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Kyle Michel Law Firm assists clients in the South Carolina legislature and in the halls of state government in Columbia, SC. We know a broad range of policy. But, more important, we know the people, the processes and the politics that shape how decisions are made in South Carolina government.We are at the legislature each day of session from January through May, reviewing every bill introduced, attending committee meetings, monitoring floor debate and talking with legislators in the lobby. Our clients turn to us because they need a trusted partner to counsel them on strategy and advocate for them before state officials. Some need an ongoing presence at the Statehouse year after year; others retain us to work on specific matters on a shorter term basis.

1) Airbnb, Inc.

2) City of Columbia

3) City of Inman

4) Conservation Voters of SC

5) Humanities Foundation

6) James Island Public Service District

7) Metropolitan Sewer Subdistrict

8) Pearson Education Inc.

9) Pickens Regional Joint Water System

10) Renewable Water Resources

11) Reset Tech Action

12) SidePrize LLC d/b/a PrizePicks

13) Transparency Coalition Action Fund

14) Unite America

20+ years

Kyle G. Michel is a Columbia, SC lawyer-lobbyist specializing in government policy and related law. His background is primarily in lobbying and providing guidance to clients interacting with state and federal government, which he has done since 1994. Mr. Michel also represents clients before local government bodies in South Carolina. He has considerable experience in budget, energy, economic development, and education issues, but also works in other issue areas including criminal justice, healthcare, environment, and transportation. In addition to policy advocacy, he represents clients seeking government contracts for goods and services.Mr. Michel is retained to execute advocacy projects on behalf of clients. This work involves developing policy strategies, direct advocacy with government officials, drafting policy documents, and legislative drafting. Mr. Michel is also retained to provide counsel on policy and political forecasting. This work involves monitoring policy and political developments and advising clients on likely outcomes that affect their interests. Prior to forming Kyle Michel Law Firm in South Carolina in 2003, Mr. Michel was Vice President and General Counsel of Morgan Meguire, LLC, a lobbying firm in Washington, DC. He founded the firm with a partner in 1998 and expanded it to a twelve-person practice before relocating to South Carolina. At Morgan Meguire, he lobbied on behalf of clients before Congress, the White House, and executive branch departments and agencies. From 1993 to 1998, Mr. Michel practiced at the firm today known as Dentons in Washington, DC, specializing in federal government affairs. He represented Fortune 100 companies on policy matters in Congress and at the White House.Prior to practicing law, Mr. Michel worked as a Legislative Assistant in the U.S. Senate and in the White House as an advisor on personnel matters. Mr. Michel is a member of the South Carolina and Washington, DC, Bars. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Texas A&M University. He graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee School of Law. He and his wife Melanie have four children and live in Columbia.