Federal Public Affairs
For most businesses and organizations, the prospect of forming partnerships in Washington is daunting. But the McGuireWoods Consulting Federal Team does it everyday. We understand that the legislative and regulatory environment that our clients face is not something they just have to accept - we can help them shape it to their needs, or protect it from changes. Led by former U.S. Rep. L.F. Payne, the team has worked and served in the halls of Congress and the White House. We have the expertise and contacts to make Washington work for you.
Practice Groups
Executive Branch Affairs
Federal Legislative Affairs
Federal Appropriations
Ethics Compliance*
Campaign Finance*
Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility
Strategic Communications& Grassroots
* McGuireWoods Consulting works closely with the attorneys of McGuireWoods LLP on all matters of legal and ethical compliance under federal law. McGuireWoods Consulting does not provide legal advice to its clients.
Case study highlights
Building coalitions to protect industries
When a group of legislators proposed measures in the Farm Bill that would devastate Smithfield Foods entire business model, we jumped right in.
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News & Events
NC Governor McCrory Signs Landmark Wind Energy Legislation
On Friday, May 17, Governor Pat McCrory signed five bills into law, including a landmark wind energy bill that creates a framework for the establishment of wind energy facilities in North Carolina. McGuireWoods and McGuireWoods Consulting were instrumental in expediting the wind energy legislation at the state level to protect a client's interests from existing federal regulations. Read more...
On Friday, May 17, Governor Pat McCrory signed five bills into law, including a landmark wind energy bill that creates a framework for the establishment of wind energy facilities in North Carolina. McGuireWoods and McGuireWoods Consulting were instrumental in expediting the wind energy legislation at the state level to protect a client's interests from existing federal regulations. Read more...
Weekly Washington Healthcare Update
This Week: House advances 'track and trace' legislation...Tavenner confirmed as CMS Administrator...HHS Finalizes Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rule Read more...
This Week: House advances 'track and trace' legislation...Tavenner confirmed as CMS Administrator...HHS Finalizes Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rule Read more...