Government
Advocacy andPublic Policy
Our Government Advocacy & Public Policy teamadvances the goals of corporations, associations,governments, and other organizations by understanding
their interests, applying practical governmental andpolitical experience, and leveraging bipartisan
relationships to ensure clients maximize their exposure
and influence in Washington. Our lobbying practiceefficiently leverages the deep-seated industry andtechnical experience held by the 1000+ lawyers acrossthe firm to provide government advocacy plans that aretailored to each client’s objectives. Our team includes
well-known figures in public policy advocacy, each withdecades of experience at the highest reaches ofgovernment, including practice co-chair Tom Spulak,Gov. Robert Ehrlich, Rep. Ander Crenshaw, Rep.
Kendrick Meek, J.C. Boggs, Steve Kupka, Allison
Kassir, George Crawford, Daniel R. Coats, and Daniel
Lungren .
We also work closely with the firm’s pre-eminent
Congressional investigations team known for its
representation of global brands as these corporations
respond to high-profile and high-stakes Congressional
investigations. Led by co-chair Dan Donovan, Sally Yates,and Ted Hester, the team effectively guides clients throughthe unique Congressional investigations experience while
minimizing the legal and public relations risk these inquiries
often pose.
Our team also provides counseling and representation on
executive and congressional ethics as well as election law at
the state and federal levels. Team members draw upon theirextensive experience with highly technical congressional
procedures which can be an invaluable factor in clients’legislative victories.

Capability
Lawyers
Daniel E. Lungren
Washington, D.C.

Sally Q. Yates
Atlanta

Jim C. Miller IIIWashington, D.C.

Kendrick B. Meek
Washington, D.C.

Thomas J. Spulak
Washington, D.C.

Theodore M. Hester (Ted)Washington, D.C.

Recognition
Ranked #1 among 50
leading lobbying practices
NLJ “INFLUENCE 50”

Ranked Band 1 forCongressional Investigations
CHAMBERS USA 2022

Cases & Deals
December 23, 2022

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King & Spalding Wins Federal Jury Trial in Key Off-Label
Marketing Case on Behalf of Vascular Solutions Inc.

“strong advocacy abilities toevery engagement.”
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Insights

US NEWS & WORLDREPORT

CLIENT ALERT
June 20, 2024
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Circuit Rules Out Injunctive Relief for Past FARA
Violations, Leaving Criminal Prosecution as the Only
RemedyARTICLEMay 20, 2024
American Privacy Rights Act of 2024: What to Know andWhere It Stands
CLIENT ALERTMay 13, 2024
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EventsSPEAKING ENGAGEMENT
September 26, 2024
J.C. Boggs to Speak at the Electronic Transactions
Association’s Fintech Policy Forum
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT
September 13, 2024
Kendrick Meek to speak at the Mothers of the Movement:
The Journey from Tragedy to Activism panel at theCongressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual
Legislative Conference in Washington, DC
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT
September 12, 2024
Kendrick Meek to Speak at Environmental Justice Panelat the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s
53rd Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
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IN THE NEWS
July 22, 2024
Ashley Parrish, John Shakow and Nicole Bronnimann
counsel AbbVie on its request before a Missouri federal
court to block a state law that adds requirements toparticipate in the federal drug discount program“They deliver exceptional
value" and "they work hard tounderstand our business.”
CHAMBERS USA“They have provided
unparalleled access to policy
and lawmakers.”
CHAMBERS USA“Strategic handling of abroad spectrum of
regulatory, trade, and policy
matters.”
CHAMBERS USA

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July 2, 2024
Ashley Parrish, John Shakow and Nicole Bronnimann
counsel AbbVie in a dispute against the attorneys generalin Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi and West
Virginia over the federal 340B drug discount program
RECOGNITION
June 25, 2024
Chambers Recognizes King & Spalding as a Top Crisis
Management Firm in its Crisis & Risk Management 2024Guide
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