Lippes Mathias’ Lobbying & Public Policy Practice Team, in Albany and Washington, represents clients in a wide range of matters before various New York State and federal government bodies and agencies. The team, made up of attorneys and advisors with deep government and public service experience, regularly joins forces to coordinate advocacy and strategic policy solutions on behalf of clients across both New York State and the nation. By leveraging its extensive network of relationships and business partners, coupled with its roster of multi-disciplinary attorneys, Lippes Mathias’ Lobbying & Public Policy Practice Team effectively advances its clients’ issues and agenda, regardless of the legislative and regulatory environments that may exist at the time.
Our comprehensive approach begins with a thorough evaluation of your policy, business, or legal needs and extends to developing tailored strategies that include identifying critical decision-makers and conducting necessary outreach at all government levels.
New York State Lobbying Practice
Led by Partner and former Erie County District Attorney John Flynn and in alliance with Masiello Martucci Hughes, our New York State team represents clients before state government agencies, the legislature, public authorities, and regulatory bodies, securing financial support, obtaining economic benefits, and negotiating or litigating disputes. The team has years of experience addressing regulatory issues and advising on compliance with lobbying laws, campaign finance regulations, procurement contracts, and interactions with municipal and state authorities.
Areas of Focus:
- Health Care
- Construction/Real Estate Development
- Transportation
- Education
- Environment and Energy
- Entertainment
- Food Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
- Municipal Affairs
- Not-For-Profits
The team’s combination of industry, regulatory, and legal knowledge, along with a thorough understanding of governmental operations, allows it to implement a full range of strategies tailored to clients’ needs while remaining ever-responsive to the pressures faced by policymakers.
Washington, D.C. Lobbying Practice
Lippes Mathias’ Washington, D.C. team is led by Michael G. Rossetti, a lawyer and a registered lobbyist, who has served as a personal counselor to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, a federal prosecutor and an assistant county attorney in Buffalo, New York. The team is dedicated to representing public and private sector entities, including Native American Tribes, before the United States Congress and the Administration. Comprising experienced attorneys and professionals, the team maintains significant relationships across the political spectrum with senior congressional members, key staff, and executive branch officials. This network, paired with the team’s strategic and substantive approach, positions its members as trusted advisors and effective advocates for the firm’s clients.
Services Offered:
- Drafting legislation and supporting materials, including congressional testimony
- Monitoring legislative activity and advising on congressional strategy
- Advocacy before Congress and the Administration
- Strategic planning to achieve client objectives
- Analyzing regulations and drafting comments during the rulemaking process
Areas of Focus:
- American Indian Law and Policy
- Appropriations
- Energy (Oil, Gas, Pipelines, Renewable Energy)
- Environmental Policy (Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act)
- Financial Services
- Homeland Security
- Infrastructure
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
- Judiciary Committee Issues (Intellectual Property, Immigration, Technology)
FOCUS AREAS
- Representing Clients in Albany, NY
- Representing Clients in Washington, D.C.
Team
Partner | Team Leader - Municipal Law | Co-Leader - Lobbying & Public Policy
Partner | Team Co-Leader - Indian Law | Team Leader- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Partner | Office Leader, Albany | Team Leader - Public Sector Labor
Partner | Office Leader, Washington, D.C. | Team Co-Leader - Indian Law | Team Co-Leader – Government & Corporate Investigations | Team Co-Leader - Lobbying & Public Policy
Partner | Executive Committee | Team Co-Leader - Government & Corporate Investigations
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