WASHINGTON, DC – Capitol Counsel today launched its new trade practice, naming former Congressman Charles Boustany as chairman and Capitol Counsel Partner and General Counsel Josh Kardon as co-chairman.  Capitol Counsel Partner Martin B. Gold will also join the practice along with Bruce Hirsh, a former senior official in the Office of the U.S. Trade…Read More…

John Raffaelli, Jim McCrery, and Shannon Finley, Capitol Counsel LLC  The firm founded by Raffaelli boasts high-level talent like McCrery, the former top Republican on the House tax-writing committee, and Finley, a multifaceted Democratic lobbyist; this year, former Rep. Charles Boustany (R-La.) also came on board.Read More…

Beginning the repeal of ObamaCare through budget reconciliation BY MARTIN B. GOLD – 12/13/16 04:35 PM EST Following the election of Donald Trump and the return of Republican majorities in Congress, speculation abounds about wholesale repeal of the Affordable Care Act through budget reconciliation.  Politics lines up with policy and, many believe, with procedure. Nothing…Read More…

Lobbying runs deep in Washington. Every day, thousands of law firms, associations and advocacy groups seek to exert influence over policymaking away from the glare of presidential and congressional politics. In such a crowded field, a select few have shown an ability to get things done — and it’s those movers and shakers who are…Read More…

Washington, DC — Capitol Counsel LLC today announced that Ann Jablon has joined the firm, as a partner. Jablon joins the Capitol Counsel team as a seasoned Capitol Hill veteran. Jablon most recently served as the long-time chief of staff to Congressman Richard E. Neal from Massachusetts, a senior member of the House Ways and…Read More…