Government & Regulatory

Overview

Government policy and regulatory issues, such as compliance and enforcement, can present both challenges and opportunities to your business or mission. Our multidisciplinary teams of attorneys and consultants, including lobbyists, policy authorities, and scientists, have a deep understanding of how government functions at all levels and across an array of subject matter and technical areas. As strategic advisers, we know the industries we support. We listen and offer practical advice on issues with many dimensions and paths toward resolution, oftentimes involving collaboration among various stakeholders. Our professionals represent clients in legislative, regulatory, and administrative matters with extraordinary passion and depth of experience. This blend of knowledge of relevant industries and processes of government, strong working relationships with decision makers, and capacity for innovative solutions are hallmarks of our services. From the White House to the Statehouse to City Hall, we are prepared to be your trusted partner in achieving success. Please explore our detailed descriptions of the substantive government and regulatory practice areas as well as the professionals who lead this work.

Government & Regulatory

Overview

Government & Regulatory Segments

Insights & Events

Latest

Bite-Sized Legal: Tailwinds or Headwinds? Evaluating the Business Impact of State Regulatory Trends in the Food Space - Webinar

Department of Education Proposes Sweeping Changes to Accreditation Regulations Through AIM Negotiated Rulemaking

OMB Proposes Extensive Reformation of Federal Grant Regulations

Connecticut Enacts Comprehensive AI Regulation — What Businesses Need to Know

Mollie Sitkowski Quoted in Bloomberg About Next Steps for Importers Among Ongoing Tariff Refund Uncertainty

Reflecting on the UK Senior Managers Regime 10 Years On

Faegre Drinker Attorneys Named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2026 ‘Minnesota Legal 250’ List

2026 International Business Law Institute: From AI To Tariffs: Change and Adaption for International Business in a Time of Global Disruption

2026 International Business Law Institute: From AI To Tariffs: Change and Adaption for International Business in a Time of Global Disruption

Faegre Drinker Grows FDA Team in D.C., Adds Leading Partners Jeremiah Kelly and Justin Coen to Government and Regulatory Practice

Insights

Department of Education Proposes Sweeping Changes to Accreditation Regulations Through AIM Negotiated Rulemaking

OMB Proposes Extensive Reformation of Federal Grant Regulations

Connecticut Enacts Comprehensive AI Regulation — What Businesses Need to Know

Mollie Sitkowski Quoted in Bloomberg About Next Steps for Importers Among Ongoing Tariff Refund Uncertainty

Reflecting on the UK Senior Managers Regime 10 Years On

Supreme Court Decides Flowers Foods, Inc. et al. v. Brock

EU AI Act High-Risk Systems — European Commission Issues Draft Guidelines

Steven Francis Shares Insights on UK’s Crime-Reporting Legislation With Law360

IEEPA Refund Claims Are Here — Are You Ready?

New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on CBS from China

Events

Upcoming Events

Bite-Sized Legal: Tailwinds or Headwinds? Evaluating the Business Impact of State Regulatory Trends in the Food Space - Webinar

Past Events

2026 International Business Law Institute: From AI To Tariffs: Change and Adaption for International Business in a Time of Global Disruption

2026 International Business Law Institute: From AI To Tariffs: Change and Adaption for International Business in a Time of Global Disruption

Crystal Balls and Compliance: AI Risks in a Rulebook Still Being Written

The Future of Large Loads

How to Navigate & Operationalize AI

News

Faegre Drinker Attorneys Named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2026 ‘Minnesota Legal 250’ List

Faegre Drinker Grows FDA Team in D.C., Adds Leading Partners Jeremiah Kelly and Justin Coen to Government and Regulatory Practice

Health Care Attorney Isaac Willett Rejoins Faegre Drinker in Indianapolis

Mollie Sitkowski Named a 2026 ‘Notable Women in Law’ Honoree by Crain’s Chicago Business

Jessica Natali Honored With Temple Law’s 2026 Women’s Law Caucus Leadership Award

Faegre Drinker Practices and Attorneys Ranked Among Leaders in Chambers Global Guide 2026

Faegre Drinker Advises SunOpta, Inc. In Sale Transaction

Faegre Drinker Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Lexology Index Reports

Faegre Drinker Welcomes 2025 New Associate Class

Faegre Drinker Receives Three ‘Deal of the Year’ Awards From M&A Advisor

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Experience

Our Experience

Insurance Compliance Tracker Launched for Newly Acquired Shell Insurance Company

St. Louis College of Health Careers Completes Sale to Stepful, Inc.

Mama’s Creations, Inc. Acquires Crown I Enterprises Inc. for $17.5M

Royal Thai Government Guided Through Department of Commerce Investigation

Cornish College of the Arts Completes Strategic Transaction in Contribution to Seattle University

Faegre Drinker Advises St. Ambrose University in Key Milestone toward Combination with Mount Mercy University

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Government & Regulatory Team

A. Scott Chinn

Matt Abdifar

Jessica C. Abrahams

Reed Abrahamson

Andrew Anderson

Joshua L. Andrews

Brent A. Auberry

Maddie Augustus

Libby Baney Burstein

Tricia A. Beckmann

Lacey M. Berkshire

Peter J. Berrie

Mary Katherine Bielinski

Jim Birge

Benjamin A. Blair

Peter A. Blenkinsop

Maya J. Bolter

Jon A. Bomberger

Brad Boswell

Jillian K. Brady

Sarah L. Brew

Simonne Brousseau

Andrew B. Buroker