Ivan Zapien > Hogan Lovells US LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Hogan Lovells US LLP
COLUMBIA SQUARE
555 THIRTEENTH STREET, NW
WASHINGTON DC 20004
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Work Department

Global Regulatory

Position

Partner

Career

Ivan Zapien is well known in every facet of the government relations community in Washington, D.C. From politics and Capitol Hill to corporate America, Ivan is well respected on both sides of the aisle.

While serving as a chief of staff in both the U.S. House and Senate, Ivan built deep networks across both House and Senate Democrats. He also drove the government relations strategy and outreach for Walmart, the number one company on the Fortune 500 list. Thus, Ivan brings a unique and complex perspective to client engagements.

Ivan is a bilingual lawyer, executive, advocate, and leader with international and domestic experience in government affairs management and campaigns. He advises clients on diverse strategies, capitalizing on the opportunities of the current environment, while minimizing risk.

Ivan has been recognized as one of the “Most Influential Hispanics” by Hispanic Business and as one of the top lobbyists by Latino Magazine. He received the 2015 Alumni Achievement Award for Advocacy Efforts from the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management. In 2019, he was awarded the Hispanic Lobbyist Association’s President’s Award and was recognized by The Hill as a Top Lobbyist for 2019.

Languages

English, Spanish

Memberships

Close Up Foundation, Board of Directors, Vice Chair

Education

J.D., The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

M.A., The George Washington University

B.A., University of Arizona

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Government > Government relations

Leveraging strong relationships at all government levels and within regulatory bodies, Hogan Lovells US LLP fields a considerably-sized team of professionals well-positioned to assist an array of clients, ranging from sovereign governments to corporations and individuals. International relations feature prominently in the team’s work, and crosses over into traditional strengths in international trade, automotive, tax, financial services, and life sciences and healthcare. Practice head Aaron Cutler splits his time between lobbying and congressional investigations, gravitating towards the energy and financial services sectors, and assisting hedge funds and private equity clients. Former Senator Norm Coleman realizes his specialism in foreign sovereign work, and has recently expanded his reach into the tech space, preparing individuals to testify before committees in congressional investigations. Ivan Zapien drives the group’s relationship with Walmart, and has strong links to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, frequently undertaking work related to Latin America and Mexico on behalf of clients. Cybil Roehrenbeck is the resident healthcare specialist, further specializing in representing the AI Healthcare Coalition. Michael Bell leads on FEC and LDA compliance, employing transportation, judiciary, IP, and automotive experience in assisting Nissan. Jamie Wickett is a tax guru and leading expert on the Inflation Reduction Act, and is in demand in the automotive, energy, and mining sectors. Counsel Ari Fridman draws on previous experience in the House Foreign Affairs Committee in supporting foreign sovereign clients, as well as advising on congressional investigations.