Government Relations: Federal
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
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DLA Piper LLP attracts strong market recognition for its handling of regulatory and government affairs issues for domestic and foreign clients across numerous industries. The practice is widely respected for its experienced attorneys and former elected officials, including members of the Senate and House of Representatives. The team is highly adept at guiding clients through the ever-changing regulatory and policy framework surrounding international trade, with additional expertise in the financial sector. Clients also benefit from the firm's noteworthy state attorneys general practice.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper LLP provided government relations advice to Samsung SDI in relation electric vehicle tax credits.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper offer a strong and well-balanced team who have excellent expertise and are very well connected."
"The team is quick to turn around their analysis, being well connected and sharp as well as always professional."
"We go to DLA Piper because they have a global reach, a deep bench with the expertise we need and institutional knowledge of us as a company. They form strong client relationships and will invest in understanding the industry to give great advice that has strong strategic vision as well as technical expertise."
"DLA Piper offer a strong and well-balanced team who have excellent expertise and are very well connected."
"The team is quick to turn around their analysis, being well connected and sharp as well as always professional."
"We go to DLA Piper because they have a global reach, a deep bench with the expertise we need and institutional knowledge of us as a company. They form strong client relationships and will invest in understanding the industry to give great advice that has strong strategic vision as well as technical expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Tsai is cochair of DLA Piper's state attorneys general practice and managing partner of its San Francisco office. He has a broad regulatory enforcement practice with particular strength in state attorneys general investigations, including those involving consumer protection, antitrust and healthcare issues.
"He has fantastic government experience that we really appreciate. His instincts and overall strategy is very strong, thinking deeply about the issues to develop a comprehensive strategy."
"Jeff helps us in a very thorough and thoughtful way. His analysis is very sophisticated and incredibly responsive."
Senior counsel James Blanchard is chair emeritus in the firm's government affairs group. He draws on his experience as former Governor of Michigan, offering clients a breadth of expertise in federal law, policy and regulatory matters. He has notable experience representing clients in the financial services and energy sectors.
"He has great experience and connections."
"He is a thought leader for his clients."
Steven Phillips cochairs the federal law and policy group at DLA Piper where he advises corporations and trade associations with regards to their Congressional and federal policy relating to industries including technology and energy.
"He is on top of trends and policies with a great amount of knowledge."
"His expertise and counsel, great communication and team skills means he gets the job done right."
"We deeply respect Steve's experience and counsel. He is an invaluable partner."
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