Navigating local, state, and federal government can feel like running a gauntlet. We help clients clear the path. Whether you’re facing legislative uncertainty, regulatory barriers, or political roadblocks, our government relations team delivers strategic advocacy and legal insight to help you influence policy, shape public opinion, and accomplish your goals.
What we do
We provide full-service government relations and legislative counsel for businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, and trade associations at the local, state, and federal levels. From direct lobbying and rulemaking to issue advocacy and campaign and lobbying compliance, we serve as both strategist and advocate—helping clients build support, gain leverage, and get results.
Our attorneys and consultants specialize in:
- Lobbying and legislative strategy
- Rulemaking and administrative advocacy
- Regulatory counsel and permitting
- Political and issue advocacy
- Grasstops and grassroots coalition building
- Strategic communications in coordination with our Crisis Management & Public Relations team
Why choose us
Clients seek us out when they want battle-tested advocates with firsthand experience in the halls of power. Our bipartisan team is deeply embedded in the policymaking process, with a well-earned reputation for hard work, clear communication, and effective results.
Because we work closely with Bernstein Shur’s municipal, energy, environmental, and business law teams, our clients benefit from comprehensive legal insight and highly specialized expertise—all in one, integrated and coordinated relationship.