Protected the telecommunications industry from billions of dollars in potential liability
- Challenge:
- Telecommunications companies that had cooperated with federal government surveillance efforts faced the specter of multi-billion lawsuits for alleged violations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA).
- Action:
- Implemented a strategy that focused on enlisting the support of congressional leaders, as well as key members on the House Homeland Security Committee, House Intelligence Committee, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs. Engaged in a comprehensive campaign to educate lawmakers on the impact of these lawsuits and the need to protect telecommunications companies from unfair penalties in order to encourage their compliance in the future.
- Result:
- Congress passed the FISA Amendments Act of 2008, which provided blanket retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies.
Area of Expertise:
Foreign Relations
Service
Advocacy, Political Counseling
Established a Washington footprint for a global leader in energy
Area of Expertise:
Healthcare
Service
Policy Development, Political Counseling
Fostered new relationships for a 18,000 member key physician advocacy group
Area of Expertise:
Foreign Relations
Service
Coalition Building and Management
Resolving a crisis for a major American investor that had invested $300 million
Area Of Expertise:
Finance
Service
Coalition Building and Management, Analysis
Helped two of the largest telecom companies navigate a $69 billion merger with the FCC
Area Of Expertise:
Trade
Service
Advocacy, Coalition Building and Management
Secured U.S. Senate support for one of the world’s largest software companies
Area Of Expertise:
Telecommunications
Service
Coalition Building and Management, Advocacy
Protected the telcom industry from billions of dollars in potential liability
Area Of Expertise:
Healthcare
Service
Policy Development, Advocacy
Created a balanced pathway for the approval of generic biologic medicines
Area Of Expertise:
Healthcare
Service
Policy Development, Political Counseling
Ensured that specialized imaging drugs are properly reimbursed under Medicare
Area Of Expertise:
Finance
Service
Coalition Building, Political Counseling
Providing relief to a global banking and financial services company from excessive regulation
Area Of Expertise:
Transportation
Service
Policy Development, Advocacy
Averting a crisis for the airline industry and ensuring the continued safety of passengers
Area Of Expertise:
TAX
Service
Advocacy, Coalition Building & Management
Helping a major automobile manufacturer secure a vital tax benefit for domestic capital investment