Government Relations: Federal
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Arnold & Porter spearheads significant legislative and regulatory provisions on behalf of corporations, trade associations and nonprofit organizations. The bipartisan team is noted for its expertise in the healthcare policy space. The team also fields substantive expertise in national security, international trade and insurance. In addition to federal lobbying, the team offers notable strength in legislative and public policy affairs at the state level, including particularly in California.
Work Highlights
- Arnold & Porter provided counsel for SoFi on policy matters regarding student loans and college affordability involving the legislative and executive branches.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have deep subject expertise and the ability to get us access to the people we need. They can bring a lot of resources to bear for us."
"They help keep us informed regarding federal government matters. They are very helpful in setting up interactions and connections with committees and funders."
"They really care about us as a client and what we are trying to do. What they give us, there is no way we could do it ourselves. We wouldn't be here without them."
"They have deep subject expertise and the ability to get us access to the people we need. They can bring a lot of resources to bear for us."
"They help keep us informed regarding federal government matters. They are very helpful in setting up interactions and connections with committees and funders."
"They really care about us as a client and what we are trying to do. What they give us, there is no way we could do it ourselves. We wouldn't be here without them."
Notable Practitioners
Kevin O'Neill chairs the firm's legislative and public policy practice. He represents an enviable client base of Fortune 500 corporations, coalitions and foreign sovereigns, among others, in a wide range of public policy and legislative matters.
"Kevin is great. He is an expert, a strong leader and strategic."
"Kevin has a wide range of experience and is a great asset to our company."
"He is professional and extremely detail-oriented. He has incredible connections on both sides of the aisle allowing him to be a very strong advocate for us."
Kristine Blackwood's legislative and public policy practice focuses in particular on healthcare advocacy.
"Kristine helps us navigate the complex and often nebulous legislative and regulatory worlds to better position our organization with government entities."
"She takes the time to understand our needs as a client and always takes great care to explain their strategic thinking."
"Kristine has strong connectivity with key committees and senior leaders."
Ranked Lawyers at
Arnold & Porter
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