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

OpenAI Trial, Colorado Litigation, and Other AI Developments

EPA Updates Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal — Prioritizes Technologies with Lower Release Potential

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

Supreme Court Decides First Choice Women's Resource Centers, Inc. v. Davenport

Supreme Court Decides Louisiana v. Callais

China Doubles Down on Anti-Foreign Sanctions Efforts to Protect Its Supply Chains' Security

FAR Council Issues Model Deviation FAR Clause and Guidance to Implement "DEI Discrimination" Executive Order

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

Insights

OpenAI Trial, Colorado Litigation, and Other AI Developments

EPA Updates Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal — Prioritizes Technologies with Lower Release Potential

Supreme Court Decides First Choice Women's Resource Centers, Inc. v. Davenport

Supreme Court Decides Louisiana v. Callais

China Doubles Down on Anti-Foreign Sanctions Efforts to Protect Its Supply Chains' Security

FAR Council Issues Model Deviation FAR Clause and Guidance to Implement "DEI Discrimination" Executive Order

New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Tris from China

First Quarter 2026 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review

Supreme Court Decides Hencely v. Fluor Corp. et al.

FDA-Related Legislative and Regulatory Proposals and Funding Change the President's FY27 Budget

Events

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 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

Faegre Drinker Welcomes Agribusiness Leader Jake Hamlin as Senior Director, Strengthens Advocacy Practice in Des Moines

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Experience

Our Experience

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

Concordia University Acquires Platt College

Meet The Team

Meet The Team

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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

Stuart R. Buttrick

Doriann H. Cain