Government Contracts: Legislative & Policy Issues

Our government contracts lawyers work hand in hand with our bipartisan lobbying & public policy group to draft and analyze legislation and policies shaping the procurement, defense and national security sectors.

Akin is the only lobbying firm that has an integrated government contracts practice that pairs deep legal expertise with extensive lobbying experience to develop strategic plans and legal analyses for our clients. Our well-established relationships with policymakers in Congress and federal and state regulatory agencies help our lawyers effectively represent companies in every regulated industry.

Notably, we have been successful in elevating our clients’ standing in the federal public policy arena, having achieved tangible results, including legislative and administrative policy changes.

Our team includes former members of Congress and other lawyers and professionals with considerable government service experience, who also engage in political activities for both major U.S. political parties. With this formidable experience, Akin help clients advocate and build relationships with key leaders and staff throughout Congress and the executive branch.

Akin’s government contracts lawyers work closely with our lobbyists to monitor legislative and policy developments at state, federal and international levels. We then employ effective strategies and tools to influence decision-making in Washington, including strengthening our clients’ positions by bringing together other aligned stakeholders to jointly advocate on a given issue.