GOVERNMENTAL AND LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS

KW provides a wide range of governmental relations and legislative advocacy services to clients in legislative, state and municipal agency matters. Our attorneys advise clients on Massachusetts laws that regulate business and industry; lobbying, ethics, and campaign finance; government procurement; and the promulgation of regulations.
KW's attorneys have extensive experience representing clients in diverse projects requiring federal, state and local representation and advocacy. Our attorneys have worked previously as staff to members of the Massachusetts Legislature and have also served in the executive branch of Massachusetts government. This experience has allowed KW's government relations professionals to develop key contacts throughout Massachusetts.

• State/Legislative Advocacy

Our legislative practice is tailored to meet the particular needs of the individual client. Attorneys at the firm include two registered lobbyists with significant experience advocating for and against legislation. As legislative advocates, we develop and implement strategic plans to promote or defeat legislative initiatives of interest to a particular client. The client's interests are conveyed to key legislators, organizations and associations to secure a broad base of support on behalf of the client. The firm's legislative tracking and monitoring service can also provide clients with "eyes and ears" at the State House prior to the introduction of a specific piece of legislation. Finally, KW's attorneys also assist clients in monitoring and providing input to the proposed regulatory actions of various state agencies that may affect their interests.

• Municipal Advocacy

At the local level, KW's attorneys have extensive experience working with municipal officials on project-related issues. In addition, the firm's role as town counsel to several Massachusetts cities and towns allows KW's clients to call upon this experience as well. KW's clients are thereby provided with a broad array of insight into all areas of Massachusetts governance.

• State Capital Global Law Firm Group

KW is also the Massachusetts representative to the State Capital Global Law Firm Group. The State Capital Global Law Firm Group consists of one law firm located in state, provincial and other capitals around the globe. The primary purpose of the Group is to provide an organized and efficient system and a central source for the collection and dissemination of information and techniques about the practice of law in their common areas of practice. (Members of the State Capital Global Law Firm Group practice independently and not in a relationship for the joint practice of law.) Through the Group, we are kept apprised of important developments in other states, regions, and internationally.

Keegan Werlin LLP is the Massachusetts representative to the State Capital Group. State Capital Group is a seamless global network of more than 140 of the profession’s preeminent independent law firms. By uniting their skills, expertise and influence, the member firms help leading and growing companies in every industry navigate a complex and ever-changing legal landscape. With local and regional experts across the globe, the independent member firms capitalize on the strength and effectiveness of the State Capital Group network to help their clients solve today’s toughest business challenges.