Government and Public Affairs

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1 Government and Public Affairs

2 Policy. Persuasion. Access. FOR BOTH TO SUCCEED, ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT MUST WORK HAND IN HAND. Political tides will turn, and administrations will come and go, but one thing remains certain organizations and governments must work together to achieve shared goals. From advising clients on specific legislation and regulation at all levels of government to giving industry and nonprofits a voice in the implementation of broad, sweeping actions by the federal government, we provide detailed legislative, policy, and regulatory insights on issues directly affecting our clients in the context of broader geopolitical and market forces. WE DON T PRESCRIBE THE SOLUTION UNTIL WE UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM. In today s world of 24-second news cycles, the natural tendency is to act first, ask questions later. For many, getting it done is more important than getting it right. Although we agree that time is always of the essence, at Clark Hill, we also believe intelligent, strategic analysis invariably leads to better solutions. However, the ability to analyze should not be confused with a lack of agility or of speed. We draw on insights gained over our decades of experience in federal and state government, with in-depth industry, regulatory and legislative knowledge, to provide timesensitive, strategy-based guidance at every step whether planning a multiyear, multipronged lobbying campaign or responding to a rapidly unfolding crisis or opportunity.

3 BUSINESS SHARED GOALS GOVERNMENT

4 EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE RELATIONSHIPS CREATIVITY COLLABORATION R E S U LT S

5 FIVE ROADS THAT LEAD TO RESULTS. Successful legislative and regulatory solutions require a well-tailored blend of thoughtful guidance, well-managed resources, and effective outreach. At Clark Hill, our government and public affairs team draws on the following to achieve our clients goals: Experience. Each member of our core team has decades of experience in key industries, trade associations, and government entities. Knowledge. To translate effectively, you must have more than a simple familiarity with an issue. At Clark Hill, our knowledge of subject matter is deep and wide. Relationships. As respected, former industry and government insiders, we do more than open doors we create them. Creativity. Change is indeed the only constant. We incorporate new information, respond in real time, and deploy innovative strategies. Collaboration. When needed, we draw on Clark Hill s vast resources and our network of external colleagues to design the best solutions. BROAD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE, EXCLUSIVE CLIENT ROSTER. We advise clients operating in nearly every industry of the modern economy. We have particular experience in development and funding in areas associated with today s economy, including the following: Aerospace military and civilian Biomedical research, healthcare, science, and technology Cybersecurity and data privacy Defense procurement and research Education and workforce development Environment Homeland security Political law Public contracting Transportation/manufacturing /automotive Clients come to Clark Hill for the quality of our service and counsel. Likewise, we represent clients performing at the top of their game, including individuals, corporations, trade associations, and nonprofit entities.

6 Clark Hill in Action BIPARTISAN COALITION BUILDING Clark Hill is deliberately bipartisan, reflecting that on almost every issue that comes before Washington policymakers, both sides will have an opinion, and often, it won t be shared. Even though political tensions are always high in Washington, governing still requires compromise at its basic level, and we work hard to help clients understand where areas of potential agreement lie on their issues. We have helped several national association clients increase their outreach to lawmakers and the Administration to find areas of common concern and helped them fine-tune their messaging to appeal more effectively to both sides of the aisle. At the same time, we also help clients understand, navigate, and leverage the relevant legislative and regulatory processes. Our backgrounds and access on both sides of the political spectrum help us be our clients most effective advocates. CREATING OR EXPANDING FEDERAL PROGRAMS In an era when earmarks are no longer the currency by which entities can receive federal funds, Clark Hill s team of seasoned professionals has developed an effective model to create and grow programs from their research and development phase to full-scale prototype and acquisition. Whether in national security, civilian aerospace and technology, scientific research, or core programs central to the nation s infrastructure, Clark Hill can cost-effectively develop and implement plans for clients from a wide variety of industries and regions of the country. DELIVERING HIGHER EDUCATION FEDERAL R&D FUNDING STRATEGIES Federal agencies with basic and applied R&D needs are always seeking the strongest and most capable partners who can help them accomplish their missions and deliver innovative solutions to vexing challenges. Clark Hill helps a number of preeminent universities understand trends in federal R&D investments, develops targeted agency and Hill contact plans, and assists in developing capture strategies for key center-level grants and large cooperative agreements. We have the experience to help clients market their strengths and capabilities to a range of federal agencies and to understand how to become trusted partners of key program managers.

