Government Solutions


Sustaining long-term success in the marketplace requires taking an active role in the way laws and regulations are enacted and enforced. It is not enough to jump through regulatory hoops, hoping they get no higher or tighter.

Through our many years working with federal, state, and local agencies, we have a solid understanding of the inner workings of government and close relationships with high-ranking officials, lawmakers, and staff. We maintain those relationships with integrity and credibility—which translates into substantial value for our clients. Whether you need to interpret, comply, change, or litigate a current law or regulation, our government team can help.

"Dykema is easy to work with, easy to get in touch with, and is great at communicating complex ideas in a clear, concise and understandable manner." - Confidential client

We help clients amplify their political voices and achieve their important objectives. To this end, we work with our clients to understand their government policy goals and how they fit into their broader business objectives. This enables us to devise and implement the best strategies to promote the client’s interests through executive, legislative, regulatory, and political channels.

Each client’s strategy may include:

  • Ensuring compliance with existing laws and regulations
  • Pursuing the creation of new laws and regulations or the reinterpretation of old ones
  • Educating policymakers
  • Securing passage of legislation
  • Securing appropriation of funds

Our bipartisan group of lawyers and lobbyists have decades of experience bringing your interests to bear upon executive, legislative, and regulatory decision-making. We frequently represent:

  • Automotive suppliers
  • Healthcare entities
  • Technology suppliers
  • Fortune 500 corporations
  • Insurance companies
  • Local governments
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Energy providers
  • Educational institutions
  • Trade associations
  • Political organizations

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