Government Relations

Our Government Relations team offers seasoned advocacy counsel from some of North Carolina’s "Most Influential Lobbyists." Smith Anderson was named one of North Carolina’s top lobbying firms by the North State Journal. In addition, our lobbying clients benefit from the resources of the oldest and largest law firm in the state’s capital. 

With decades of strategic advocacy success on a broad array of political, legislative, regulatory, and legal issues, our bipartisan team has long-term relationships throughout North Carolina’s Congressional delegation, state government, and in many of our cities and counties. We also have extensive experience in North Carolina procurement issues and negotiating economic development incentives. Additionally, we offer strategic communications consulting, association management, and grassroots outreach support.

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We help businesses, associations, and non-profits find effective ways to communicate with policymakers. We understand the policy and politics that drive decision making. Our longstanding relationships with North Carolina’s legislative branch, the Governor’s office, and state agencies allow us to assist clients in navigating complex issues to a successful result.  

Our Team

The co-chairs of our Government Relations practice have been recognized among the "Most Influential" North Carolina lobbyists by the nonpartisan N.C. Center for Public Policy Research and the North State Journal – including the distinction of a No. 1 ranking. Our bipartisan team members have previously served in a variety of government roles within the White House, U.S. Senate, N.C. House, and N.C. Senate.  

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Services

• Legislative advocacy (lobbying and monitoring of legislative developments) 
• Public relations and media strategies 
• Regulatory advocacy (agency rulemaking, administrative policies and litigation)
• Regulatory compliance counseling
• Government contracts, procurement advice and litigation 
• Economic development and tax incentives 
• Grassroots strategies and activities
• Association management
• Campaign finance law