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Fact Sheet

Public Policy, Regulatory & Political

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Mayer Brown’s Public Policy, Regulatory & Political the intersection of , government and Law and lobbyists use sophisticated political and drives successful results for our clients. experience and unmatched legal knowledge to advise Many of our lawyers have held high-ranking elected, and governments in order to shape policy, appointed and legal positions in government, , and guide significant government-related transactions in the United States providing an insider’s view to how laws and regulations affect businesses. Our group includes and around the world. We have been involved in former senior officials, including a United States some of the most significant government transactions have advised multinational businesses on national, secretary of commerce; two US trade representatives (USTR); several ambassadors; an associate attorney state and local government issues, advanced general of the United States; an attorney general for legislative and regulatory strategies that changed the landscapes across major industries and have helped the State of Illinois; a policy director of the US House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means; a governments initiate innovative plans to better serve deputy director of the US National Economic Council their constituents. (NEC) and chief counsel and deputy staff director for Our clients have ranged from major corporations and the US Senate Banking Committee; a chief of staff at financial institutions in need of multi-faceted USTR; a chief of staff and senior legal advisor to the strategies to government entities seeking novel Federal Communications Commission; a chief counsel solutions to unprecedented challenges. Mayer for Telecommunications and the Internet for the US Brown’s experience representing both private entities House Energy and Commerce Committee; and a host and government bodies provides unique insights into of lawyers and professionals from other top-level positions. Additionally, our attorneys have significant

experience at the state and local levels and have held International Trade office in some of the nation’s largest cities and states. Mayer Brown’s Public Policy practice is enhanced by Our attorneys routinely draw on Mayer Brown’s deep Mayer Brown’s well-regarded International Trade industry expertise and work across practice areas with Group, which offers strategic advice and our lawyers located in key business centers representation to companies seeking to gain and throughout the Americas, Asia, Europe and the maintain an advantage in the global marketplace. Middle East. We regularly advise in the following Using business and legal insight together with access areas: to policymakers in capitals around the world, we help multinational companies to identify promising foreign  Congressional Investigations markets and develop entry strategies that overcome  Construction of Government Projects market obstacles, including export controls and sanctions. We work closely with bilateral, regional and  Gaming multilateral institutions to address unfair or illegal  Infrastructure & Public-Private Partnerships trade barriers, build international business coalitions  Land Use & Project Development and promote business-friendly trade practices. With Mayer Brown’s global network of offices and affiliated  Legislative Strategy & Advocacy law firms, the lawyers and professionals in our group  Non Profit Representation can help clients understand and apply trade policies to best capitalize on opportunities, and overcome  Public Finance market barriers, in practically every country.  – State & Local Government Contracting – Federal Government Contracting – Government Ethics & Political Law – Public Utilities & Timeshares  Telecommunications

 Transportation Regulation and Policy

Mayer Brown is a distinctively global law firm, uniquely positioned to advise the world’s leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex deals and disputes. With extensive reach across four continents, we are the only integrated law firm in the world with approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centers—New York, London and Hong Kong—the backbone of the global economy. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry. Our diverse teams of lawyers are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do. Our “one-firm” culture—seamless and integrated across all practices and regions—ensures that our clients receive the best of our knowledge and experience. Please visit mayerbrown.com for comprehensive contact information for all Mayer Brown offices. Mayer Brown is a global services provider comprising associated legal practices that are separate entities, including Mayer Brown LLP (Illinois, USA), Mayer Brown International LLP (England), Mayer Brown (a Hong Kong partnership) and Tauil & Chequer Advogados (a Brazilian law partnership) (collectively the “Mayer Brown Practices”) and non-legal service providers, which provide consultancy services (the “Mayer Brown Consultancies”). The Mayer Brown Practices and Mayer Brown Consultancies are established in various and may be a legal person or a partnership. Details of the individual Mayer Brown Practices and Mayer Brown Consultancies can be found in the Legal Notices section of our website. “Mayer Brown” and the Mayer Brown logo are the trademarks of Mayer Brown. 2 | Publication Name © 2021 Mayer Brown. All rights reserved. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.