Gardere does not resolve problems using a cookie-cutter approach. Government Affairs team members effectively communicate with state agencies, their leaders, and program personnel. We understand the concerns of regulators in the context of our clients' businesses, and we counsel clients on what actions they may reasonably take to achieve success. We also have a thorough understanding of the applicable laws and produce top-notch, readable briefs and proposed rules. Gardere helps clients craft solutions that keep the public safe and allow business to move forward.

Gardere's regulatory practitioners have a breadth of administrative and regulatory experience, including work on matters regarding:

• Rulemaking
• Enforcement actions
• Licensing matters
• Contested case proceedings

The team has strong relationships with regulators at all levels of government and has successfully represented clients before more than 25 major Texas state agencies, boards and commissions on a wide range of public policy issues, including:

• Insurance
• Financial services
• State taxes
• Occupational licensing
• Food and beverage
• Telecommunications
• Health care
• Campaign finance
• Electric utility regulation
• Education

The Government Affairs team has represented clients on open records issues and civil investigative demands from the Texas Office of the Attorney General; drafted briefs on behalf of clients related to Attorney General opinions; and obtained private letter rulings from the Office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

Gardere's government lawyers are not only skilled negotiators, but are also successful and skilled administrative litigators.