Regulatory change creates new challenges and new opportunities. To anticipate, plan for and capitalize on these changes, you need a team that understands the interplay of your industry and your market. No matter what sector in which you operate, we can help you spot and adapt to trends as they align with politics, regulation and public policy.

Dentons’ Public Policy and Regulation practice is a market leader in the US, helping you navigate the critical intersection of business, law, regulation, policy and politics. Gain the support of a top-tier team providing you comprehensive strategic counsel in all aspects of public policy and regulatory affairs—especially important for regulated industries where significant policy considerations must be informed by political sensitivities.

We will guide you through corporate crisis management, offering targeted legal, political, communications and stakeholder strategic counsel. Confidently handle US government investigations, congressional or administrative agency inquiries, international sanctions, judicial proceedings and other “front page” matters critical to corporate business planning and execution. In a global marketplace, our experience as diplomats and counsel on commercial operations abroad is unrivaled, and can serve as a valuable tool in meeting challenges beyond US borders.

Rely on Dentons’ precise knowledge and insight on real world implications of domestic policy and regulatory initiatives. With exceptional backgrounds in relevant industries and in legislative and executive bodies at all levels of government, our lawyers and professionals have the deep experience to guide you through large “bet the company” matters and discrete local issues alike.

From advising your offices in global locations undergoing civil unrest, to providing regulatory advice as your popular startup responds to state attorney general inquiries, we will help you achieve your specific business goals. Develop a multi-pronged approach to legislative and regulatory affairs, advocacy and strategic communications.

Draw on our collective experience from the legal, media, business, diplomatic, academic and political arenas in:

• Advocacy and government affairs
• Antitrust and competition
• Communications and media regulation
• Compliance and risk management
• Congressional investigations
• Education regulation, including charter schools
• Environmental and natural resources
• Federal regulatory and marketing
• Financial institutions regulation
• Global trade and investment  
• Health care regulation
• Information capital and political intelligence
• Insurance regulation
• Local Government Solutions
• Native American Law and Policy
• Political law, ethics and disclosure
• Procurement law and government contracts

Recognition

Atlanta Business Chronicle names Dentons’ Stephen Lawson to “40 Under 40” Class of 2025

March 11, 2025

The Atlanta Business Chronicle has named Atlanta Public Policy principal Stephen Lawson to its “40 Under 40” list, which recognizes Atlanta’s best and brightest young professionals and emerging leaders.

The Hill recognizes Matthew Cutts and Chris Fetzer as Top Lobbyists for 2024

December 6, 2024

The Hill named Dentons Public Policy partners Matthew Cutts and Chris Fetzer Top Lobbyists for 2024.

Three Dentons colleagues named to Georgia Trend’s Georgia 500 Most Influential list

October 29, 2024

Dentons is proud to announce that Georgia Trend Magazine has named partner Thurbert Baker, partner Sam Olens and principal Eric Tanenblatt to its “Georgia 500: The State’s Most Influential Leaders” list for the third consecutive year. The list honors local leaders who are investing in their community and driving Georgia’s economy to new heights.

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Insights

Border Talks webinar series

Canada: Canada-US trade relations are being faced with some of the most tumultuous times in decades. Our webinar series, Border Talks, provides timely updates on the evolving political, business, and legal landscape. Our integrated team of legal and public policy professionals across Canada and the US is actively tracking developments, and we are here to help you anticipate and respond to these changes.

Navigating Public Policy and Risk in the New Administration

March 20, 2025

United States: Navigating today’s complex policy landscape requires insight and strategy.

Recent Ruling on Department of Government Efficiency and the Freedom of Information Act

March 18, 2025

The previously established U.S. Digital Service was renamed United States DOGE Service (“USDS”) by Executive Order 14158, “Establishing and Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’” at 90 Fed. Reg. 8441 (Jan. 20, 2025).

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Public Policy partners, Litigation practice honored by 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards

March 18, 2025

The 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards have named Gordon Giffin a Lifetime Achiever honoree and Edward Lindsey Jr. a Distinguished Leader honoree.

Dentons releases Global AI Trends Report

January 20, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has published a Global AI Trends report, highlighting key risk considerations with viewpoints from multiple jurisdictions.

Seth Waugh joins Dentons as senior policy director in Washington, DC

January 13, 2025

Dentons announces today that Seth Waugh has joined the Firm as a senior policy director in the Public Policy and Regulation practice, resident in the Washington, DC, office.

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