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Government Relations: Federal

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King & Spalding LLP

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Government Relations: Federal - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding LLP offers a full-service government relations practice recognized for its strategic handling of a broad spectrum of regulatory, trade and policy matters. The practice boasts extensive experience representing clients in high profile Congressional investigations. The team comprises attorneys with gubernatorial, Congressional and ambassadorial experience. The firm frequently represents clients in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector on important legislative and policy provisions. Additional areas of expertise include trade, transportation, aerospace and infrastructure. It is also noted for its expertise in privacy and data security laws and regulation.

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Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding LLP assisted Padron Cigars in challenging a US Food & Drug Administration regulation that would have imposed significant financial burdens on the premium cigar industry.

Strengths

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  • The firm has some of the greatest legal minds of this generation.

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  • The team combines top-tier Washington regulatory expertise with practical, reputation-savvy advice, delivered with the responsiveness and collaboration of an in-house partner.

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  • King & Spalding has attorneys who understand how investigations should be handled and have the legal expertise to handle them.

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  • King & Spalding has a breadth of experience across the aisle and provides very business-oriented advice and solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alicia C O'Brien
    Alicia C O'Brien

    Alicia C O'Brien

    Alicia O'Brien brings extensive experience from her time in senior leadership in the White House to serve her clients in both the public and private sector. She is sought out for her expertise pertaining to Congressional investigations and other oversight matters.

    • Alicia is absolute perfection in everything she does and how she represents her clients.

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    • Alicia is an excellent attorney and provides business-oriented solutions.

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    • Alicia is a tireless advocate. She understands the subject matter masterfully, which carries over to excellent preparation.

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    • Alicia is plugged in to what is happening on Capitol Hill. She knows the players and has worked with them all, so has a great rapport with them.

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    • Alicia is one of the best business partners I've ever worked with. She provides practical and business focused advice.

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  • Daniel F Donovan III
    Daniel F Donovan III

    Daniel F Donovan III

    Daniel Donovan concentrates his practice on the representation of corporate clients in Congressional investigations in both the House and Senate. He acts on behalf of clients in the financial services, healthcare and manufacturing sectors, among others.

    • Daniel is measured, smart and understands how Congress works.

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    • Daniel is an excellent attorney. He is thoughtful, thorough and responsive.

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    • Daniel is an incredible practitioner.

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  • Thomas Spulak
    Thomas Spulak

    Thomas Spulak

    Thomas Spulak is a highly sought-out adviser for complex legislative and policy affairs issues, and also advises clients on compliance with lobbying rules.

    • Thomas is flexible and knowledgeable, and we love working with him.

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    • Thomas is one of the very best lawyers in Washington, DC.

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    • I trust his judgment and his expertise.

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    • Thomas has extensive and unique experience in election law and regulations, as well as government affairs.

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