In representing clients’ interests on Capitol Hill, my team of government relations attorneys and I take this proven approach: First, we make it personal and work closely with clients to become an integral part of their business. Second, we’re substantive; we know the issues that affect our clients inside and out. Third, we know the players well and understand how to create, shape and implement a client’s legislative strategy.
Jeff Brooks combines his budget and appropriations experience, his understanding of financial service matters, and his knowledge of legislative strategy to represent clients from the Gulf South, the firm’s major footprint, as well as those in virtually every corner of the country. Jeff guides clients on issues that arise at the federal level in energy, transportation, public works, budget appropriations, education and financial services.
From his previous service as Chief Counsel and Director of Special Projects for Congressman Richard H. Baker, Jeff knows that positive outcomes often hinge on smart, sound legislative strategy, the patience to wait for the right time to put it into play, and the ability to work closely alongside those with whom he’s developed trusting personal relationships. He can point to many such outcomes, like the recent legislative victory worth $390 million in loan forgiveness that he won for four Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and his efforts to advance the causes of his clients before the Army Corps of Engineers.
On the leadership front as a six-term Chair of Adams and Reese’s Executive Committee, Jeff has learned from and stands on the shoulders of the leaders who came before him throughout the firm’s storied past, while always keeping his eyes on the future. What’s more, he strives to follow the relentless work ethic of his hero: baseball legend and leader Cal Ripken Jr.
“ We compete with the very elite Governmental Relations shops in Washington on a daily basis – and win. ”
Education
Bar Admissions
Areas of Practice
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Browne Academy, Board Member
- LSU Flagship Coalition, Board Member
- Pioneer Baseball League, Board Member
- Congressional Coalition of Adoption, Volunteer
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News
- "Louisiana Delegation Secures Almost $614M in Critical Corps Funding," State Affairs Louisiana Politics & Policy, June 2024
- "Congress Takes on Energy Week," State Affairs LaPolitics Beltway Beat Newsletter, March 2024
- "Navigating Louisiana's Influence in DC Politics," interview with Baton Rouge Business Report, January 2024
- "LaPolitics: The Government Relations Q&A," interview with Baton Rouge Business Report, November 2023
- "House Passes Final Version of the COVID-19 Relief Package (HR 1319)," Adams and Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, March 2021
- "Federal Grant Relief Earmarks Billions for Shuttered Venues," Adams and Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, December 2020
- "$120 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund Gaining Traction on Capitol Hill," Adams and Reese Government Relations Client Alert, August 2020
- "Game Changer: New Paycheck Protection Program Rules Give Much Needed Options and Flexibility to Small Businesses," Adams and Reese GR/Labor and Employment Client Alert, June 2020
- "You Want Answers? SBA Provides Loan Forgiveness Guidance," Adams and Reese GR/Labor and Employment Client Alert, May 2020
- "HR 748 - The CARES Act 'Phase 3 of the COVID-19 Response Effort,' Provisions for Higher Education," Adams and Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, March 2020
- "COVID-19 Legislation a 'Good First Step' for Business Owners," interview with New Orleans CityBusiness, March 2020
- "COVID-19 Emergency Appropriations for Employee Benefits," Adams and Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, March 2020
- "Families First Coronavirus Response Act," Adams and Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, March 2020
- "SBA to Provide Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19, Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans," Adams and Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, March 2020
- "President Signs Emergency Supplemental to Combat Coronavirus," Adams and Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, March 2020
- "U.S. Senate Votes to Proceed on Broad-Ranging Energy Measure," Adams and Reese Government Relations Alert, March 2020
- "House Passes Emergency Supplemental to Combat Coronavirus," Adams and Reese Crisis Preparedness and Response Client Alert, March 2020
- "How the Stimulus Package Affects Your Business," JEDCO Webinar, March 2020
- "A Difficult Road Awaits the U.S. Mexico Canada Trade Agreement in Congress," Adams and Reese Government Relations Alert, October 2018
- "Tariff Update - Trade War Drums Grow Louder," Adams and Reese Government Relations Alert, October 2018
- "Adams and Reese Tariff Updates," Adams and Reese Government Relations Alert, August 2018
- "Adams and Reese Tariff Updates," Adams and Reese Government Relations Alert, August 2018
- "Capitol Hill Landscape with LaPolitics Weekly," interview with LaPolitics.com, February 2017
- "Congress Tackles Injury Standards in Class Actions (Again)," Adams and Reese Class Action/Complex Litigation Alert, January 2016