Akin‘s lobbying and public policy practice offers longstanding, bipartisan experience coordinating legal, political, and policy solutions. The team has a range of sector expertise, including notable experience in artificial intelligence and healthcare-related work. Practice co-chair Hunter Bates draws on experience with policymakers and high-profile corporate clients in his practice, and also works regularly with mission-driven organizations. Brian Pomper, co-chair, advises clients on a full range of public policy matters including market access problems, foreign investment issues, international tax questions, and customs issues, among others. Pomper’s experience with trade-related matters is particularly noted. Federal legislative advocacy is a key area of strength for Ed Pagano, whose expertise across antitrust, communications, and immigration reform matters combines with experience gained as Senate Liaison and Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs in the Obama administration. Jeffrey McMillen is recommended for tax policy and regulatory matters, and Hans Rickhoff is a key name for AI-related work, also an area of strength for Reggie Babin. Kelly Ann Shaw joined the team from Hogan Lovells US LLP in May 2025. All mentioned team members are based in Washington DC.

Arnold & Porter’s legislative and public policy practice advises clients across the healthcare, trade, infrastructure and financial services sectors, with both legal counsel and registered lobbyist support. It regularly supports clients in handling new regulatory proposals, federal agency shifts, and changing legislative priorities. Eugenia Pierson heads the Washington DC-based team, noted for her expertise regarding health policy issues related to hospitals and health systems. Kevin O’Neill has longstanding lobbying experience, working with clients in sectors from universities and units of local government to foreign sovereigns, while Mark Epley draws on experience in Congress and the Departments of Justice and Defense to advise clients in managing congressional scrutiny. For clients seeking advice when navigating the legislative process, especially with regard to child welfare, civil and human rights, and voting rights, Janice Bashford is a go-to, and Bobby McMillin has experience in intellectual property, drug scheduling, and cybersecurity policy. The team gained a number of experienced policy advisors in 2025.

Praised for team members’ ‘commitment to their client and their strong understanding’ of business priorities, the government relations and strategic communications practice at Bracewell LLP sits within the firm’s wider Policy Resolution Group (PRG) and combines government relations, communications, and legal support. The team is a particular go-to for clients in the energy sector, from oil and gas to clean energy, biofuels, geothermal, and renewables. Its traditional energy clients include utilities and refiners to critical minerals companies and chemical producers. Scott Segal, team co-head, is recommended for his work on climate change policy development, motor fuels policy, and environmental policy more broadly. Co-head Dee Martin supports a range of industry coalitions, trade associations and non-profit organizations in governmental advocacy campaigns. Martin’s expertise also notably extends to work with LGBTQ+ suicide prevention and women’s equality issues. All named attorneys are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.

The specialized government relations practice at Washington DC-based Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP draws on the firm’s full-service lobbying, public policy, and legal representation teams to provide high-profile corporates, non-profits, and other organizations with strategic and legal counsel. It offers industry-specialist expertise across regulated sectors, including private equity, telecom, healthcare, and sports. Will Moschella, practice co-chair, counsels clients on financial services, legal reform, intellectual property, and criminal law among other areas. Marc Lampkin brings notable experience as a House and Senate lobbyist, managing successful public advocacy campaigns, proceedings before federal court and agencies, and trade issues. Alfred Mottur is recommended for his experience before Congress and the administration, providing strategic support to clients in the financial services, pharmaceutical, education, and media sectors. Also experienced with education sector clients, Radha Mohan is noted for work with a range of early and higher education institutions as well as clients in the edtech sector.

The regulatory, public policy and government affairs practice at Dentons draws on the government experience of its team members including former members of Congress, agency officials, senior advisors to US presidents, and congressional staff. It offers expertise across the key policy areas of climate and infrastructure, defense, energy, financial services, foreign affairs, tax, technology, and trade. Chris Fetzer heads the federal government relations practice, regularly advising clients in highly regulated industries. Matthew Cutts takes the lead on US policy and government relations, with extensive experience in corporate litigation and multilayered public policy initiatives. In Atlanta, Eric Tanenblatt is the go-to, and Ceasar Mitchell heads the local government solutions practice. Attorneys are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.

