Arnold & Porter’s legislative and public policy practice advises clients across the healthcare, trade, infrastructure and financial services sectors, with both legal counsel and registered lobbyist support. It regularly supports clients in handling new regulatory proposals, federal agency shifts, and changing legislative priorities. Eugenia Pierson heads the Washington DC-based team, noted for her expertise regarding health policy issues related to hospitals and health systems. Kevin O’Neill has longstanding lobbying experience, working with clients in sectors from universities and units of local government to foreign sovereigns, while Mark Epley draws on experience in Congress and the Departments of Justice and Defense to advise clients in managing congressional scrutiny. For clients seeking advice when navigating the legislative process, especially with regard to child welfare, civil and human rights, and voting rights, Janice Bashford is a go-to, and Bobby McMillin has experience in intellectual property, drug scheduling, and cybersecurity policy. The team gained a number of experienced policy advisors in 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Key clients

  • Fraternal Government Relations Coalition
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Samsung Electronics Limited
  • Regeneron
  • Perrigo
  • bluebird bio
  • Endeavors
  • Baylor University
  • Children’s Health System of Texas
  • Coalition of Professional Non-Profit Theatres
  • McGraw Hill
  • William & Mary

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

Eugenia Pierson

Other key lawyers

Kevin O’Neill; Mark Epley; Janice Bashford; Bobby McMillin