Government Relations: Federal
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+1 202 737 0500Chambers Review
King & Spalding LLP offers a full-service government relations practice recognized for its strategic handling of a broad spectrum of regulatory, trade and policy matters. The practice boasts extensive experience representing clients in high-profile Congressional investigations. The team comprises attorneys with gubernatorial, Congressional and ambassadorial experience. The firm frequently represents clients in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector on important legislative and policy provisions. Additional areas of expertise include trade, transportation, aerospace and infrastructure. It is also noted for its expertise in privacy and data security laws and regulation.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding LLP advised Adventist Healthcare with regards to Congressional funding for the construction of a new hospital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They think ahead and provide guidance before an issue even arises, critical to fast-moving environments. They're also extremely thorough, bringing great trust."
"King & Spalding pull together strong teams of top-notch attorneys to provide excellent advice and counsel on complex matters."
"They are able to handle really high-profile, complex matters. Their bench is deep, meaning they can always staff matters with great talent. Their advice, litigation work and council is fantastic."
"They think ahead and provide guidance before an issue even arises, critical to fast-moving environments. They're also extremely thorough, bringing great trust."
"King & Spalding pull together strong teams of top-notch attorneys to provide excellent advice and counsel on complex matters."
"They are able to handle really high-profile, complex matters. Their bench is deep, meaning they can always staff matters with great talent. Their advice, litigation work and council is fantastic."
Notable Practitioners
Theodore Hester is senior partner at King & Spalding, skilled at handling Congressional investigations and providing crisis communications counseling.
Daniel Donovan concentrates his practice on the representation of corporate clients in Congressional investigations in both the House and Senate. He acts on behalf of clients in the financial services, healthcare and manufacturing sectors, among others.
"Daniel is an expert in Congressional investigations and is always able to keep a calm head."
"He is very capable and engenders confidence."
"Dan is truly a great partner for us and we have complete confidence in his ability to manage complex issues and communicate with our senior leaders."
Alicia O'Brien brings extensive experience from her time in senior leadership in the White House to serve her clients in both the public and private sector. She is sought out for her expertise pertaining to Congressional investigations and other oversight matters.
"Alicia is very experienced in Congressional investigations. She is a tremendous lawyer with impressive judgment, calm under pressure and great at putting people at ease. Her judgment is second to none as she can see around corners."
"She is an incredibly talented lawyer who is extremely well connected as well as having real tact with clients and co-council. She is highly sought after and well regarded."
"Alicia knows Congress inside and out, expertly navigating both the legal and political aspects of those investigations. She's highly responsive, a hard worker, a skilled leader, an innovative thinker and the consummate problem solver."
Thomas Spulak is a highly sought-out adviser for complex legislative and policy affairs issues, and also advises clients on compliance with lobbying rules.
"He has fantastic experience, being very strategic and very credible."