A core bench housing three former state attorneys general distinguishes Dentons as a destination of choice for regulatory counseling, state AG relations, investigations, enforcement actions, and negotiations and settlements. The team has recently showcased its multistate capabilities in the investigations concerning recalls and safety concerns in the automotive industry. Leadership of the practice is shared between former Georgia attorney general Thurbert Baker, who splits his time between Atlanta and Washington DC, and who has made significant strides in the pharmaceuticals space, and DC-based former Florida attorney general and Congressman Bill McCollum, who fields a wealth of public policy experience, and is valued by companies dealing with disruptive new technologies. Also in DC, Dan Gibb is prominent in automotive industry multistate actions, representing car makers and OEMs, while Atlanta’s Samuel Olens, who was twice elected attorney general for Georgia, is carving out a niche in the cannabis industry. In Chicago, Angelina Whitfield supports on antitrust issues across a wide range of industries, spanning cannabis, high tech, and life sciences.
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‘Dentons is unique in that everyone in the practice has spent a portion of their careers in an AG's office and at least one member was an AG himself.’
‘The team embraces diversity and inclusivity, they immediately report or alert our company whenever a state AG has taken legal action against another company in matters that might affect our company or that serve as warnings going forward, and they are always available to meet with other divisions of our company to discuss relevant topics.’
‘Thurbert Baker, a former state AG, has tremendous knowledge and experience in real-world AG conduct and actions. His insight into best practices when dealing with AGs is invaluable.’
‘Dan Gibb worked in an AGs office and is extremely knowledgeable and up to date on current issues. He tirelessly attends national and regional AG meetings and reports back diligently with any information that might affect our company.’
‘Their guidance is critical.’
‘Niche practice area that provides unique insight from having operated within the state AG office. Offers significant connections within various state governments given this experience.’
‘Thurbert Baker is a professional who understands the ins and outs of state governments and can navigate as much with impressive precision. Thurbert matches this experience with a keen intellect, enviable wisdom, and a calm demeanor.’
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Practice head
Thurbert Baker; Bill McCollum
Other key lawyers
Dan Gibb; Sam Olens; Angelina Whitfield