Akin‘s exceptionally deep bench is comprised of both lawyers and nonlawyer advisors with extensive experience in the political sphere. Availing themselves of a long reach across congressional committees, the executive branch, and federal agencies, the team is recognized for its tax, trade, healthcare, energy, financial services, and environment expertise. The firm’s distinct congressional investigations arm is also renowned for being a major player in the most sensitive and high-profile proceedings. Tax, health, transportation, tech and financial services specialist Hunter Bates jointly chairs the public law and policy group with premier international trade lobbyist Brian Pomper. Raphael Prober and Karen Christian bring federal executive and congressional experience to their leadership of the congressional investigations team. Ed Pagano has served in the Obama administration as Senate Liaison and Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs, and Clete Willems has been a lead negotiator with China during the Trump administration. Tom Moyer advises financial services, education, and defense sector clients in government investigations. Christopher Treanor, who is well-versed in Inflation Reduction Act and natural gas matters, was promoted to partner in January 2024. Reggie Babin, who served as chief counsel to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and is highly sought after as an AI lobbyist, joined the firm as senior counsel in January 2023.

Drawing from a deep bench, Arnold & Porter demonstrates a breadth of experience across sectors including defense and security, education, energy, financial services, healthcare, and tax. Growing expertise in international trade has been highly valued by major Korean companies, who have engaged the team in representing their first forays into the US government lobbying space. Eugenia Pierson heads up the DC-based practice group and is an expert on public health policy issues. Kevin O’Neill‘s practice cuts across trade, tech, appropriations, life sciences, and healthcare sectors, while former general counsel of the Managed Funds Association Mark Epley is most at home in the financial services policy space and has also helped Endeavors defuse a number of investigations related to border security. David Skillman has developed strengths in trade, tax, environment, and energy, with successes in infrastructure and electric vehicles policy in the Biden administration. Janice Bashford, who co-chairs the financial services and government oversight subgroup, was promoted to partner in January 2023. Tech, trade, and appropriations expert Marne Marotta, and healthcare and life sciences aficionado Bobby McMillin are also key names. Former Congressman Ron Kind joined the firm as senior counsel in February 2023.

The Washington DC-based policy resolution group at Bracewell LLP combines extensive experience in traditional energy, energy transition, and environmental government relations and strategic communications, with policy advice to and advocacy on behalf of nonprofit organizations such as The Trevor Project and professional associations including the FBIAA. Scott Segal, who is best known for his work on climate change, electric reliability, motor fuels, and upstream oil and gas development, shares leadership of the team with Dee Martin, who guides clients through advocacy campaigns related to energy, national security, and social justice issues. Joshua Zive provides support on developing and implementing advocacy strategies and public messaging campaigns, and has been advising clients like Yuga Labs on understanding the policy and legal landscape of digital assets. Senior counsel Joseph Brazauskas focuses on energy, environment, and natural resources, and has been instrumental in assisting Cheniere with the recent pipeline authorization process. Christine Wyman left the firm in March 2023. Andrew Shaw joined from Dentons in June 2024, contributing significant experience in energy and environmental matters.

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP houses a highly reputable team of government relations practitioners, providing comprehensive support on lobbying, public policy, and legal representation to top national corporations, associations, and nonprofit organizations. Sector specialisms span healthcare, life sciences, financial services, sport, and defense and security. Heading the practice is Will Moschella, who has previously served as assistant attorney general for the DOJ’s Office of Legislative Affairs, and is well-versed in congressional oversight of financial services, antitrust, IP, and certain criminal law-intersecting matters, including those affecting the cannabis industry. Marc Lampkin threads the needle between the House, the Senate, and the executive, focusing on financial services, transportation, infrastructure, and trade issues. Al Mottur has broadened his practice from advising on telecoms law to public policy support across the financial services, pharmaceutical, education, and media spaces, and is also a key contact for foreign governments. Founding partner Norman Brownstein underpins the group with bipartisan recognition of his extensive work assisting with the passage of numerous federal laws spanning six administrations. National and homeland security, trade, cybersecurity, and immigration expert Alice Lugo joined the ranks in November 2023 from the Department of Homeland Security.

An integrated national network sees Dentons‘ public policy group engaged at all levels across Washington DC, state capitols, and city halls in all 50 states, providing policy advice on sectors including climate, infrastructure, financial services, tax, and tech. Securing federal and state funding for clients also features prominently in the team’s work. Dividing his time between Washington DC and Atlanta, Eric Tanenblatt chairs the group, and is most passionate about the innovation economy and automotive autonomy. The DC office includes Matthew Cutts, who is frequently engaged on tax policy and financial services matters, and Chris Fetzer, a key choice for multinationals in heavily regulated industries facing economic, supply chain security, trade and sanctions, and foreign policy issues. In Atlanta, Steven Labovitz focuses his practice on legislative action, economic development, public finance, privatization, and government efficiency, while Edward Lindsey helps transportation, infrastructure, healthcare and education clients navigate the Georgia state government. Also in DC, Linda Willard fields significant experience in infrastructure policy in the areas of surface transportation and water resources. Andrew Shaw left the firm in June 2024.