Recommended for a ‘significant depth and a broad mix of specialist knowledge’, the government relations and public affairs team at Hogan Lovells US LLP in Washington DC combines lobbying and legal experience when supporting clients including sovereign governments, healthcare and life sciences innovators, automotive clients, and clients seeking advice around tax reform. Aaron Cutler, practice head, is particularly noted for his expertise in the energy sector, and also advises clients across the insurance financial services, sports and entertainment, and technology, media, and telecom industries. Senator Norm Coleman ‘brings a wealth of experience and wisdom’ to complex issues, and Michael Bell draws on experience on the Senate Judiciary Committee, at the White House, and at the Department of Justice in his work. In the life sciences and healthcare space, Cybil Roehrenbeck is particularly recommended, while Ari Fridman is a go-to for clients seeking support regarding congressional investigations spanning the biopharmaceutical industry, academia, insurance, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrency, among other topics.

The public policy and law group at K&L Gates provides strategic counsel and policy advocacy services to both public and private organizations. Congressional investigations are a particular area of expertise for the team, made up of experts with knowledge across government enforcement, white collar crime, financial services, energy, environment, health care, and technology among other areas. The team works with clients internationally, including through its Brussels office, with US policy and regulatory concerns. Michael Scanlon and Andrew Wright co-lead the Washington DC-based group. Scanlon is particularly noted for his experience with maritime matters, and Wright draws on deep government experience to advise clients with regard to congressional oversight. Karishma Page is a go-to for complex, technical policy issues, and also advises on mitigating policy and political risk, and Victoria Hamscho has notable experience working with clients in the healthcare sector.

King & Spalding fields a team of experienced professionals in its special matters and government investigations practice, supporting a range of corporate, non-profit, and trade association clients in their interactions with government. The team includes five former members of Congress, and has experience across energy, financial services, technology, and telecom matters, among others. At the helm of the team, Thomas Spulak focuses his practice on strategy development and compliance advice. J.C. Boggs is praised for his ‘invaluable’ ‘ability to make contact with the right/best person on The Hill’, regularly representing financial services and technology sector clients before both domestic and international policymakers at all levels. For international trade, foreign regulatory issues, and foreign asset recovery efforts, particularly with regard to Latin America, Steve Kupka is recommended. All team members are based in Washington DC.

The Washington DC-based government, regulatory and internal investigations practice at Kirkland & Ellis LLP is noted for its experience handling congressional investigations for large-scale corporate clients. The team leverages government and private sector experience to support clients in mitigating risk and navigating investigations. Practice head Reginald Brown draws on experience gained in the White House Counsel's office when taking on matters from crisis management to investigations and inquiries led by a range of agencies within the Administration and State Attorneys General. Jeremy Dresner is a go-to for financial institution clients, while Allison Murphy brings experience serving in the White House Counsel's office, and House and Senate committees.

The public policy, regulatory and government affairs practice at Mayer Brown offers a full range of lobbying, legislative and regulatory counseling, and congressional investigations support. Its client base includes major corporations, financial institutions, and trade associations as well as emerging startups. Philip Recht leads the California Government Relations team from Los Angeles, with notable experience developing regulatory schemes in industries including healthcare, transportation, and data. In Chicago, Mitchell Holzrichter is a key contact for matters involving infrastructure funding and policy, providing advice to both private developers and state governments with regard to obtaining and deploying federal funds. Financial services policy is an area of expertise for Andrew Olmem in the Washington DC office, praised as ‘particularly good at offering strategic advice on legislative/regulatory matters’. Tom Perez joined the DC team in April 2025 following a period as Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.

The tax policy and government affairs team at Miller & Chevalier Chartered combines government experience with technical tax expertise, working with clients to create and implement strategies around tax legislation. Marc Gerson heads the Washington DC-based team, drawing on experience gained as Majority Tax Counsel to the House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means. In February 2025 Michael Desmond joined the team from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Desmond’s practice includes an emphasis on administrative tax policy, tax controversy, and litigation. Layla Asali is the go-to for issues involving the taxation of cross-border transactions, and Rocco Femia has experience counseling clients on the implications of international tax developments and enforcement on cross-border supply chains. Jorge Castro departed the team in September 2025.

