517-374-9187
201 TOWNSEND ST, STE 900 % DYKEMA, LANSING, MI, 48933,
Dykema is a full-service law firm, the largest in Michigan and one of the top 100 in the United States. The firm operates out of seven offices located in Michigan, Washington D.C. and Chicago, Illinois. Lawyers in the Government Policy & Practice Group engage in all aspects of federal and state administrative law, contested governmental proceedings, lobbying public officials regarding pending legislation, and governmental policies. The firm represents clients on federal and state governmental contract and procurement matters, government audits, and waste and fraud investigations. In addition, the firm handles diverse international law matters arising from clients' extensive dealings with Canadian, Pacific Rim and European businesses.
Firm Specialties:
Dykema's areas of expertise in the government relations arena include lobbying on legislative and administrative matters, antitrust and trade regulation investigations and proceedings, environmental issues, intellectual property, health care law, government contracts, utility regulation, professional licensure, election law, tax policy, information technology policy and litigation.
1) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS
3) AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
4) CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (CMU)
6) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC
7) CITIZENS INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
11) CoinFlip
12) CONCRETE PIPE ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN
14) DETROIT EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION
16) EIMAGINE
17) FAMILIES AGAINST NARCOTICS
18) FLINT CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
20) GLOBAL TEL LINK
21) GREAT LAKES SPORTS COMMISSION
22) GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY
25) HIGHSCOPE
26) INSURANCE ALLIANCE OF MICHIGAN
27) JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (USA)
29) LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS
32) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE UNIVERSITIES
33) MICHIGAN CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
34) MICHIGAN CHARITABLE GAMING ASSOCIATION
35) MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZERS
36) MICHIGAN DATA CENTER ALLIANCE
37) MICHIGAN EDUCATOR WORKFORCE INITIATIVE
38) MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
39) MICHIGAN MANUFACTURED HOUSING RV AND CAMPGROUND ASSOC
40) MICHIGAN NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION
41) MICHIGAN RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
42) MICHIGAN SAVES
43) MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (MTU)
44) MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY USA LLC F/K/A MILLERCOORS LLC
45) NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION
48) Office of the Wayne County Treasurer
49) PFIZER INC
50) PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INC PCS
51) Red Cedar Hotel Holdings, LLC
52) Red Cedar Senior Living Holdings, LLC
53) SCI MICHIGAN FUNERAL SERVICES INC
54) SELF STORAGE ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN
55) STEELCASE INC
56) THE BOJI GROUP
57) THE DOCTORS MANAGEMENT COMPANY
59) TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC
60) UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES INC
61) YWCA KALAMAZOO
ANDREW H. DOERR is an accomplished government affairs professional, bringing 20 years of lobbying, legislative and political experience to Dykema's Lansing office. At Dykema, he focuses on issues related to: energy, insurance, procurement, regulated industries, corrections, education, local government, nonprofit representation, the Liquor Control Code, licensing, gaming, taxation, procurement and matters dealing with the Department of State among others. He is experienced in review, analysis and drafting of proposed legislation and has testified before numerous House and Senate Committees.
Prior to joining the firm Mr. Doerr served as Deputy Legislative Director and Legislative Liaison for Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. In this role he served as a conduit to Secretary Johnson to both the legislature and the Governor's administration. He was responsible for the Secretary's legislative agenda, including legislative drafting, moving bills through the legislative process, and implementation. Andrew also spent eight years serving as Senator Alan Sanborn's (R-Macomb) Chief of Staff. Focusing on public policy related to the Senators role as Chairman of the Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee along with office and personnel management. During his time with Senator Sanborn he also helped manage numerous political campaigns.
Mr. Doerr came to Dykema with years of direct lobbying experience, having served as the Legislative and Political Director for the Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL). While there he oversaw the MCUL's legislative team and worked to promote legislation that benefited credit unions and their industry at both the state and federal level. He was also responsible for PAC fundraising, Grassroots coordination and member advocacy efforts.
517-374-9100
201 TOWNSEND ST STE 900 % DYKEMA, LANSING, MI, 48933,
Dykema is a full-service law firm, the largest in Michigan and one of the top 100 in the United States. The firm operates out of seven offices located in Michigan, Washington D.C. and Chicago, Illinois. Lawyers in the Government Policy & Practice Group engage in all aspects of federal and state administrative law, contested governmental proceedings, lobbying public officials regarding pending legislation, and governmental policies. The firm represents clients on federal and state governmental contract and procurement matters, government audits, and waste and fraud investigations. In addition, the firm handles diverse international law matters arising from clients' extensive dealings with Canadian, Pacific Rim and European businesses.
Firm Specialties:
Dykema's areas of expertise in the government relations arena include lobbying on legislative and administrative matters, antitrust and trade regulation investigations and proceedings, environmental issues, intellectual property, health care law, government contracts, utility regulation, professional licensure, election law, tax policy, information technology policy and litigation.
TRACY WINSTON is a Government Policy Advisor in Dykema's Lansing, Michigan office. Tracy has extensive experience in matters related to healthcare, insurance, automotive, no-fault, appropriations, and marihuana policy. Combining her unique experience between state legislatures, former legal practice, and municipal policy, Tracy brings a vast knowledge in tackling policy on all levels of government.
Prior to joining Dykema, Tracy supported the Democrat Caucus for the Michigan House of Representatives as a policy expert covering health care, human services, insurance, auto-no fault, behavioral health integration, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Budget. Simultaneously, Tracy chaired the Lansing Marihuana Commission; the appeals body for local marihuana disputes. Tracy served as the policy lead on controversial issues such as Medicaid work requirements, no-fault reform, and the House C.A.R.E.S. task force. Previously, Tracy served the State of Texas of House of Representatives as a Committee Director and advised on issues related to veteran affairs. Prior to her legislative work, Tracy worked in private practice with a focus on family law, estate planning and business formations.
