Government Relations: State & Local
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Leveraging a sector-specific approach, Dentons provides comprehensive and integrated public policy, regulation, public affairs, and litigation services for the US and global regulatory landscapes.
• Federal Government Affairs: A national footprint and a federal team focused on efforts before the Congress and executive branch agencies in Washington, DC.
• Dentons 50: A network of government affairs firms that enables the development and implementation of 50-state public policy and government advocacy solutions.
• Dentons Local Government Solutions: Powered by former local government officials with an intimate understanding of the economic development, finance and infrastructure challenges
• State Attorneys General: A national practice under the bipartisan leadership of former state attorneys general and including former deputy attorneys general, who advise clients dealing with matters before state attorneys general and their staff.
• 3D Global Affairs: A unique one-stop-shop that combines government affairs, lobbying, political intelligence, legal and regulatory reform advice, campaign-style tactics, research and communications, digital and advertising strategy, and global reach and infrastructure.
• Autonomous Vehicles: Over 70 members globally who advise clients on disparate regulatory landscapes governing the development of unmanned vehicles.
Chambers Review
Dentons possesses a distinguished team of lobbyists advising on federal and state public policy across a wide range of sectors. The team advocates before policymakers on behalf of domestic and foreign corporations, as well as nonprofit organizations and public bodies. Its attorneys also have significant experience in regulatory matters and investigations with particular industry expertise in telecom, energy and healthcare. The firm also stands out for the strength of its state attorneys general practice. It is especially experienced with government relations matters at the state and local level in Georgia.
Work Highlights
- Dentons provided ongoing legislative and policy counsel to Danaher, including in relation to the implementation of the Inflation Reduction and CHIPS acts and related federal funding opportunities.
Strengths
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"The team understands complex industry issues quickly and provides a pathway to success immediately thereafter."
"Dentons has the legal expertise to advise our company by utilizing all of the firm's legal resources and expertise to respond to all of our inquiries and requests."
"There is nothing that the Dentons AG team is not aware of. The attorneys are always immediately responsive to any communications, sharing regularly any updates or relevant correspondence."
"The team understands complex industry issues quickly and provides a pathway to success immediately thereafter."
"Dentons has the legal expertise to advise our company by utilizing all of the firm's legal resources and expertise to respond to all of our inquiries and requests."
"There is nothing that the Dentons AG team is not aware of. The attorneys are always immediately responsive to any communications, sharing regularly any updates or relevant correspondence."
Notable Practitioners
Head of the firm's Georgia state government affairs practice Edward Lindsey brings to bear his previous experience as a state representative in his representation of clients. His varied practice covers representing clients in the transportation, healthcare and education industries, among others.
Samuel Olens is the former state Attorney General of Georgia. He is a strong choice to represent clients before state and local policymakers.
"He provides outstanding advice and support as we navigate our relationships in Georgia."
Atlanta-based Steven Labovitz has a varied government relations practice, which sees him represent clients before federal, state and local legislators and agencies.
"He is politically connected and great at managing relationships. He is a real go-to, bringing in expertise as needed to address any issue."
Thurbert Baker previously served as Attorney General for the State of Georgia, and is recognized for his work handling corporate compliance matters, investigations and multistate litigation.
"Thurbert provides outstanding advice and support as we navigate our relationships with state attorneys generals."
"Thurbert is a strategic thinker, detail-oriented, creative, diligent and responsive. He is amazing."
Bill McCollum is cochair of Dentons' US state attorney general practice. As a former Florida Attorney General and Congressman, he brings significant expertise to bear for clients in investigations and other regulatory concerns.
"Bill is an all-around pro."
Daniel Gibb counsels clients regarding their interactions with state attorneys general matters including investigations and public policy issues. He is particularly noted for his expertise relating to consumer protection and data privacy.
"Dan is always prepared and knowledgeable."
"Dan always provides valuable counsel, his information and advice being thorough and trusted."
Matthew Cutts is head of the firm's US policy and government relations practice. He is noted in particular for his expertise in tax and financial services issues.
"Matthew is a top-notch attorney!"
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