State and Local Policy, Advocacy & Consulting

Overview

Strong relationships with state government leaders, legislators, and officials can be vital to your organization’s success. Comprised of both lawyers and consultants, Faegre Drinker's state relations teams understand the processes, know the players, and excel at effective advocacy before state legislative bodies and regulatory agencies. Our teams in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota partner with you to manage the challenges — and seize the opportunities — that emerge at the intersection of your organization and your state government. We help you thrive in today’s complex regulatory environment.

Our state relations professionals can help you advance your goals through:

  • Legislative and executive branch lobbying
  • Procurement, negotiation and maintenance of government contracts
  • Campaign finance and ethics compliance
  • Issues monitoring and public policy research
  • Economic development initiatives
  • Formation of public-private partnerships and public financing transactions

Faegre Drinker Consulting professionals do not act as attorneys for clients. Learn more about the Faegre Drinker Consulting practice.

Insights & Events

Insights
发表文章 October 2026

Neumann’s Pharmacy: What the Fifth Circuit’s Decision Means for Controlled Substance Oversight

Innovations Magazine
1 min read
媒体报道 August 2026

Jessica Abrahams Discusses SBA’s Newly Proposed Business Size Standards in Washington Business Journal

2 min read
最新 August 2026

Minnesota Primary Election Results — August 12, 2026

Stakeholders across Minnesota can begin to assess the policy and regulatory implications of the November ballot.
5 min read
最新 July 2026

Data Centers in the Crosshairs: How to Avoid Becoming a Target of Nuisance Lawsuits

Class actions targeting data center operations near residential neighborhoods
6 min read
发表文章 June 2026

Legislature’s Overhaul Expands Housing Supply, Reins in HOAs

The Indiana Lawyer
1 min read
发表文章 April 2026

Nonprofit Pay: Balancing Fairness, Compliance, Public Trust

The Indiana Lawyer
1 min read
最新 October 2025

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Proposes Permanent Rules Relating to Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

Public Comments Can Be Submitted Until November 26, 2025
8 min read
最新 October 2025

Power and Energy Trends Shaping the Data Center Industry

Proactive Legal and Advocacy Strategies Are Increasingly Critical
6 min read
媒体报道 September 2025

Megan Herber Discusses Health Care Price Transparency Policy With Oncology Practices

Oncology News Central
1 min read
最新 July 2025

Minnesota Lawmakers Make Modest Changes to Earned Sick & Safe Time and Paid Leave, as Programs Move Towards Full Implementation

Changes Become Effective in 2025 And 2026, Clarify Certain Provisions, and Adjust Implementation
10 min read

Meet The Team

Meet The Team