
121. Rosenwald Creek Campaign
122. Samsung Electronics Limited
123. San Juaquin River Authority
124. Semiconductor Industry Association
125. Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
126. Shell Oil Company
127. Silicon Power
128. SK Group
129. Smithfied
130. SoFi
131. Sonoma Water
132. Southeastern Conference (SEC)
133. SSL-MDA, d/b/a Maxar Technologies
134. State of Qatar
135. Summit Media
136. Sussex Royal Foundation/Travalyst
137. Teva Pharmaceuticals
138. Thai Union Group PCL
139. The Coca Cola Company
140. The Package Coalition
141. The Pebble Partnership
142. The Trevor Project
143. Thomson Reuters
144. T-Mobile US, Inc.
145. Transportation Institute
146. U.S. Chamber of Commerce
147. United Parcel Service (UPS)
148. University of Louisville
149. University of Oklahoma, OU Medicine, Inc.
150. University of Southern California
151. Valero Energy
152. Visiting Nurse Heath System, Inc.
153. Wake Forest University Health Sciences
154. Walmart
155. Walton Street Capital
156. Western Digital
157. Yoga Alliance