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 Sectors
Insights & Events
Latest
IEEPA Tariff Refunds and Follow-On Litigation: ‘How Would This Work? It Seems to Me Like This Could Be a Mess’*
Labor Law Fault Lines: Emerging Divide Over the Constitutionality of NLRB Authority
What Does the Agreement to Reopen the Federal Government Mean for Health Policy Interests?
Faegre Drinker Welcomes Agribusiness Leader Jake Hamlin as Senior Director, Strengthens Advocacy Practice in Des Moines
SCOTUS Weighs Trump Administration’s Tariff Authority Under IEEPA; Pharma and Device AI; and More
Data, Dangers, & Developments in Drug Supply Chain Security & Safety
Faegre Drinker Launches Cross-Service National Security Team
Third Quarter 2025 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review
It’s Game On for the Annual Retirement Plans Webinar: Winning Strategies for Your Benefits Game Plan - Webinar
Privacy and Genetic Data
Insights
IEEPA Tariff Refunds and Follow-On Litigation: ‘How Would This Work? It Seems to Me Like This Could Be a Mess’*
Labor Law Fault Lines: Emerging Divide Over the Constitutionality of NLRB Authority
What Does the Agreement to Reopen the Federal Government Mean for Health Policy Interests?
SCOTUS Weighs Trump Administration’s Tariff Authority Under IEEPA; Pharma and Device AI; and More
Third Quarter 2025 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review
Decision of the UK Information Commissioner’s Office Tribunal on Clearview AI
DHS Issues Interim Final Rule on Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents
DOT Issues Emergency Rule Limiting Commercial Driver’s Licenses for Foreign Nationals
New California Laws for 2026 and Beyond: What Employers Should Know
Pig Butchering, Phone Farms, and a $15 Billion Forfeiture—Key Takeaways from the Prince Group Cybercrime Indictment
Events
Past Events
Data, Dangers, & Developments in Drug Supply Chain Security & Safety
Privacy and Genetic Data
It’s Game On for the Annual Retirement Plans Webinar: Winning Strategies for Your Benefits Game Plan - Webinar
2025 IAIR Technical Development Series Workshop
Governance: The Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Environment and its Implications for Governance Strategies
News
Faegre Drinker Welcomes Agribusiness Leader Jake Hamlin as Senior Director, Strengthens Advocacy Practice in Des Moines
Faegre Drinker Launches Cross-Service National Security Team
Faegre Drinker Attorneys & Product Liability & Mass Torts Group Recognized in LMG Life Sciences Rankings
Faegre Drinker Successfully Advocates for Amendments to Illinois Sports Facilities Act to Secure Funding for Women’s Professional Sports
Faegre Drinker Real Estate Team Honored at 2025 Smart Growth Awards
Jessica Abrahams Recognized by IFB Solutions with “Commodore Funderburk Visionary Award”
BTI Consulting Names Four Faegre Drinker Attorneys as 2025 ‘Client Service All-Stars’
Angela Fogt Named a 2025 ‘Top Women in Law’ Honoree by Minnesota Lawyer
Faegre Drinker Attorneys Named to 2025 ‘Indiana 250’ Influential List
Faegre Drinker Advises St. Ambrose University in Key Milestone toward Combination with Mount Mercy University
Related Legal Services
Experience
Our Experience
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
Concordia University Acquires Platt College
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Acquired by Perdoceo Education
Maryland University of Integrative Health Completes Sale to Notre Dame of Maryland University
Meet The Team
Meet The Team
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Matt Abdifar
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Tricia A. Beckmann
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Mary Katherine Bielinski
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Jillian K. Brady
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Deirdre Coleman
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Kacey B. Dugan
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Terry L. Frangiosa
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Timothy R. Franson, M.D.
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Dede Godstrey
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Megan S. Herber
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Therese E. Ignich
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Nicholas P. Manetto
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Rebekah A. Marfo
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Holly E. McIntyre
Manager - Insurance Policy & Regulatory Affairs -
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Ilse Peterson, MPH
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Sarah L. Pheasant
Senior Government & Regulatory Affairs Attorney -
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William L. Roberts
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Fatou Hann Sarr
Manager - Research & Policy -
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Lawrence J. Stern
Director of Insurance & Financial Services - Faegre Drinker Consulting -
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Elliot D. Vice
Director - Health Policy & Government Relations -
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David R. Zook
Chair - Faegre Drinker Consulting