Government Relations: State & Local

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Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

Calfee’s Government Relations and Legislation practice is respected for political savvy and effectiveness, legal expertise, honesty, and relationships with local, state, and federal government on both sides of the aisle. Calfee’s team spans the Midwest and nationally, including Washington, D.C. Calfee lawyers and lobbyists provide specialized services:

Legislative Lobbying

• Develop strategy, draft legislation
• Prepare testimony
• Build legislative support
• Testify before legislative committees
• Foster legislative relationships
• Monitor legislative activity

 Executive Agency Lobbying

• Develop strategy, prepare supporting materials
• Foster executive agency relationships

 Public Policy Advocacy

• Analyze policy, political perspectives
• Develop grass-roots support
• Create stakeholder coalitions

Government Contract / Executive Agency Procurement

• Monitor procurement opportunities
• Support State Term Schedule applications
• Counsel on competitive bid requirements
• Assist with public records requests
• Truth-In-Negotiations Act issues

Agency Regulatory Matters

• Analyze regulations
• Attend hearings
• Ensure Executive Order compliance
• Permit, licensing regulations and applications

Administrative Rule-Making

• Monitor administrative agencies
• Draft administrative rules
• Impact rule-making process
• Represent clients in public and administrative hearings

Political Action Committees

• Develop strategies for PAC contributions
• Facilitate legal formation
• Handle regulatory functions
• Monitor campaign finance limitations