Squire Sanders Public Advocacy, LLC offers decades of experience and relationships on Capitol Hill, in the White House and in the halls of government. Our experience includes public service, elected and appointed, at the state and federal levels, both within and outside the United States. We also bring a reputation for integrity. The message and the messenger do make a difference in the public policy arena.

We assist clients, including businesses and governments, both domestic and foreign, in their dealings with the federal government. With access to the global platform of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P., we also help clients navigate the political systems of governments around the world.

We pride ourselves on results and a practical and balanced political approach to achieving our clients’ goals. We solve problems, but we also identify opportunities for our clients.

We Help Them Hear You

Getting heard above the din is a challenge in Washington. We help our clients sharpen their messages and develop strategies to make sure they are heard, at the right time and by the right people. We regularly provide advice and counsel to clients in: 

• Identifying legislative goals and strategies
• Monitoring the progress of legislation
• Direct lobbying and arranging client meetings with key decision makers
• Maintaining close ongoing working relationships with policymakers
• Drafting and promoting proposed legislation before Congress
• Advancing policy positions before the Executive Branch
• Crafting reports and testimony, statutory language, legislative histories, briefs and talking points
• Assembling coalitions
• Enlisting the support of special interest groups, trade associations, grassroots organizations and local constituencies
• Anticipating opposition to client goals and developing specific plans to overcome it
• Blocking or amending adverse legislation
• Providing issues management and political analysis
• Advising regarding campaign finance laws and regulations and coordinating fundraising efforts

WE HAVE THE EXPERIENCE

Clients of all types and sizes come to us for help:

• Banking and financial services institutions, in drafting legislation and regulations.
  
• Information technology companies, in drafting and lobbying legislation and in their dealings with the Departments of Commerce, Justice and State.
  
• Energy companies, before Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Corps of Engineers and the Departments of Energy and Interior.
  
• Businesses, in their dealings with the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Homeland Security, Treasury and Transportation; Internal revenue Service, Federal Maritime Commission; Maritime Administration; Customs and Border Protection; Coast Guard; Military Sealift Command; Surface Transportation Board; and numerous other federal agencies.
  
• Governments, providing officials and political parties from many governments around the world with general representation and advice on matters relating to commercial, security, humanitarian and political issues.
  
• Infrastructure and transportation companies, including air and surface transportation providers and manufacturers, in their dealings with the Department of Transportation and its constituent agencies, the Department of Homeland Security, including the Transportation Security Administration, all transportation-related congressional committees and local and state governments in connection with transportation and homeland security issues.
  
• Security companies, in navigating the evolving Department of Homeland Security and its constituent agencies.
  
• Media and entertainment interests, addressing policy issues concerning intellectual property, media concentration, broadcast decency and artists' First Amendment rights before Congress and the Executive Branch.
  
• Native American governments, before Congress and the Executive Branch.

WE ARE GLOBAL

We serve the interests of governments and private sector clients around the world, including work relevant to Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Taiwan, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

We Deliver Expertise

When we assist clients, we are not alone. We have immediate access to the global resources of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P., an international law firm with lawyers in 32 offices around the world. When requested by our clients, we can draw upon the industry and subject matter expertise of Squire Sanders lawyers. Industries in which we have significant experience include:

• Aerospace
• Aviation
• Biotechnology
• Chemicals
• Communications
• Construction and engineering
• Consumer products
• Defense
• Education
• Energy
• Financial services
• Government affairs
• Government contractors
• Health care
• Hospitality, leisure and gaming
• Insurance
• Intellectual Property
• Life sciences
• Manufacturing
• Maritime
• Media and entertainment
• Medical devices
• Pharmaceuticals
• Real Estate
• Security
• Sports
• Steel
• Technology
• Transportation

With Squire Sanders Public Advocacy at your side, you can expect efficient, cost-effective service in attaining your public policy and legislative goals. We look beyond the obvious and work towards a solution that best meets your individual needs. We will develop a clear and concise plan and assemble a team that brings to bear the expertise and experience required to accomplish your goals.