McDermott’s Government Strategies Practice Group provides four distinct but often interrelated services: We defend those subject to congressional, state legislature and government investigations, working closely with a crisis communications team unique among law firms.  We provide traditional government relations and lobbying services and government contract and procurement services.  The group offers well-developed strategies integrating legal, political and public relations considerations.  Unlike many traditional lobbying firms, however, McDermott’s government strategies practice also includes practicing lawyers—many with senior-level experience in state and federal government.  Furthermore, our lawyer lobbyists and non-lawyer lobbyist professionals offer clients something that most lobbying firms cannot:  the reassurance that their communications and advice will be protected, when appropriate, by the attorney-client privilege.