GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY Effective state representation is about relationships and cultivating trust. The Jackson Walker Legislative team knows the key players under the dome, but more importantly, they know us. Our Legislative team’s reputation is unparalleled and the team has longstanding relationships with the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, Comptroller, Agriculture Commissioner, the Railroad Commissioners, and key members of the Texas House and Senate. Jackson Walker knows the importance of maintaining current relationships and forming new ones to accomplish goals set by our clients. In short, this team knows state government and the people who make it work. Our experience and relationships protect and advance the interests of our clients in their business endeavors. Our Legacy Jackson Walker has been engaged in Texas politics since the early 1900s, and our involvement has continued throughout the firm’s history, with several of our partners and lobbyists regularly involved in legislative initiatives. In addition to the firm’s longstanding record of legislative success, Jackson Walker’s service to its clients is unparalleled among law firms in the state. Our Legislative section is comprised of professionals with varied experience serving clients in diverse industries such as agriculture, energy, healthcare, and public utilities. These attorneys and lobbyists have significant experience representing clients before state and federal agencies and the Texas State Legislature regarding development of new legislation, responses to legislation that would disrupt or end current practices, and regulatory compliance. Our current Legislative team has over 145 years of combined experience practicing before regulatory agencies and the Texas Legislature. We have a professional history of representing businesses and associations, and have coordinated efforts with private consultants, representatives of government agencies, elected officials and staff as a method of achieving goals and objectives for clients. We are skilled at building statewide coalitions of stakeholders to achieve consensus and make progress on complicated issues. Furthermore, we have been public servants and active members of our community. Our relationships with members of the legislative and executive branches of state government are both personal and professional, and we have a solid reputation for implementing winning strategies, as well as thoroughly understanding the intricacies of the legislative process, working with leaders of both major political parties, and finding solutions where others only see problems. Attorneys Practice Highlights Client Results News & Insights Ali Abazari Partner, Austin 512.236.2239 Heath Armstrong Senior Counsel, Austin 512.236.2098 Craig R. Bennett Senior Counsel, Austin 512.236.2087 Leonard H. Dougal Partner, Austin 512.236.2233 Jennifer Ferri Partner, Austin 512.236.2029 Kate Goodrich Governmental Affairs Consultant, Austin 512.236.2086 Alisha Mehta Associate, Austin 512.236.2340 Lindsey C. Moorhead Partner, Houston 713.752.4465 Jonathan D. Neerman Partner, Dallas 214.953.5664 Denise Rose Partner, Austin 512.236.2075 William J. Stowe Partner, Houston 713.752.4360 Contact Denise Rose Partner, Austin 512.236.2075 Related Practices Environment & Natural Resources Related Experience Condemnation & Eminent Domain Elections & Campaign Finance Energy Regulation & Governmental Affairs Government Affairs Government Contracts & Procurement Land Use & Municipal Law Public Finance Public-Private Partnerships Religious Land Use & Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) © 2021 Jackson Walker LLP Terms of Use Cookies & Tracking Policy Privacy Policy Attorney Advertising SCAC JW Login LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram Who We Are What We Value How We Work Subscribe to JW News & Insights By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. View Cookie Policy Allow Cookies