Joseph Lanier

Mr. Lanier provides counsel and strategic advice to clients seeking representation before the United States Congress and federal agencies. He has broad, substantive public and private sector experience in numerous high profile matters, including communications, energy, financial services, appropriations, agriculture and international trade issues. During the course of his legal career, Mr. Lanier has represented a wide range of private, municipal, association, and non-profit clients. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Lanier served as Legal Counsel to U.S. Senate Assistant Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), where his legislative duties included responsibility for communications, financial services, transportation and judiciary issues. He also counseled Senator McConnell on ethics compliance and legal matters related to the Senator’s official duties. Mr. Lanier also served as Legislative Director and Legislative Counsel for former U.S. Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC), where he assumed responsibility for all areas of domestic policy, with a particular focus on financial services, international trade and agriculture.