Through legislation and regulation, our governments are constantly expanding their reach into issues affecting everyday business. In order to stay competitive, businesses and individuals must be able to navigate the intricacies of city, state and federal governments.
It is in New York state and New York City that Wilson Elser attorneys have been most active in offering clients unique insights into the legislative and regulatory processes. Our professionalism and the synergy among our attorneys have made our firm New York state’s largest lobbying firm, with a substantial practice in New York City and a growing presence in Washington, D.C.
Like our government, our attorneys are bipartisan and have had illustrious public service careers. Their former positions include a director of intergovernmental relations for a New York City Mayor, Chief Counsel to three Speakers of the New York State Assembly, a former Deputy Superintendent of Insurance and Executive Director of the State Insurance Fund, and counsel to three Assembly Majority Leaders. This collective experience is brought to bear on every client's problem.
Going before legislative and regulatory bodies in both New York City and the capital at Albany, our government affairs practice represents the interests of businesses, as well as nonprofit institutions. In both arenas, we bring our legal skill, seasoned judgment and access to key players in politics and government.
In navigating the legislative branch, we identify and track key legislation that could impact our clients. We advocate on behalf of our clients at various levels of the government ranging from the New York State Legislature to the New York City Mayor’s Office and Council, and on the federal level. We work closely with lawmakers to communicate our clients' positions on issues and provide our clients with legislative updates on the progress of bills.
Further, we constantly monitor and report on regulatory developments. We also assist clients in the licensing, application, audit and disciplinary process and proceedings. An example of this is our extensive representation of health care industry clients, including matters before the New York State Departments of Health, Social Services, Education and Insurance. Our government affairs team collaborates with our health care attorneys on a regular basis. In fact, members of the team have played key roles in influencing the state’s health care policy through their positions with the New York State Legislature and industry-wide associations.
The depth of experience and knowledge possessed by the individuals comprising the government affairs practice allows us to uniquely respond to our clients' needs at the city, state and federal government levels.