Praised for team members’ ‘commitment to their client and their strong understanding’ of business priorities, the government relations and strategic communications practice at Bracewell LLP sits within the firm’s wider Policy Resolution Group (PRG) and combines government relations, communications, and legal support. The team is a particular go-to for clients in the energy sector, from oil and gas to clean energy, biofuels, geothermal, and renewables. Its traditional energy clients include utilities and refiners to critical minerals companies and chemical producers. Scott Segal, team co-head, is recommended for his work on climate change policy development, motor fuels policy, and environmental policy more broadly. Co-head Dee Martin supports a range of industry coalitions, trade associations and non-profit organizations in governmental advocacy campaigns. Martin’s expertise also notably extends to work with LGBTQ+ suicide prevention and women’s equality issues. All named attorneys are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.
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‘What sets Bracewell's Policy Resolution Group apart from other firms is their commitment to their client and their strong understanding of how our business operates. This helps them identify issues and opportunities that we are otherwise not aware of.’
‘Dee Martin is hard working and exceptionally eloquent.'
'Joe Brazauskas has deep knowledge on energy and environmental policy.’
‘The team is experienced and personable. The breadth of knowledge is helpful in addressing a range of issues. A one stop shop for our needs.’
‘Andrew Shaw is knowledgeable, hardworking, trustworthy, and creative.'
- 'Following changes made by the Trump Administration, Bracewell successfully supported our pivot to seek funding from friendly state governments. We secured significant support and are in the process of securing more, all of which we could not have done without Bracewell's strategic advice and research support. ’
- Dee Martin and Josh Zive have brilliant strategic minds and they have worked closely with us for years'
Key clients
- Sysco
- Energy Forward
- American Cement Association
- Thai Union Group PCL
- Air Liquide USA, LLC
- National Brain Tumor Society
- FBI Agents Association
- The Trevor Project
- Repsol Services Company
- Brookfield Renewable
- Capital Power
- Cameco
- Manitoba Hydro
- Electricity Canada
- Global Laser Enrichment LLC
- Modine Manufacturing Company
- Standard Industries, Inc.
- Darling Ingredients
- Cheniere Energy Inc.
- Duke Energy
Work highlights
Advises Thai Union Group PCL and its US subsidiaries producing packaged seafood on a broad spectrum of matters, including advocacy on policy initiatives related to labor in the supply chain, advice on engagement with non-governmental organizations focused on sustainability and environmental issues.
Provides coordinated advocacy and strategic communications services to Air Liquide USA on a range of complicated matters related to energy and the environment, including the programs and tax credits related to hydrogen production; carbon capture, utilization and sequestration opportunities; biogas and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) programs and tax credits; semiconductor manufacturing; and trade and tariff policy.
Represents the National Brain Tumor Society, the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to brain tumor advocacy, on government relations and strategic communications, helping NBTS engage Congress, build public support and advance policies that accelerate the development of effective treatments for patients and their families.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Scott Segal; Dee Martin
Other key lawyers
Joshua Zive; Joseph Brazauskas; Andrew Shaw