Washington Food, Drug, Medical Device Lobbyists Agricultural Industry Lawyers Public Affairs Lobbyists

Public Policy

OFW Law has developed a bipartisan practice to address legislative and public policy issues for our clients. Composed of a team with senior level experience in the U.S. House and Senate, in the federal executive branch, and in state governments, our lobbyists are among the most effective in Washington, working with Congress, federal agencies, and the White House on a daily basis. The members of our public policy practice group include individuals who have served as Republican Secretary of Agriculture, ranking Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, senior Senate and House committee staff of both parties, agency heads, and other experienced legislative professionals.

At OFW Law, we regularly lobby on behalf of:

Food, drug, healthcare information technology and medical device companies

Agricultural coalitions and cooperatives

Energy developers, producers and users

Individuals

Trade and professional associations

Native American tribes

Non-profit organizations

Our Proven Track Record

At OFW Law, our lawyers and Senior Policy Advisors have established a reputation for finding solutions to client problems. We are proud of the role we have played in the development and implementation of every major food-related initiative enacted since the firm's founding. More importantly, our clients are pleased with our proven record of success.

Our public policy practice has played a leading role in:

The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, as well as the 2002 and 1996 Farm Bills
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 along with all other child nutrition legislation considered over the past 20 years
Annual appropriations for USDA, FDA and other federal departments and agencies
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010
The Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Response Act of 2002
The Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002
The Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997
The Perishable Agricultural Commodity Act Amendments of 1995
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994
The Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992
The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990
The Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990
Amendments to the Poultry Products Inspection Act in 1991, 1989, and 1985
Amendments to the Federal Meat Inspection Act in 1981

Expertise and Knowledge

Since opening our doors in 1979, we have had the privilege of participating in national debates on a wide variety of public policy issues. While the majority of our work relates to the food, drug, and agriculture industries, we have also represented clients on matters ranging from ethanol and propane tax issues to Indian land use policy. We are expanding our activities in furtherance of energy development challenges, futures market regulation, and the technological and structural infrastructure needs of the agriculture, food, drug and medical device industries, including internet and transportation needs.

In order to better serve our clients, we have built a public policy practice of attorneys and legislative professionals the caliber of which cannot be found elsewhere. If you are in the food, drug, agricultural, or health care industry, you need a strong voice in Washington to represent your interests on Capitol Hill and before executive branch agencies.