MLC is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic alliance with the national law firm Foley & Lardner LLP.  Through the relationship, Foley will expand its public policy presence to offer full-service government relations representation and legal advice in Michigan-related matters.  This alliance further strengthens Foley’s presence in the state, with capabilities to support clients in both Lansing and Detroit.

Foley is the only law firm in Michigan with attorneys who have held senior positions in Governor Rick Snyder’s administration.  “We’ve had the opportunity to work with Foley’s in-house lobbyists, Steve Hilfinger and Rob Nederhood, when they were part of the Snyder administration.  Now we’re fortunate to continue our relationship with them, and to work with the other well-respected attorneys at Foley, through our alliance,” stated Tim Ward, President of MLC.

The strategic alliance with MLC boosts Foley’s services in the following ways:

•    Critical federal and state coordination between public affairs and legal efforts
•    “Boots on the ground” in the state capital, coordinating political public relations efforts, preparing testimony and making legislative presentations
•    Legislative monitoring and intelligence on Michigan issues impacting a broad range of industries and business interests
•    Increased guidance through legislative process and bureaucratic hurdles by developing strategies with both short- and long-term legislative and regulatory goals
•    Customized briefings and consultations on political and legislative issues, including detailed assessments of state elections and state budget issues
•    Access to Foley’s seasoned registered lobbyists Partner Steven Hilfinger and Senior Counsel Robert Nederhood, both former senior officials in Gov. Snyder’s administration

Foley & Lardner LLP is a corporate law firm with approximately nine hundred attorneys in twenty offices.  They combine international reach with a local focus across a full range of legal services in various industries, including technology, health care, sports and manufacturing.  For more information, please visit Foley.com.

Michigan Legislative Consultants is a bipartisan lobbying firm based in Lansing, Michigan. Our team of lobbyists and procurement specialists provide a wide range of services for some of the most respected companies in America. For more on MLC, visit www.mlcmi.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.