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Government relations

WilmerHale‘s public policy and legislative affairs practice provides ’practical and actionable advice’, recommended for both strategic, policy-focused support and congressional investigations work. The team regularly draws on the wider firm’s antitrust, IP, financial services and life sciences experts to support clients’ public policy goals in these areas. Jonathan Yarowsky heads the Washington DC-based team, leveraging longstanding experience in both Congress and the White House to advise clients in interfaces with all branches of government. David Ross is a key contact for international trade matters, with experience at the Office of the US Trade Representative, and in Boston, Eric Lesser is a go-to for matters involving housing, technology, and financial services. Public policy advisor Brian Skretny is recommended for clients in the energy, telecom and emerging technologies sectors.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'We have a great experience with this team, they provide practical and actionable advice, and are deeply connected in relevant areas.'

  • 'Joel Green is fantastic, he is always available to us and provides real-time actionable advice that has shown great success!'

  • 'The individuals I have worked with at WilmerHale stand out for their judgment, discipline, and strategic restraint. In the government relations space, access alone is not differentiating. What distinguishes this team is the quality of thinking behind their engagement and the steadiness of their counsel.'

  • 'Jonathan Yarowsky, in particular, demonstrates exceptional strategic clarity. His advice consistently reflects a deep understanding of both policy substance and political reality. He is measured in tone, careful in framing, and focused on long-term positioning rather than short-term wins.'

  • 'I especially value their ability to distill complex legislative or regulatory developments into clear executive guidance with defined options and risk parameters.'

  • 'Brian Skretny brings a complementary strength in relationship management and execution. He understands how to navigate stakeholder dynamics thoughtfully and with credibility. His instincts around timing and sequencing are particularly strong, ensuring that outreach is purposeful rather than reactive.'

Practice head

Jonathan Yarowsky

Other key lawyers

Brian Skretny; Joel Green; David Ross; Eric Lesser