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 Sectors

Insights & Events

Latest

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

It’s Game On for the Annual Retirement Plans Webinar: Winning Strategies for Your Benefits Game Plan - Webinar

2025 IAIR Technical Development Series Workshop

Privacy and Genetic Data

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

Insights

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

California’s Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act & More Developments

Libby Baney Comments on Uncertainty in Prescription Drug Market With the Washington Post

“Dieselgate” — English High Court Takes Control of Spiralling Legal Costs in High-Volume Consumer Disputes

FDA Launches Dashboard to Provide Access to Real-Time Adverse Event Data for Cosmetics

Events

Past Events

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

Practical Considerations and Best Practices for Life Insurers Using AI

News

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

Faegre Drinker Continues Growth of Customs & International Trade Team With Experienced Trade Compliance Counsel Beata Spuhler

Faegre Drinker Grows Customs & International Trade Practice in Washington, D.C., Welcoming Prominent Trade Enforcement Partner Daniel Wilson

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

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

Stuart R. Buttrick

Doriann H. Cain