Holland & Knight PPR

We are proud to welcome Kirsten Donaldson as a partner in our #PublicPolicy & #Regulation Group in #WashingtonDC. Her background in #intellectualproperty, #AI, media and #technology policy enhances our ability to counsel clients on complex legislative, regulatory and #enforcement matters. Learn more about Kirsten and how she helps clients advance their policy and IP strategies: bit.ly/4vn6s7h

Our #PublicPolicy & #Regulation's #transportation team hit it out of the park at the #Nationals game last night. A great evening at the #ballpark with Joel Roberson, Matt Satterley, Samantha Reinstein, Liam McEnroe and Ben Yepez. ⚾️

Thrilled to welcome Partner Nathan Mitchell to @HK_PPR in #WashingtonDC, where he will co-lead our #CFIUS and Industrial Security Team. Nathan advises clients on a wide range of #nationalsecurity matters, including CFIUS reviews, export controls, economic #sanctions and cross-border #transactions. His deep experience across government and private practice further strengthens our ability to guide clients through complex #regulatory and dealmaking challenges. Learn more about Nathan's practice and how he can help your business: bit.ly/4bX32Pu #internationaltrade

We had a great time at last night's Congressional Hockey Challenge, where #PublicPolicy & #Regulation attorney Andy Emerson and Senior Policy Advisor Matt Satterley helped Team Lobbyists skate away with another win in a thrilling 4-3 overtime finish. Beyond the action on the ice, the event raised nearly $200,000 to support charities and expand access to hockey in underserved communities. #HKCares

As legislative gridlock continues, #congressionalinvestigations are becoming a more frequent and higher-stakes risk for the private sector, tax-exempt entities and individuals. Our latest alert examines key oversight trends for 2026 and beyond, along with practical considerations for organizations looking to mitigate risk and prepare for potential inquiries. Read more and contact our team with any questions: bit.ly/4tqGwWD

Attorneys Paul Stimers, Elizabeth Craddock, Elizabeth Perry and Mike Wakefield attended @SpaceClubNews' Goddard Memorial Dinner last night in #WashingtonDC. Great way to spend the evening! #SpaceProm

A new #DOL joint #employer rule could reshape how businesses assess #wageandhour risk under the Fair Labor Standards Act. #LaborandEmployment attorney Timothy Taylor told @Law360 why the agency may revisit the general framework of the 2020 rule after the #NLRB formally reinstated its own 2020 standard, while refining the legal foundation for any new proposal. Read more: bit.ly/4bt9636

Holland & Knight is pleased to welcome Adena Goza as a partner in our #PublicPolicy & Regulation Group in #WashingtonDC. The former acting deputy chief counsel at the Department of Energy, Adena brings more than a decade of experience in federal finance and #energy law, including advising on major DOE financings spanning project, corporate and hybrid transactions. Learn more: bit.ly/4tYTFHt #projectfinance

The #EPA's move to rescind its 2009 endangerment finding and fundamentally shift federal #GHG regulatory authority is sure to be challenged in court, but how will #litigation play out? #Environmental attorney Matthew Leopold spoke with @SPGlobal about how courts may view the administration's legal-first approach. Read more: bit.ly/40mVEYd #CleanAirAct #climatepolicy

The #EPA officially repealed its landmark 2009 endangerment finding that served as the basis for numerous environmental regulations under the #CleanAirAct. #Environmental attorney Matt Leopold spoke with @nypost about the consequences of this move, particularly for the #automotive sector that had been subject to various #fossilfuel and emissions standards. Read more: bit.ly/4kxo3nL

Excited to welcome Mara to the team! She will not only expand our presence in Colorado but also expand our national government relations capabilities.

What happens when one of the country's top lawyers for #witnesspreparation and an attorney with extensive #government and congressional investigations experience join forces? A comprehensive guide for #corporate leaders on preparing to testify before #Congress. #Litigation atty Dan Small and #PublicPolicy & Regulation atty Christopher Armstrong present the first in a three-part series for @cci_compliance explaining how to reduce legal, reputational and policy risk when entering the high-stakes environment of congressional hearings. Read Part 1 for the ins and outs of successful preparation and stay tuned for future articles on discipline and messaging. bit.ly/4az27Fo

Advanced Air Mobility is moving from concept to operations, and the #regulatory roadmap is taking shape just as quickly. #PublicPolicy & #Regulation attorney Katie Inman joined the @eVTOLInsights podcast to share an insider view on #FAA rulemaking, impact of the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule and what the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program signals for early deployments. Listen here: bit.ly/4r1zk2n #aviation #drones

#PublicPolicy & #Regulation attorney Ronald Klein spoke at the @Conferenceboard Committee for Economic Development's event in #NewYorkCity, joining C-suite leaders for a forward-looking discussion on what's ahead. He shared insights on the 2026 midterm elections and what the political landscape could mean for policy priorities and #business planning. #governmentaffairs

Holland & Knight was pleased to host our annual reception during the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in #WashingtonDC, alongside @OurMayors. The evening brought together #mayors and #policy professionals for cocktails and conversation. Thank you to all who joined us, including Mayors Brandon Scott, Andre Dickens, Sheldon Neeley and Van Johnson II. #localgovernment

#Publicpolicy attorney Dimitri Karakitsos testified during the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on modernizing the the country's #chemicalsafety laws. He talked about #TSCA amendments and supported updating legislative frameworks to meet environmental policy goals.

Holland & Knight reported $54.6 million in #lobbying revenues for 2025, up almost 10 percent from the year prior, in just one example of a banner year on #KStreet. #PublicPolicy & Regulation attorney Paul Stimers talked to @politico about the factors behind the surge, including #tariffs and trade policy. For more on what's driving business: bit.ly/3NXcWbu

Congratulations to Senior Public Affairs Advisor Misha Lehrer on being selected for @FDD's 2026 National Security Fellows Program. The program's goal is to train the next generation of leaders in U.S. #nationalsecurity through mentorship and networking, engagement opportunities with high-level government officials and policy advocates, and #leadership development workshops. We look forward to seeing what Misha will accomplish throughout the next year! #defense

A new Pillar Two "side-by-side" safe harbor for the #UnitedStates could reshape how countries approach the #global 15 percent #corporateminimumtax and spur more jurisdictions to seek their own carveouts. #Tax attorney Joshua Odintz told @Law360 that countries with existing minimum tax regimes, including #Brazil, may pursue similar safe harbor treatment to limit exposure to the undertaxed profits rule, even as certain top-up taxes continue to apply. Read more: bit.ly/4pHwD4s

#InternationalTrade attorney Patrick Childress was quoted in @ICISOfficial on what a potential #SCOTUS decision limiting #IEEPA #tariffs could mean in practice and why tariff pressures would likely persist. He noted the administration has multiple alternative authorities to reimpose similar duties, shaping both near-term #trade negotiations and how companies should plan. Read his take on what could come next: bit.ly/4sORUfs #tradepolicy #supplychain