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.
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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
Gov. Hodges Appears on MSNBC's The Daily Rundown
Former South Carolina Governor and McGuireWoods Consulting Senior Vice President Jim Hodges appeared this morning on MSNBC's The Daily Rundown with Chuck Todd. Gov. Hodges weighed in with his take, as a Democrat, on the South Carolina presidential primary and how the Republican candidates may fare. Read more...
Former South Carolina Governor and McGuireWoods Consulting Senior Vice President Jim Hodges appeared this morning on MSNBC's The Daily Rundown with Chuck Todd. Gov. Hodges weighed in with his take, as a Democrat, on the South Carolina presidential primary and how the Republican candidates may fare. Read more...