Leveraging strong relationships at all government levels and within regulatory bodies, Hogan Lovells US LLP fields a considerably-sized team of professionals well-positioned to assist an array of clients, ranging from sovereign governments to corporations and individuals. International relations feature prominently in the team’s work, and crosses over into traditional strengths in international trade, automotive, tax, financial services, and life sciences and healthcare. Practice head Aaron Cutler splits his time between lobbying and congressional investigations, gravitating towards the energy and financial services sectors, and assisting hedge funds and private equity clients. Former Senator Norm Coleman realizes his specialism in foreign sovereign work, and has recently expanded his reach into the tech space, preparing individuals to testify before committees in congressional investigations. Ivan Zapien drives the group’s relationship with Walmart, and has strong links to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, frequently undertaking work related to Latin America and Mexico on behalf of clients. Cybil Roehrenbeck is the resident healthcare specialist, further specializing in representing the AI Healthcare Coalition. Michael Bell leads on FEC and LDA compliance, employing transportation, judiciary, IP, and automotive experience in assisting Nissan. Jamie Wickett is a tax guru and leading expert on the Inflation Reduction Act, and is in demand in the automotive, energy, and mining sectors. Counsel Ari Fridman draws on previous experience in the House Foreign Affairs Committee in supporting foreign sovereign clients, as well as advising on congressional investigations.

Providing strategic counsel and policy advocacy services to both public and private organizations, K&L Gates‘ public policy group demonstrates substantive experience across financial services, energy, environment, healthcare, tech, and education. Leadership of the team is shared between: Michael Scanlon, who has a significant practice in domestic and international maritime matters; David Wochner, an energy expert with strong credentials in the natural gas and hydrogen industries; Karishma Page, who manages a diverse portfolio of tax, financial services, healthcare, and employee benefits clients; and Andrew Wright, who is well-versed in congressional oversight, executive compliance, and enforcement actions. Emanuel Rouvelas is another maritime law giant, and often works with the US and foreign governments on international trade and transport matters. Bruce Heiman is a recognized authority on cybersecurity and privacy policy issues, while Daniel Crowley focuses on financial services and capital markets. Tax expert and Of Counsel Leonard Bickwit, and energy, environment, and natural resources specialist Matthew Leggett joined the firm in February 2023, from Miller & Chevalier Chartered and the Senate, respectively. Senior counsel to former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Jamie Jackson joined in April 2023, expanding the group’s reach in national security and emerging technologies.

King & Spalding LLP augments an impressive reputation in the healthcare and life sciences space with a broad spectrum of policy advice, legislative reform advocacy, and federal and state grant support for a range of industries. A distinct congressional investigations team also guides individuals and corporations through the complex process of responding to inquiries on pressing and high-profile issues. Thomas Spulak chairs the practice, leveraging extensive experience in tax, healthcare, energy, defense, aerospace and appropriations policy. J.C. Boggs, who co-leads the firm’s state attorneys general practice, is active in assisting financial services and tech firms navigate the political and regulatory sphere. David Farber‘s focus on healthcare includes a notable focus on Medicare and Medicaid issues faced by life sciences companies, hospitals, and pharmacies, while Steven Kupka supports both large healthcare companies and energy providers. Daniel Donovan, Sally Yates, and Theodore Hester are the primary contacts for congressional investigations.

Operating at the forefront of significant legislative and regulatory developments, Mayer Brown demonstrates deep industry knowledge of telecoms, privacy, antitrust, financial services, tech, and transportation policy. Key legislative drafting accomplishments include provisions in the CHIPS and Sciences Act, and the team are also closely involved in efforts to develop a model state privacy law. Philip Recht is a stalwart in transportation, tribal gaming, healthcare, trade association, and election law matters, and co-chairs the practice with Howard Waltzman, who focuses on tech and communications law, and privacy compliance. Andrew Olmem has developed expertise in legislative and regulatory impacts on financial services, while Jonathan Becker assists with complex public policy advocacy strategies related to the privacy and antitrust spheres. In Chicago, Mitch Holzrichter advises the range of tech, telecoms, and gaming clients, as well as public agencies, on Illinois legislative matters. Matthew Bernstein, whose extensive experience with the executive branch and Congress is valued by corporations, sovereign governments, and non-profit organizations, and John Merrigan, who specializes in foreign policy, national security, and trade law, joined the firm in November 2023 from Dentons Global Advisors.

A standout in the field of tax policy and legislation, boutique firm Miller & Chevalier Chartered marries long-reaching government experience with technical tax proficiency in representing the interests of household names in an array of industries before Congress, the Treasury Department, and the IRS. Jorge Castro, who fields bicameral and IRS experience, as well as familiarity working closely with foreign governments on global tax and economic issues, particularly at the OECD, leads the practice. Marc Gerson is highly regarded for his expertise in tax technical corrections legislation, and has recently secured the expansion of a provision in the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Leonard Bickwit left the firm in March 2023, while Loren Ponds left the firm in February 2025.

