About

Provided by Hogan Lovells

Hogan Lovells’ premier Government Relations and Public Affairs practice takes a strategic approach to complex, often highly technical matters. Our global team combines the industry knowledge of more than 600 regulatory lawyers with a deep understanding of how government works. We offer clients a formidable combination of political and legal intelligence. In addition to our top-tier Chambers USA ranking, we are regularly included in rankings compiled by industry surveys, including Legal Times’ Influence 50, Washingtonian’s Top Lobbyists, and The National Law Journal’s Leaders of the Pack.

Many of our lawyers and policy advocates have extensive backgrounds in public service. We take the time to learn the nuances of your business and incorporate them into a strategic approach. We operate across the major policy-making centers of the world—including Washington, Brussels, London, and Beijing. With vast experience informed by local insight, we deliver results on a local or international level. We offer clients lobbying and public affairs support, advise on media relations, support social media engagement, produce digital advocacy and ads, and provide crisis communications assistance. Our areas of focus include congressional investigations, coalition management, education, energy legislation and policy, environment/climate change, federal funding and appropriations, financial services, foreign government representation, political law compliance, and tax legislation and policy.

Chambers Review

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Government Relations: Congressional Investigations - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells provides a comprehensive regulatory and legislative advocacy service to corporate clients, trade associations and non-profit organizations. The practice is able to act on cross-border matters due to its wide geographic reach. The team has particular expertise in issues concerning tax, aviation, federal funding, international trade and automotive. The firm is also noted for its State Attorneys General and Congressional investigations practices.

Work Highlights

  • Hogan Lovells advised GoPuff in litigation brought by the District of Columbia AG under the DC Consumer Protection Procedures Act.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Karl Racine
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Karl Racine
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As former attorney general of Washington, DC, Karl Racine is opportunely placed at Hogan Lovells to counsel clients through investigations, litigation and other enforcement actions.

Karl is a really talented practitioner.

Karl has a fantastic background and understanding of the AG perspective.

Karl is a politically savvy attorney and counselor.

Norm Coleman
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Norm Coleman
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Former senator Norm Coleman is a supremely established figure who regularly advises clients on foreign policy issues. He wins praise for his deep experience and relationships with lawmakers.

Norm is an exemplary partner.

Former Senator Norm Coleman's client service is outstanding. He is consistently accessible, responsive and demonstrates a deep personal commitment to achieving our objectives.

Norm has a lot of good connections on Capitol Hill. He is responsive and jumps right in.

Jason Downs
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Jason Downs
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Jason Downs is well placed to advise his clients regarding advocacy, regulatory and enforcement matters. Clients benefit from his wealth of governmental experience, having served as the Chief Deputy Attorney General for the District of Columbia.

Jason is a really skilled and capable leader.

Jason has superb experience with AG investigations and is very responsive. He is a quick study.

Aaron Cutler
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Aaron Cutler
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Aaron Cutler has developed deep relationships in Congress and the executive branch. He is especially well placed to represent clients before the Energy and Financial Services committees.

Aaron provides excellent strategic advice on policy issues and advocacy issues.

Aaron is a very strong team leader.

Aaron is a smart lawyer and is very well-respected.

Ivan Zapien
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Ivan Zapien
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Ivan Zapien is known for his strong connections in the House and Senate. He counsels a varied client base, which includes clients in the retail and manufacturing sectors.

Ivan provides sage advice. He is very thoughtful and has his finger on the pulse.

Ivan is one of the best in the business. He understands the changing dynamics of the Hill and the administration.

Ari Fridman
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Ari Fridman
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Ari Fridman is lauded for his Capitol Hill experience and expertise regarding Congressional investigations.

Ari is a sophisticated problem-solver.

Ari has strong client management skills and an ability to translate company speak to plain English.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Government Relations: Congressional Investigations

Aaron Cutler
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Aaron Cutler
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Ari Fridman
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Ari Fridman
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Up and Coming
Government Relations: Federal

Norm Coleman
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Norm Coleman
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Aaron Cutler
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Aaron Cutler
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Ivan Zapien
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Ivan Zapien
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State Attorneys General

Karl Racine
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Karl Racine
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Jason Downs
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Jason Downs
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