With a strong emphasis on public-private partnerships, the lawyers in our government affairs practice advise clients on practical strategies to achieve their business objectives, support economic development and help build thriving Northwest communities.
Led by former Portland City Commissioner Jim Francesconi, our government affairs team has vast experience working with city, county, regional, state and federal government agencies as well as business and community organizations. Clients rely on their knowledge of government, hands-on policy experience and ability to navigate the changing maze of government regulations to save time, money and create positive outcomes for everyone.
Whether it’s evaluating public policy, monitoring regulatory and legislative developments, representing organizations before government bodies, or assisting with economic development and work force training, our team can provide the sophisticated counseling needed to develop solutions that work for the community, business and government.
Government Affairs Focus Areas
- Land Use and Development
- Economic Development
- Workforce Training
- Analysis, Advocacy and Drafting of Legislation and Position Statements
- Representation Before State and Local Agencies, Boards, Councils and Commissions
- Education Resources and Funding
- Public-Private Partnerships
Representative Work
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The East Side CSO (“Big Pipe”) Project – Represented joint venture Peter Kiewet and Billfinger Berger before Portland City Council, which was awarded a $500 million contract for the Portland tunnel project to reduce sewage and stormwater overflows into the Willamette River.
Oregon Health & Science University – Conducted an external review of OHSU by interviewing over 80 business, political, media and community leaders.
Diversifying construction trades – through creation of a Community Benefits Agreement negotiated between organized labor, minority contractors and community representatives.
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Representative Clients
- AmeriHealth Mercy
- C.J. Jackson Construction
- Green Building Services
- Kiewit Corporation
- Operating Engineers Local 701
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Pacific NW Regional Council of Carpenters
- Portland Community College
- University of Portland
- Worksystems, Inc.
