Best Lawyers in America for Government Relations Practice
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Jacob focuses his legal practice on state government services and municipal funding matters for counties, cities and towns across Indiana. His duties for local government clients range from general counsel services for county government to economic development strategy for redevelopment commissions. Jacob also structures municipal bond deals for government entities. In addition, he helps clients navigate Access to Public Records requests and the Open Door Law, community corrections and jail m...
Robert’s diverse practice is centered on administrative law, with an emphasis in the financial and insurance industries, land use and development, and government relations, including associated litigation and appellate advocacy. His experience in these areas enables him to provide strategic guidance in assisting clients to navigate and craft solutions to multifaceted legal challenges. Robert is selected as a top administrative law attorney in Concord, NH, by Super Lawyers® with a Ri...
William Lucien Smith, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. William Lucien, who practices law in Jackson, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William Lucien is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Gregory P. Butrus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Government Relations Practice. Gregory P., who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lauren represents investor-owned and municipal utilities before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), as well as public and private-sector clients in dealings with state government agencies. Lauren's experience includes general rate cases, periodic rate adjustment (tracker) proceedings, certificate of public convenience and necessity cases, preapprovals, financings, acquisitions, disputes, investigations, rulemakings and service area-related cases. In addition, Lauren represents a...
Graham C. Grady is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice and Land Use and Zoning Law. Graham C., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Graham C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Karen D. Walker serves as executive partner of the Tallahassee office and practices in the firm’s Public Policy & Regulation Group. Ms. Walker’s practice encompasses all aspects of Florida administrative law, and she has a broad range of experience in Florida state and local government procurement matters and public utility law. Ms. Walker also regularly counsels clients on Florida ethics and election law issues. She practices before the Florida Division of Administrative Hear...
Nick C. Duffey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Nick C., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nick C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jason is a Member of Gordon Feinblatt's Government Relations team, bringing more than 10 years of outstanding experience working with officials in Maryland government. Prior to joining the firm, Jason served as a trusted, strategic advisor to Speaker Adrienne A. Jones and to her predecessor, Speaker Michael E. Busch, with whom he developed a deep understanding of the legislative process at the highest level. Serving as Senior Legislative Counsel from 2012 to 2020, Jason worked with the Speake...
Christian Ferlan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Christian, who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
George Ray is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. George, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Antoinette M. Fuoto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Government Relations Practice. Antoinette M., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Antoinette M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jia Meeks brings his extensive legal skills and nearly a decade of Colorado political experience to craft creative and effective solutions for clients. As part of his Colorado state government relations practice, he advocates on clients’ behalf before executive branch officials, state legislators, city councilmembers and other governmental decision-makers. Jia also tracks and analyzes legislative and regulatory developments to keep clients updated on public policy issues relevant to the...
Alexander Gelski is a partner in the Government & Internal Investigations Practice Group in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Alexander assists companies and their senior officers and directors to investigate, mitigate, defend and advise on enforcement, compliance and regulatory matters. He also advises companies on workplace investigations and compliance programs. Alexander has completed in-house secondments to the enforcement and investigation divisions of two bulge brack...
Aimee P. Ghosh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Aimee P., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aimee P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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