Legislative and Governmental Relations
A significant portion of Richardson Plowden’s practice is involved in the representation of various clients before the South Carolina General Assembly, the Office of the Governor (i.e., the Executive Branch), state agencies and regulatory entities, and local governing bodies on a wide range of issues. Additionally, Richardson Plowden has more than 30 years experience working with legislators, governors and the General Assembly, including their respective staffs, media, and industry and consumer/citizens groups.
The Firm’s attorneys include registered and experienced lobbyists who have resources and support staff to provide quality service to clients. Moreover, they have extensive previous experience with state regulatory agencies and the Legislative and Executive Branches.
Industries represented in legislative and governmental relations work include:
- Health care
- Banking and financial industries
- Multiple product lines of the insurance industry
- Public utilities
- Small and independent businesses
- Trade associations
Client services include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Preparing and/or implementing legislative or regulatory strategies to effectively communicate the client's message.
- Providing legal analysis in connection with legislative and regulatory matters to address the client's specific needs.
- Monitoring of legislative activities and political developments.
- Maintaining positive, productive and accessible relationships with legislators, regulators and their staffs.
- Participating in meetings and hearings on behalf of clients, including testifying on their behalf and preparing others to present testimony in legislative venues.
- Drafting legislation, amendments, regulations, policies, and other proposals for clients for use by governmental entities, legislators, and staff.
- Organizing and participating in coalitions on legislative and regulatory matters.
Attorneys
Steven W. Hamm
C. Jo Anne Wessinger Hill
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