Government Relations: Federal
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Provided by Bracewell LLP
Bracewell’s government relations and strategic communications practice is housed within the Policy Resolution Group (PRG). PRG is unique; our 16-member practice brings government relations, strategic communications and legal services together under one roof, allowing us to provide unparalleled, comprehensive services to clients.
We dive deep into the subject matter, incorporating the skills and experience of colleagues from PRG and throughout the larger firm. Then, we bring that knowledge to life through advocacy efforts fueled by the power of new media with websites, infographics, videos and other tools. Bracewell offers a seamless integration of these skills and a depth of knowledge unparalleled in Washington, DC, which makes Bracewell’s offering unique among government relations firms.
PRG is the top energy and environmental government relations and strategic communications practice in Washington, DC. Our clients include utilities, refiners, renewables and chemical producers. PRG is also one of the few government relations groups that practices before the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Associations such as the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) rely on PRG’s consumer safety practice to negotiate and respond to CPSC regulations and recalls.
Chambers Review
Bracewell LLP houses a respected lobbying practice capable of representing major corporate clients and industry associations. The team fields a deep bench of specialist lawyers with experience working in government and in-house. They offer particular strength in energy and environmental policy, and are also skilled in international trade mandates.
Work Highlights
- Bracewell provided government relations advice to Cheniere Energy regarding regulatory oversight of liquified natural gas export facilities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bracewell has a strong command of the relationship between PR and government relations, with a real strength in helping us navigate a sensitive political climate. They have a solid range and strong professionals on their team."
"They clearly understand how government works and the impact on wider industry. They are responsive and proactive in their help, making their advice on-point. They provide tremendous comfort to me as I know everything we throw their way they handle with great effectiveness."
"We can run anything by them and they are very clued up. They are great at understanding the legislative landscape and enabling connections for us."
"Bracewell has a strong command of the relationship between PR and government relations, with a real strength in helping us navigate a sensitive political climate. They have a solid range and strong professionals on their team."
"They clearly understand how government works and the impact on wider industry. They are responsive and proactive in their help, making their advice on-point. They provide tremendous comfort to me as I know everything we throw their way they handle with great effectiveness."
"We can run anything by them and they are very clued up. They are great at understanding the legislative landscape and enabling connections for us."
Notable Practitioners
Scott Segal's practice has a particular emphasis on the energy industry, with wide-ranging expertise in climate change policy developments, motor fuels policy and waste regulations. He often acts on behalf of trade associations and corporations.
"Scott is a very substantive and strategic team leader."
"He has an ability to dig into an issue to understand what we are facing and set a top-notch policy agenda."
"He is a brilliant mind and is a fantastic communicator, particularly regarding difficult concepts. He has a great pulse in terms of what we need to address."
Dee Martin advises major corporations, industry associations and nonprofit organizations on public policy and legislative advocacy. She offers sector expertise in energy, financial service and national security matters, among others.
"We really appreciate the amount of time she puts in to understanding our company and issues that we face and the relationships she has with the government."
"Dee has the expertise, empathy, availability and reliability. She is a steady hand."
"Dee is wonderful to work with."
Andrew Shaw is particularly adept at representing companies in the energy and natural resources sector. He represents clients before the legislative and executive branches, helping them secure funding as well as legislative goals.
"Andrew knows our company and industry at an expert level of understanding. His counsel, level of responsiveness and representation of our company is consistently excellent."
"Andrew is outstanding."
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