Government Affairs

Where policy is shaped —
and where it bites.

Andrew & Hopkins maintains a dedicated Government Affairs practice serving clients before the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and state legislatures. We combine former senior government officials with seasoned policy advocates to deliver bipartisan, results-oriented representation on the most consequential issues.

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Capabilities

An integrated approach to federal and multi-state representation.

Our work spans direct legislative and executive branch advocacy, regulatory engagement, coalition strategy, and public affairs. The practice is deliberately integrated with the firm's regulatory, litigation, and transactional groups so that policy advice is grounded in commercial and legal reality.

Federal Legislative

Direct engagement with Members of Congress, senior committee staff, and the leadership offices in both chambers. We have substantive experience across appropriations, oversight, financial services, energy, healthcare, education, and national security.

State & Multi-State

Coordinated representation before state legislatures, governors' offices, and state agencies. Our state work is structured to deliver coherent strategy across jurisdictions while respecting local political dynamics.

Executive Branch

Engagement with executive branch agencies on rulemaking, enforcement priorities, and policy implementation. We advise clients on responding to RFIs, comment opportunities, and public hearings.

Coalition Strategy

Design and execution of multi-stakeholder coalitions to advance shared policy objectives. We have built and led coalitions across industries on tax, regulatory, and trade matters.

Public Affairs

Strategic communications, media engagement, and stakeholder strategy supporting legislative and regulatory advocacy. We work with leading public affairs firms when a fully integrated campaign is required.

Policy Counsel

Pre-engagement strategic counsel on policy questions, regulatory developments, and the political environment shaping a client's industry. We help clients understand the landscape before deciding whether and how to engage.

Sectors Served

Where our policy work is concentrated.

Financial Services

Banking, securities, payments, fintech, and digital asset policy at federal and state level.

Energy & Infrastructure

Permitting, environmental review, energy regulation, and infrastructure policy.

Healthcare

Reimbursement, coverage, and regulatory matters across providers, payors, and life sciences.

Technology

AI, data privacy, content moderation, and the broader regulatory architecture for digital platforms.

Our Team

Government Affairs professionals.

Our Government Affairs practice is led by lawyers with first-hand government experience and senior policy advocates with deep relationships across the political spectrum.

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Ronald Malcom
Ronald Malcom
Senior Counsel

Building the AML and sanctions programs that hold up the day the regulators arrive.

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James Benson
James Benson
Senior Counsel

Where higher education policy is written, defended, and lived — senior counsel for the institutions that shape it.

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David Brown
David Brown
Senior Counsel

Trusted counsel to the colleges, universities, and trustees that educate the next generation of leaders.

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Eric Luke
Eric Luke
Senior Counsel

Compliance, governance, and enforcement defense for institutions operating at the regulatory frontier.

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Lobbying Disclosure & Compliance

Andrew & Hopkins lobbying activity is registered and disclosed in accordance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act and applicable state lobbying disclosure regimes. Lobbying services provided by the firm are not the practice of law, and communications in connection with lobbying activity are generally not protected by the attorney-client privilege. Where the firm represents foreign clients, registrations are filed under the Foreign Agents Registration Act as required.