Governmental Relations

The Adams and Reese Governmental Relations Team provides comprehensive representation for clients who interact with the public sector. We work with government at the federal, state and local levels to advance our clients' goals and interests. Our team strives to know our clients' businesses and understand their needs. We apply a broad range of public policy tools to achieve results that advance our clients' strategic objectives. Beginning with a clear understanding of the client's needs, our attorneys and lobbyists craft strategies and implement action plans that may involve legislative or executive processes. We build the necessary team within the firm to get the job done. We employ coalition-building, where it is appropriate; we are also prepared to fight our clients' battles alone, when necessary. We are equipped to work both sides of the political aisle.

Our Governmental Relations Team is comprised of professionals who understand the laws that shape federal funding. We have enjoyed measurable success in achieving appropriation requests and authorizing language that meets the needs of our governmental, private sector and non-profit clients.

Over the years we have built a client base that includes Fortune 500 publicly-traded corporations, smaller companies headquartered in our regional footprint, governmental entities, professional associations and various non-profit organizations. Adams and Reese's commitment is to provide our clients with high quality state and federal representation in the most prompt, cost effective and efficient manner possible.

A snapshot of our areas of concentration includes:

Adams and Reese works with our clients to devise solutions to business and organizational challenges and develops strategies to implement those solutions through advocacy in the public arena.

Adams and Reese has a team of federal lobbyists, as well as state-based lobbyists. Our team includes a number of former lawmakers and other distinguished public officials. Our collective networks and experience translate into powerful tools for addressing business and organizational challenges.

Adams and Reese is experienced in assisting clients with interests related to the annual federal appropriation bills. By understanding the complex process by which Congress authorizes and funds state and federal programs, our team members routinely interact with various congressional delegations.

Adams and Reese's Governmental Relations Team has a regional footprint. We develop project teams with lobbyists and professionals from our offices throughout the South Central United States to provide clients with the breadth and depth needed to address issues and projects that touch multiple jurisdictions. In addition, we are comfortable with participating in or managing broad initiatives. The Governmental Relations Team routinely joins forces with outside lawyers, lobbyists, event planners and other specialists to create the best approach for meeting objectives of our clients.

While our client base is increasingly national in scope, Adams and Reese remains committed to furthering the economic well being of the South Central Region. We recognize the need for regional businesses and citizen groups to unite in their efforts to promote trade, commerce and industry. The involvement of our attorneys in the civic activities of the region, combined with the varied backgrounds of our governmental relations professionals, enables us to convene a highly qualified regional government affairs team.

Our attorneys and staff members are available to:

• Analyze specific business and other strategic objectives
• Evaluate and manage political risks
• Promote interests before government departments, agencies and legislative bodies, in the diplomatic community and in broader policy arenas
• Undertake research and policy analysis, draft or deliver testimony, and prepare and distribute formal and informal advocacy materials
• Draft, monitor, promote and report on legislation

• Build grassroots support and address cross-jurisdictional policy issues by working with the firms state and local governmental relations professionals

Aerospace
Agriculture and Rural Development
Airports
Banking
Defense
Education
Energy
Environment
Financial Services
Health Care
Housing
Manufacturers
Maritime
Municipalities, Counties and Parishes
Pharmaceuticals
Procurement
Tax
Telecommunications
Transit Authorities
Transportation and Logistics
Travel
Utilities

"When it affects our business, we believe that the Adams and Reese Governmental Relations Team provides the most comprehensive and experienced professionals available. It is one of the wisest investments we have made."

- Jessie Johnson, Vice President for Business Development, Blossman Propane

"The expert advice, guidance and actions provided by members of Adams and Reese Governmental Relations Team have enabled our federation to successfully address legislative matters affecting our members' livelihoods, as well as the financial futures of our clients."

- Ruby A. Miller, LUTCF, 2006-07 President, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) - Tennessee

"The Adams and Reese Government Relations Team gives maximum value to their clients through their broad base of knowledge and relationships. We appreciate the team's attention to detail which lends itself to high quality work and results in the achievement of our objectives."

- Rose Cox, Amylin

"Retaining the Adams and Reese Government Relations Team is one of the best decisions that I have made during my tenure as League President. The experience and commitment of the team members have greatly assisted in the accomplishment of many objectives throughout the years."

- Anne Cochran, President, Louisiana Credit Union League.

"Given AAA's unique and important purpose to protect and advance freedom of mobility and improve travel safety, we require more than just a 'lobbyist on the hill.'  We demand timely communication and strategic planning that ensures the best use of our time and maximum, positive impact on our more than 4 million members in the Southeast US. Adams and Reese has consistently exceeded our high expectations, and delivered big wins for our members and our organization."

- Tom O'Brien, President & CEO, AAA Auto Club South