Regulatory change creates new challenges and new opportunities. To anticipate, plan for and capitalize on these changes, you need a team that understands the interplay of your industry and your market. No matter what sector in which you operate, we can help you spot and adapt to trends as they align with politics, regulation and public policy.

Dentons’ Regulatory, Public Policy and Government Affairs practice is a market leader in the US, helping you navigate the critical intersection of business, law, regulation, policy and politics. Gain the support of a top-tier team providing you comprehensive strategic counsel in all aspects of public policy and regulatory affairs—especially important for regulated industries where significant policy considerations must be informed by political sensitivities.

We will guide you through corporate crisis management, offering targeted legal, political, communications and stakeholder strategic counsel. Confidently handle US government investigations, congressional or administrative agency inquiries, international sanctions, judicial proceedings and other “front page” matters critical to corporate business planning and execution. In a global marketplace, our experience as diplomats and counsel on commercial operations abroad is unrivaled, and can serve as a valuable tool in meeting challenges beyond US borders.

Rely on Dentons’ precise knowledge and insight on real world implications of domestic policy and regulatory initiatives. With exceptional backgrounds in relevant industries and in legislative and executive bodies at all levels of government, our lawyers and professionals have the deep experience to guide you through large “bet the company” matters and discrete local issues alike.

From advising your offices in global locations undergoing civil unrest, to providing regulatory advice as your popular startup responds to state attorney general inquiries, we will help you achieve your specific business goals. Develop a multi-pronged approach to legislative and regulatory affairs, advocacy and strategic communications.

Draw on our collective experience from the legal, media, business, diplomatic, academic and political arenas in:

• Advocacy and government affairs
• Antitrust and competition
• Communications and media regulation
• Compliance and risk management
• Congressional investigations
• Education regulation, including charter schools
• Environmental and natural resources
• Federal regulatory and marketing
• Financial institutions regulation
• Global trade and investment  
• Health care regulation
• Information capital and political intelligence
• Insurance regulation
• International Trade
• Local Government Solutions
• Native American Law and Policy
• Political law, ethics and disclosure
• Privacy and Cybersecurity
• State, Regional, Provincial, Municipal and Local Government Bodies
• Telecommunications
• Transportation, Freight and Logistics
• US Policy

Recognition

Dentons recognized with multiple honors at 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards

May 7, 2025

The 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards, presented by The Daily Report and Law.com, has recognized Dentons’ Georgia office with the 2025 Litigation Department of the Year (General Litigation) award.

Dentons principal Stephen Lawson named one of Georgia’s most influential leaders

April 8, 2025

State Affairs has named Atlanta Public Policy principal Stephen Lawson to the 2025 Georgia Power 50, which highlights the state’s most influential political leaders.

Atlanta Public Policy partner Steven Labovitz receives Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service in Georgia

March 27, 2025

Atlanta Public Policy partner Steven Labovitz has been named a recipient of a Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service.

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Insights

Border Talks webinar series

Canada: Canada-US trade relations are being faced with some of the most tumultuous times in decades. Our webinar series, Border Talks, provides timely updates on the evolving political, business, and legal landscape. Our integrated team of legal and public policy professionals across Canada and the US is actively tracking developments, and we are here to help you anticipate and respond to these changes.

2025 Global Guide to Autonomous Vehicles

May 14, 2025

As the technology underlying autonomous vehicles (AVs) continues to evolve, so too does the legal and regulatory landscape governing the testing and deployment of AVs within the United States and across the globe.

Political Law Playbook – April 2025

April 30, 2025

United States: Welcome to the April edition of the Political Law Playbook. This edition’s federal coverage features the recent Executive Order (“EO”) signed by President Trump relating to the administration of federal elections, as well as a partial halting of some of its provisions by a federal judge. At the state level, our coverage highlights some recent legal decisions relating to both election results in North Carolina, as well as control over the state’s electoral process.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Public Policy partners, Litigation practice honored by 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards

March 18, 2025

The 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards have named Gordon Giffin a Lifetime Achiever honoree and Edward Lindsey Jr. a Distinguished Leader honoree.

Dentons releases Global AI Trends Report

January 20, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has published a Global AI Trends report, highlighting key risk considerations with viewpoints from multiple jurisdictions.

Seth Waugh joins Dentons as senior policy director in Washington, DC

January 13, 2025

Dentons announces today that Seth Waugh has joined the Firm as a senior policy director in the Public Policy and Regulation practice, resident in the Washington, DC, office.

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