Kutak Rock LLP's Government Relations Group (GRG), headquartered in the Washington, D.C. office, functions as the lobbying arm of the firm. The GRG represents clients who are bothGovernment Relations contract-exclusive to the GRG and those who expanded an existing relationship with Kutak Rock. Current and past clients of the GRG include prominent members of the financial services, student loan finance, health, insurance and securities industries, economic development authorities, national associations, corporations and local and state governments. The GRG's services include representing client interests on a variety of legislative and regulatory matters before the many levels of government, from state and local governments to federal regulatory agencies, Congress and the Executive Branch. Kutak Rock is known for its ability to accomplish specific legislative and regulatory goals of its clients.

The GRG has access to a broad range of expertise on securities, international financial services, environmental, appropriations, education, health and tax issues. The network of contacts established through Kutak Rock's activities in Washington D.C. provides GRG clients with an invaluable resource. This combination of knowledge and influence enables the GRG to offer clients top-quality, effective representation in the nation's capital.

For information regarding the GRG's capabilities, please contact any of the following by e-mail: David K. Karnes, Seth D. Kirshenberg, George R. Schlossberg or Barry P. Steinberg.