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About

Provided by Akin

To learn more about Akin’s Government Relations capabilities, please visit the lobbying & public policy or congressional investigations pages under Services at www.akingump.com.

Chambers Review

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State Attorneys General - USA - Nationwide

3

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Akin's stellar lobbying offering represents domestic and foreign clients before a wide range of policymakers on Capitol Hill, including the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees. Its bipartisan team possesses significant capabilities in international trade, emerging technology, energy and environmental concerns. Additional areas of expertise include tax, healthcare and IP reform, with clients able to access an integrated global service boasting enviable regulatory expertise. The group also offers extensive Congressional investigations and state attorneys general expertise for corporations and individuals.

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Work Highlights

Akin represented the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia in a Congressional investigation conducted by the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee related to the proposed PGA/LIV agreement.

Strengths

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Akin has the highest quality lawyers.

State Attorneys General respondent
USA

The political and technical acumen at Akin is impressive.

State Attorneys General respondent
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Akin's bench of policy professionals is deep and well-plugged into the happenings and attitudes of policymakers.

State Attorneys General respondent
USA

Akin has the highest quality lawyers.

State Attorneys General respondent
USA

The political and technical acumen at Akin is impressive.

State Attorneys General respondent
USA

Akin's bench of policy professionals is deep and well-plugged into the happenings and attitudes of policymakers.

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Notable Practitioners

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1

Brian Pomper

1

Band 1

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 is an expert in many key areas.

Brian is one of the brightest lawyers.

2

Ed Pagano

2

Band 2

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

Ed Pagano can tell clients exactly what they need to focus on and help them to make sense of it in a logical way.

2

G. Hunter Bates

2

Band 2

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.

His depth of his experience coupled with his innate political ability and public policy acumen is instrumental to clients.

Hunter brings extensive value to our operations and adds great strength to our strategic planning.

2

Mark Herring

2

Band 2

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's dedication and commitment to achieving client goals is evident in all he does. I appreciate not only his legal acumen but his excellent judgment and strategic thinking.

Mark Herring is able to make complex issues digestible for clients.

3

Jeffrey McMillen

3

Band 3

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

Jeffrey excels because he fosters, renews and refreshes his relationships in the space.

Jeffrey is a problem-solver and politically astute.

Miranda Dore

Associates to watch

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

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Government Relations: Congressional Investigations

Miranda Dore

Associates to watch

Government Relations: Federal

1

Brian Pomper

1

Band 1

2

Ed Pagano

2

Band 2

2

G. Hunter Bates

2

Band 2

3

Jeffrey McMillen

3

Band 3

State Attorneys General

2

Mark Herring

2

Band 2

Members

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G. Hunter Bates

Jeffrey McMillen