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Our customized research system not only helps you respond more effectively to pending Congressional or regulatory actions, but also identifies risks, analyzes challenges, and uncovers new opportunities. From ongoing, client-specific bill tracking to legislative and regulatory due diligence on an investment or transaction, our analysis can be a critical part of informing your decision-making and leading you to success.
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Chicago
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John provides practical, strategic advice to clients on governmental and business matters. John provides practical, strategic advice to clients on governmental and bu... |
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Legislative Director
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Washington, D.C.
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As a relentless builder of strategic networks, Ben leverages his bipartisan connections in Washington and throughout the country to connect clients to Congress, the Admin... As a relentless builder of strategic networks, Ben leverages his bipartisan... |
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Washington, D.C.
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Jack has a wide range of public policy and strategic communications experience in regional and international law firms and public affairs firms, where he has worked with ... Jack has a wide range of public policy and strategic communications experie... |
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Washington, D.C.
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Chris came to Washington to attend college and has been at the intersection of politics and education ever since. Chris came to Washington to attend college and has been at the intersection... |
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Dallas
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Elizabeth represents clients in high-stakes litigation across the country, including commercial disputes, product defects claims, and consumer fraud and securities fraud ... Elizabeth represents clients in high-stakes litigation across the country, ... |
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Chicago
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Michael counsels clients on patent and trademark issues and represents them in federal courts across the United States. Michael counsels clients on patent and trademark issues and represents them... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Ken has spent his entire legal career in the public and private sectors in Washington, DC and has a thorough understanding and appreciation of how lobbying can advance cl... Ken has spent his entire legal career in the public and private sectors in ... |
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Senior Advisor
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Washington, D.C.
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Kyle works with clients to build relationships with legislators, regulators and policy makers on Capitol Hill to achieve legislative, regulatory, investment and project d... Kyle works with clients to build relationships with legislators, regulators... |
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Washington, D.C.
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Jane serves as counsel to transit agencies across the country on a range of issues from funding to project development to procurement. Jane serves as counsel to transit agencies across the country on a range of... |
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