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Arnold & Porter

Government Relations: Federal

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Arnold & Porter

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Government Relations: Federal - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Arnold & Porter spearheads significant legislative and regulatory provisions on behalf of corporations, trade associations and non-profit organizations. The bipartisan team is noted for its expertise in the healthcare policy space. The team also fields substantive expertise in national security, international trade and insurance. In addition to federal lobbying, the team offers notable strength in legislative and public policy affairs at the state level.

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Work Highlights

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  • Arnold & Porter assisted Georgetown University in preparing Interim President Robert M. Groves to testify in a July 15 hearing before the House Committee on Education & Workforce regarding antisemitism in higher education.

Strengths

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  • The team understands how to respond in complex environments with multiple audiences and sensitive issues. It can build strategies that enable its clients to be successful.

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  • Arnold & Porter has a very solid and experienced team.

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  • The Arnold & Porter team has complete and comprehensive understanding of our business and the impact of policies and legislation on our work.

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  • The team takes the time to understand short and long term business objectives.

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  • Arnold & Porter has a very sophisticated understanding of legal, political and media aspects of matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kevin O'Neill
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    Kevin O'Neill

    Kevin O'Neill represents an enviable client base of Fortune 500 corporations, coalitions and foreign sovereigns, among others, in a wide range of public policy and legislative matters.

    • Kevin has a lot of experience in this space.

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    • Kevin provides outstanding leadership, analysis and partnership in moving our priorities forward.

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    • Kevin is focused on building relationships and is a strong leader.

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    • Kevin is highly responsive to client needs, well aware of the broader environment and offers thoughtful, sound advice.

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    • Kevin has an impressive ability to weed through complex situations while keeping focus on what the overarching goal is.

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  • Rachel Cotton
    Rachel Cotton

    Rachel Cotton

    Rachel Cotton is known for representing clients in responses to and appearances before Congress, with experience across a wide range of industries.

    • Rachel Cotton is a budding superstar in this space. She is a good writer, tough negotiator and creative in thinking about pathways to a solution.

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    • Rachel is an incredible attorney who has the best interests of her clients in mind at all times. We feel lucky to have her in our corner.

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    • Rachel is extraordinary in all areas.

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    • Rachel is a strategic, excellent lawyer who has operated at the highest levels and will bring that wealth of experience to our matters.

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    • Clients facing a potential crisis are in good hands with Rachel. She has a deep knowledge of congressional and other government investigations, and I've seen up close her strong legal judgment and calm under pressure in high stakes matters.

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