Government Relations: Federal

Brian Pomper continues to excel in government relations matters concerning international trade and demonstrates strength in advising on tax concerns and intellectual property protections.

"Brian possesses a keen sense of what matters and what doesn't. With lots of experience of navigating Washington, he is well placed to understand policy. We always get what we need with Brian."

"Brian has exceptional Hill experience."

"Brian understands the Hill, the trade environment and the intersection with business."

Karen Christian co-leads Akin's Congressional investigations practice. She has experience representing clients before various Congressional committees. She draws upon her experience as a former general counsel at the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce.

"She has strong political instincts from her time on the hill but also counsels on the legal technicalities, impacts and risks. She is an incredibly valuable adviser."

"Karen understands the ebb and flow of investigations. She is adept at helping clients see the risks and dealing with them in advance, helping us manage political and legal risk."

"Karen is very strategic in the way she conducts her work. She is very thorough and organized, always finding appropriate resources to make sure she has the full picture."

Esteemed practitioner Raphael Prober represents individuals and companies in Congressional investigations as well as related government investigations and regulatory matters.

"Rafi partners with us to find workable solutions. He is a fantastic expert in the area, giving you extreme comfort. He shows a great level of tact with congressional entities and his background knowledge constantly impresses me."

"Rafi is thoughtful, engaged and user-friendly."

"He demonstrates outstanding customer service, achieving excellent results. He is thoughtful and considerate, as well as also sophisticated and wise."

Arshi Siddiqui is regularly called upon by clients, particularly in the healthcare and telecommunications sectors, to advise on tax policy issues and strengthen relations with Democratic legislators.

"Arshi is fantastic and hard-working. She is passionate about and comprehensive in her work. She is a leader, pushing things forward for us."

Ed Pagano advises clients on a range of government relations matters, including technology, antitrust and communications policy.

"Ed is amazingly experienced, coming up with creative strategies. He highlights things we otherwise wouldn't see, being thorough and very helpful. He always makes us aware of anything that is going on that is relevant to us."

"Ed has amazing experience and is an immaculate professional, always getting the job done."

Mark Herring brings experience as former attorney general of Virginia to his role co-leading Akin's state attorneys general practice. Here clients turn to him for counsel regarding investigations and other regulatory matters.

"Mark has a grasp of legislative priorities, being incredibly thoughtful and creative."

"He is a seasoned attorney with a deep understanding of government investigations and high-profile litigation."

"He has a very unique understanding of how the law, regulations, enforcement and policy impact people's lives on the ground, allowing him to advise clients on legal strategy and its impacts."

Hunter Bates is co-leader of Akin's lobbying and public policy practice. He supports corporate clients and trade associations' lobbying efforts, including in relation to taxation, healthcare, transportation, technology and financial services.

"Hunter uses his extensive government affairs and legal background to have a very practical approach, making very real connections for us."

"He is a very innovative thinker who is good at reading the room and understanding what is going on."

"Hunter is a very effective lobbyist."

Jeffrey McMillen is a widely respected tax lobbyist, advising domestic and multinational companies on tax and regulatory issues.

"His ability to explain things is really notable, even for something as convoluted as tax policy. I rely on him heavily as he allows me to do my job effectively."

"His main strength is his consistent achievement of results. He is bespoke in his approach, devising the right strategy for each of our objectives. He does not take the cookie-cutter approach but tailors everything for each individual matter, need and objective."

Martine Cicconi is noted for her expertise advising public and private sector clients with regards to a variety of state attorneys general enforcement actions. She draws upon her experience as former Special Assistant to the President and Senior Counsel in the Office of the White House Counsel.

"Martine is a very talented lawyer. She is extremely smart with impressive depth of experience."

"Martine is excellent to work with, providing excellent client service. She has an incredible body of substantive knowledge and commercial awareness."

"She is an intelligent and complex thinker, able to take thorny legal issues and see a path through. She is extraordinarily analytical and works through complex legal problems."

Associate Miranda Dore has a broad contentious practice with particular strength counseling individuals and corporate clients on Congressional inquiries.

"She is an amazing researcher with a deep background in investigations. She is able to bring together evidence to help preparations, testimony and overall representation."

"Miranda is very smart as well as compassionate through a daunting experience. Her service goes beyond just legal preparation to personal care."