About

Provided by Hogan Lovells

Hogan Lovells’ premier Government Relations and Public Affairs practice takes a strategic approach to complex, often highly technical matters. Our global team combines the industry knowledge of more than 600 regulatory lawyers with a deep understanding of how government works. We offer clients a formidable combination of political and legal intelligence. In addition to our top-tier Chambers USA ranking, we are regularly included in rankings compiled by industry surveys, including Legal Times’ Influence 50, Washingtonian’s Top Lobbyists, and The National Law Journal’s Leaders of the Pack.

Many of our lawyers and policy advocates have extensive backgrounds in public service. We take the time to learn the nuances of your business and incorporate them into a strategic approach. We operate across the major policy-making centers of the world—including Washington, Brussels, London, and Beijing. With vast experience informed by local insight, we deliver results on a local or international level. We offer clients lobbying and public affairs support, advise on media relations, support social media engagement, produce digital advocacy and ads, and provide crisis communications assistance. Our areas of focus include congressional investigations, coalition management, education, energy legislation and policy, environment/climate change, federal funding and appropriations, financial services, foreign government representation, political law compliance, and tax legislation and policy.

Chambers Review

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Government Relations: Federal - USA - Nationwide
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Hogan Lovells provides a comprehensive regulatory and legislative advocacy service to corporate clients, trade associations and nonprofit organizations. The practice is able to act on cross-border matters due to its wide geographic reach. The team has particular expertise in issues concerning tax, aviation, federal funding, international trade and automotive. The firm is also noted for its state attorneys general and Congressional investigations practices.

Work Highlights

Provided by Hogan Lovells
  • Hogan Lovells provided regulatory and legislative advice for Nissan North America including with regards to the Inflation Reduction Act

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Karl Racine
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Band 2

As former attorney general of Washington DC, Karl Racine is opportunely placed at Hogan Lovells to counsel clients through investigations, litigation and other enforcement actions.

"He brings his multifaceted experience to private practice. He is a very strong communicator, helping us devise strategy to help reach our goals. He brings deep litigation experience and is trusted by the wider community."

"Karl is excellent. He is an expert lawyer who is analytical, creative, responsive and great on his feet. His oratory skills are excellent, with a great touch for relationship building."

"He has the combination of legal, litigation and advisory skills as well as business understanding.  He brings business acumen into his legal strategy, understanding how business knowledge intersects with the legal and political landscape."

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Norm Coleman
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Band 2

Former senator Norm Coleman is a supremely established figure who regularly advises clients on foreign policy issues. He wins praise for his deep experience and relationships with lawmakers.

"His insight and strategic capacity is exceptional. He listens, cuts through the noise to provide advice that is clear, grounded, thoughtful and level headed."

"Norm is very knowledgeable about and immersed in Washington DC."

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Aaron Cutler
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Band 3

Aaron Cutler has developed deep relationships in Congress and the executive branch. He is especially well placed to represent clients before the Energy and Financial Services committees.

"Aaron is fantastic. He is always a pleasure to work with, being not just professional but personal in his communication."

"He has top political skills, helping to navigate us through congressional investigations."

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Ivan Zapien
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Band 3

Ivan Zapien is known for his strong connections in the House and Senate. He counsels a varied client base, which includes clients in the retail and manufacturing sectors.

"Ivan is very knowledgeable and customer-oriented with strong connections."

"He provides wise and sage counsel. He has instant credibility with a calm and confident demeanor."

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Jason Downs
3
Band 3

Jason Downs is well placed to advise his clients regarding advocacy, regulatory and enforcement matters. Clients benefit from his wealth of governmental experience, having served as the Chief Deputy Attorney General for the District of Columbia.

"Working with Jason makes me confident that the matter would be favorably resolved."

"We value his perspective and insight, being very practical in his advice. He is very proactive in spotting issues and bringing them to our attention as well as being savvy and knowledgeable in his advice."

"He is very plugged in and knows everything that needs to be known."

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Ari Fridman
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Up and Coming

Ari Fridman is lauded for his Capitol Hill experience and expertise regarding Congressional investigations.

"Ari is very responsive, delivering quality work that understands the political context."

Jay Jones
Associates to watch

Jay Jones is a senior associate at Hogan Lovells noted for his consumer protection expertise and experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare space.

"He is a fantastic associate. He is super smart, always looking for ways to develop the relationship with us."

"Jay is not only a passionate but powerful advocate. He is really sharp and incredibly connected. He has great instincts and leverages his influence to deliver results."

Ranked Lawyers at
Hogan Lovells

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USA - Nationwide

Government Relations: Congressional Investigations

3
Aaron Cutler
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Band 3
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Ari Fridman
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Up and Coming
Government Relations: Federal

2
Norm Coleman
2
Band 2
3
Aaron Cutler
3
Band 3
3
Ivan Zapien
3
Band 3
State Attorneys General

2
Karl Racine
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Band 2
3
Jason Downs
3
Band 3
Jay Jones
Associates to watch