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8 HELPING CLIENTS DEVELOP SUCCESSFUL FEDERAL PUBLIC- PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS Clark Hill has helped transform a small congressional demonstration project into a full-fledged program of record, with more than 30 state partners, that helps the National Weather Service improve forecasts and severe weather warning times. Our intimate knowledge of federal science and mission agencies and their needs, coupled with decades of Hill experience, enables us to craft multidimensional strategies to build broad support to help move science and technology solutions from the private sector to the public sector proposed solutions to Department of Defense (DOD) needs.. HEALTH AND BIOSCIENCES POLICY & FUNDING Hospitals and academic medical centers depend on consistent treatment by CMS on various reimbursement policies, and Clark Hill has experience getting in the trenches and helping clients make their case when adverse regulatory and reimbursement actions are proposed. Integrated agency and political strategies developed by Clark Hill principals have successfully won hospital reclassifications and proper reimbursement for a specific cancer treatment center. In addition to our strong working knowledge of HHS and NIH, funding mechanisms and programs, we have also successfully helped clients establish major academic medical research efforts with other agencies such as the DOD. DEVELOPING NATIONAL SECURITY

9 With Real Results R&D PARTNERSHIPS The Department of Defense (DOD) is the federal government s largest sponsor of research and development, and it has historically partnered with both academia and private industry to meet its mission requirements. Because the DOD is so mission focused, most of its Research & Demonstration funding is applied rather than basic research. Clark Hill has excelled in providing insights on not only annual DOD budget requests, but also on key mission requirements to help clients understand how and where they might partner with the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines to bring new discoveries, technologies, and devices into their research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) processes. Clark Hill also has the knowledge to help clients understand how their innovative solutions can make their way into the procurement process and the operational side of the DOD. We have worked closely with the committees of jurisdiction on numerous key R&D and weapons acquisition programs and their budgets as well as helping clients approach various RDT&E commands through the front door to match proposed solutions to DOD needs. CONTRACTING WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES The Federal Government, at all levels, is a major procurer of every conceivable good and service, from office supplies to software and IT services to construction of public buildings to complex manufacturing for advanced defense systems. For many businesses, selling these goods and services to the government presents them with tremendous opportunities but also with significant challenges and risks. Clark Hill s government contracting attorneys have longstanding relationships with decision makers at all levels. Because we understand how government contracting works and we understand government s many needs, we can be very effective working on behalf of our clients federal business objectives.

10 CORPORATE AND TRADE ASSOCIATION COMPLIANCE In today s climate, corporations, trade associations, and nonprofit organizations that want to engage in the political process face an overwhelming amount of road blocks and red tape. At Clark Hill, we help clients navigate this complex process by counseling organizations on choosing the most effective path to convey their desired message and result. Whether an organization wishes to lobby, create a political action committee or advocacy organization, or contribute to a specific cause, our immense experience helps clients fulfill their goals. ELECTION, ETHICS, AND LOBBYING COMPLIANCE Clark Hill s bipartisan Political Law team has direct experience with federal and state lobbying compliance, pay-to-play and government ethics rules, as well as campaign finance and election laws. Several of our team members have served as elected officials and staff in the executive and legislative branches of federal, state, and local governments, as well as serving in senior roles in political campaigns and political parties. Our experience includes representation of corporations and trade associations with respect to federal and state lobbying disclosure filings, congressional ethics and gift rule compliance, representation of corporations and individuals regarding industry specific federal and state pay-to-play rules, government ethics counseling, FEC, congressional and executive branch investigations, and FARA and FCPA compliance.

11 Recognized Leadership in Policy Development, Legislative Advocacy, and Regulatory Strategy KEVIN F. KELLY Kevin has spent the last two decades helping corporations and nonprofit organizations solve complicated problems before the executive and legislative branches of the government, including complex fiscal, budgetary, contractual, and regulatory challenges at nearly every major agency. His experience includes the formulation and execution of strategies to initiate, protect, and expand federal programs in aerospace, biomedical research, cyber resilience, defense, education, energy, environment, homeland security, science, and transportation. Before his private sector practice, Kevin worked for more than a dozen years on Capitol Hill in various senior positions in the House and Senate. KKelly@clarkhill.com CHARLES R. SPIES For more than two decades, Charlie has provided strategic counsel at the highest levels of federal and state government on issues arising at the intersection of law, policy, politics, and ethics. Charlie has been named twice to the Politico 50 list of thinkers, doers and visionaries transforming American politics, and he was listed by Washingtonian and GQ magazines as one of the most powerful people in the nation s capital. CSpies@clarkhill.com BRET S. WACKER Bret s law practice focuses on counseling clients in all areas of federal government procurement and market development, including reviewing solicitations, drafting proposals, drafting contracts and subcontracts, assisting with contract negotiations, audits, and performing government contract due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Before joining the private sector, Bret served in the administrations of two presidents, including an appointment as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs overseeing the operations of the U.S. Passport Agency. BWacker@clarkhill.com CLARK HILL 1001 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, SUITE 1300 SOUTH WASHINGTON, DC P: F:

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