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

Mollie Sitkowski Provides Insights on Key International Trade Developments for Law360 Midyear Report

Packaging Sustainability and Compliance, Including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

2026 Colorado Employment Law: What's New, What's Next, and What to Do About It

New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Glyphosate from China

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

Aligning FDA Regulatory Support and Advocacy

Making Waves: Advance Legal Topics in Other Transaction Agreements

From Refunds to Risk — Understanding the IEEPA Class Action & B2B Claims Landscape - Webinar

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

Insights

Mollie Sitkowski Provides Insights on Key International Trade Developments for Law360 Midyear Report

Packaging Sustainability and Compliance, Including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

2026 Colorado Employment Law: What's New, What's Next, and What to Do About It

New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Glyphosate from China

Supreme Court Decides Trump v. Barbara

New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Certain Choline Salts from China

New Proposed Rules Would Allow Employers to Offer Fertility Benefits as "Excepted Benefits" Outside Their Major Medical Plans

Supreme Court Decides Pung v. Isabella County, Michigan

Legislature’s Overhaul Expands Housing Supply, Reins in HOAs

‘Reasonable Procedures’ Can Still Protect Firms Despite CPA Overhaul

Events

Past Events

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

Aligning FDA Regulatory Support and Advocacy

Making Waves: Advance Legal Topics in Other Transaction Agreements

From Refunds to Risk — Understanding the IEEPA Class Action & B2B Claims Landscape - Webinar

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

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 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