The government law and strategies group at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP ‘stands out for integrating legal and policy perspectives into actionable strategies’, providing bipartisan, bicameral support for clients in their regulatory and policy challenges. The team is growing its strength across the national security, dual-use, and DefenseTech space, including through gaining Ya’ara Barnoon from the Department of Defense in August 2025. It is also recommended for congressional investigations work, representing companies, higher education institutions, and executives under investigation. Craig Saperstein heads the practice, combining ‘strategic insight with excellent advocacy skills’ for clients across the financial services, international trade, and healthcare industries. For cybersecurity-related matters, Brian Finch is a go-to, providing particular expertise with regard to SAFETY Act liability protections. Team members based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.

Squire Patton Boggs‘ public policy practice group is praised for its ‘high level of proficiency, care and dedication’, offering a team with bipartisan and bicameral expertise gained in former government roles. Edward Newberry co-heads the Washington DC-based practice and leads the firm’s global public policy, compliance, investigatory and regulatory solutions teams. International matters are a key area for co-chair Robert Kapla, who regularly advises foreign governments on matters from investment, trade and trade policy, and project development to territorial and business disputes, alongside advising multinational corporates on a full range of issues. Co-chair David Stewart brings experience gained as former Majority Staff Director to the US House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means. Noted for his ‘deep understanding of international trade and economic policy’, Everett Eissenstat is recommended for global trade matters, and Aubrey Rothrock specializes in diverse stakeholder relationship management and coalition-building. Former US Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater acts as industry group leader within the team for automotive and transportation clients.

The government affairs and public policy team at Steptoe LLP provides ‘legal, political and general strategic guidance with grace, swiftness and effectiveness’, drawing on team members’ experience in Congress, the Executive Branch, and industry. Its federal advocacy work spans tax policy, financial services and regulatory reform, trade, and cybersecurity matters, with growing emphasis on digital assets, blockchain, and clean energy tax incentives. Scott Sinder heads up the practice, particularly noted for his work with insurance agents and brokers. The ‘absolutely terrific’ Jason Abel brings experience gained as Chief Counsel for the US Senate Rules Committee to his work across tax policy, privacy and cybersecurity, and election law: Abel is recommended for his ‘understanding of campaign finance’, which is ‘second to none’. Kevin Garvey joined the team from the US Chamber of Commerce in March 2025. Matt Flynn and Karl Hopkins are also recommended for their deep government experience. All team members are based in Washington DC.

Praised for its ability to act ‘as part of the business, not as an external consultant’, the public policy group at Van Ness Feldman LLP is a go-to for clients in the field of energy, natural resources, and the environment. It is experienced supporting a full range of global energy and industrial companies, investment funds, healthcare companies, trade associations, state and local governments, and municipalities as well as Native American and Alaska Native entities. Nancy McNally and Shannon Angielski co-head the practice in Washington DC. Tanner Johnson, in Louisiana, has particular experience regarding coastal restoration and resiliency, and in DC Lucas Agnew offers expertise regarding the energy transition and climate policy.

WilmerHale‘s public policy and legislative affairs practice provides ‘practical and actionable advice’, recommended for both strategic, policy-focused support and congressional investigations work. The team regularly draws on the wider firm’s antitrust, IP, financial services and life sciences experts to support clients’ public policy goals in these areas. Jonathan Yarowsky heads the Washington DC-based team, leveraging longstanding experience in both Congress and the White House to advise clients in interfaces with all branches of government. David Ross is a key contact for international trade matters, with experience at the Office of the US Trade Representative, and in Boston, Eric Lesser is a go-to for matters involving housing, technology, and financial services. Public policy advisor Brian Skretny is recommended for clients in the energy, telecom and emerging technologies sectors.