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP supplements its strong national base in Washington DC with dedicated local teams assisting sovereign governments, private sector clients, government entities, and nonprofit organizations with public policy development and government relations strategy. The group is jointly led by DC-based Christopher Cushing, who offers legislative and regulatory counseling in defense and homeland security, financial services, healthcare, and international trade issues, and David Wilkins in Greenville, who specializes in US-Canada interests, having previously served as Ambassador to Canada. Atlanta’s Stanley Jones focuses on healthcare and administrative policy and legislation, while in DC, Woojin Shin boasts strong relationships with Korean multinationals in infrastructure, automotive, defense, and consumer goods. New additions to the nationwide group include: energy and regulated industries expert Jamey Goldin in Charleston, who joined in January 2023 from inhouse; education, healthcare, and tech specialist Andrew Heath in Raleigh, who joined in April 2023 from the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts; and political strategist and Emmy award-winning former journalist Tom Lee in Nashville, who joined in March 2023 from Frost Brown Todd LLC.

Following a rebranding and expansion in 2023, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP‘s government law and strategies group in Washington DC continues to solidify its client base in telecoms, financial services, energy, environment, and cybersecurity. Nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, including prominent HBCU Harris-Stowe State University, also benefit from the lawyer-lobbyist team’s specialized experience. Practice head Elizabeth Vella Moeller advises on a diverse portfolio of matters, spanning federal funding, government incentives, and infrastructure legislation tax opportunities. Privacy law expert Brian Finch offers a wealth of knowledge of cybersecurity and the SAFETY Act, while Craig Saperstein has been prominently engaged in drafting and advocating for Kayden’s Law, which was included in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. Splitting his time between Washington DC and London, international government law and strategies practice head Matthew Oresman advises governments, political leaders, businesses and NGOs on domestic and international policy and strategy. Aimee Ghosh, who has spent significant time spearheading the firm’s federal funding task force, was promoted to partner in January 2023.

Comprised of a bipartisan and bicameral team formed of many senior former leaders of government and top Capitol Hill staffers, Squire Patton Boggs is a destination of choice for foreign governments, trade and business associations, multinational corporations, and non-profit organizations. Key areas of strength include defense and security, IT, healthcare, education, energy, and manufacturing. Edward Newberry, who assists sovereign government clients and corporations with high-profile and difficult policy challenges, is managing partner of the firm’s global public policy group, while foreign investment, international trade, project development, and international treaty negotiations expert Robert Kapla and taxation and international trade specialist David Stewart co-chair the Washington DC-based practice. Patricia Doersch focuses on transportation policy, regulations, compliance and enforcement, while Aubrey Rothrock is engaged in coalition-building to reduce federal tax burdens, as well as healthcare, financial services, environment, transportation, and trade regulatory implications. Ludmilla Kasulke has an emphasis on international trade and policy, and Brandon Román is a key contact for nonprofit organizations in corporate formation and in obtaining tax-exempt status from the IRS. Former Chief of Staff to Senator John McCain and of counsel Pablo Carrillo has strong expertise in defense and national security matters, and Beth Goldstein supports on healthcare queries. The addition of Everett Eissenstat in June 2023 from in-house further strengthens the team’s trade offering.

Fielding extensive experience in the energy, natural resources, environment, climate change, and native affairs spaces, Van Ness Feldman LLP offers global corporations, investment funds, municipalities, trade associations, and issue advocacy coalitions strategic policy guidance and legislative and regulatory advocacy. Shannon Angielski, who advocates for clean energy, carbon management policies, and federal funding for projects, leads the Washington DC-based team in collaboration with Nancy Macan McNally, whose practice spans healthcare, energy, environment, and transportation. In Seattle, Richard Agnew is frequently retained to advise on federal laws and permits governing energy projects, environmental matters, and the uses of natural resources.

Congressional investigations are at the forefront of WilmerHale‘s government relations practice, consistently participating in a high-profile and diverse range of inquiries. The team’s combined public policy and legislative lobbying experience spans both chambers of Congress, as well as every major committee and hearing, making it a prime choice for clients in the tech, financial services, energy, industrial and defense sectors. Jonathan Yarowsky, Alyssa DaCunha, and Joel Green chair the group, between them providing strategic counseling, advocacy, and congressional investigations support. Jamie Gorelick is brought in at the board of director and C-suite level of congressional investigations, while Lauren Moore represents private foundations and nonprofit entities in a diverse array of investigations, including in relation to civil rights matters. Former Global Energy Advisor and Senior Professional Staff to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Brian Skretny plays to his strengths in the energy, environment, and tech sectors, while counsel Erin Kuhls excels in national security investigations. New additions to the team include: co-chair of the State Attorneys General practice Paul Connell, who joined in March 2023 from Cozen O'Connor; former Massachusetts state senator and Obama White House aide Eric Lesser, who joined as senior counsel in January 2023 from academia; and Jeffrey Wieand, who joined in January 2023 following his tenure as counsel to House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.