Akerman’s Government Strategies Practice Group protects and advances our clients’ interests at the intersection of law, regulation, business, and policy. Providing comprehensive counsel for legislative, regulatory, transactional, administrative litigation, and government-related matters, we leverage our wide-ranging experience working with clients in heavily regulated industries such as higher education, international trade, healthcare, and environmental regulation and compliance, among others, to deliver results. Through a proactive approach, we help clients minimize risks, achieve and maintain regulatory compliance, protect brand reputation, defend against government investigations, and accomplish business objectives through advocacy.
What We Offer
With an insider’s perspective and in-depth knowledge of the legislative and regulatory processes, clients turn to our integrated team for its deep government and industry experience and specific capabilities interacting with key U.S. governmental departments, legislative bodies, independent agencies, committees, and entities.
Government Relations
We provide key advice and guidance for businesses on their federal, state, and local policy matters with the U.S. Congress, state legislatures, and federal and state agencies. Our policy advisors have extensive experience in federal and state legislative and executive lobbying, local government advocacy, and creating customized plans to help clients achieve their public policy objectives.
Government Contracting
In addition to our extensive experience managing federal, state, and local government procurement processes, we also guide clients through the registration, application, and compliance for state and federal grants, with a focus on contract negotiation, fund disbursement compliance, and funding strategy. We specialize in identifying government funding opportunities, developing competitive projects, and securing direct appropriations from Congress, bypassing the competitive procurement processes.
Administrative Litigation
We focus on high-stakes disputes involving local, state, and federal government entities, offering extensive experience helping clients navigate investigations, subpoenas, regulations, and entitlements. We defend clients against regulatory and statutory enforcement, including responding to third-party permitting challenges, managing complex litigation, and advising highly regulated businesses on risk mitigation and dispute resolution with government entities. Additionally, we leverage our deep lobbying experience to secure legislative solutions for businesses while pursuing cost-effective legal remedies.
Regulatory and Compliance
We work closely with our clients to develop customized compliance strategies aligned with their business goals; provide ongoing support and guidance on evolving regulatory requirements, licensing, and compliance, conducting internal audits and investigations to identify and address potential issues; and educate employees on compliance matters.
Crisis Management
We provide critical support to clients facing high-stakes challenges involving federal, state, or local authorities. Our team has extensive experience helping clients navigate complex crises that intersect with government investigations, regulatory actions, and public policy concerns.
