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Turning 125: Nelson Mullins Celebrating 125 Years of Legal Service in 2022
In January 1897, attorney P.H. Nelson left his position as solicitor of the Fifth Judicial Circuit to set up a private law practice in Columbia, S.C. The State newspaper contained a short but prescient news item on Jan. 26 about the endeavor, which noted that "the new firm should meet with great success."
And they were right. Today, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP offers legal services in 15 states and the District of Columbia from 31 offices with 930+ attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals. It is the 71st largest law firm in the nation based on 2020 gross revenues, according to The American Lawyer’s Am Law 100, a legal news organization that tracks law firm growth.
Throughout 2022, Nelson Mullins will be sharing seminal events from its history that highlight its growth from a one-man firm in 1897 to where we are today. Click here to learn more.
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Rob Hawkins
Partner
Suite 900
Washington, D.C., 20001
Rob focuses his practice in the areas of DC government relations, administrative law, federal government relations, and public relations strategies.
Rob focuses his practice in the areas of DC government relations, administrative law, federal government relations, and public relations strategies.
Experience
Experience
- Works with clients to prepare and implement government relations strategies and political and legal analysis
- Represents clients before federal, state, and local legislative, regulatory, and administrative agencies
- Assists elected officials in the development of broad legislative agendas, implementation plans, and public affairs strategies
- Advises on a variety of policy, legal, and communications matters, including drafting and reviewing legislation, executive orders, speeches, and other major communications products
- Guides client participation in the legislative and regulatory arena, including testimony at hearings and comments submitted for the record
Previous Professional Experience
- Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director to the Mayor; Special Counsel and Deputy General Counsel to the Mayor, Washington, D.C. (2015–2017)
- Legislative and Communications Director:
- Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs (2009–2010)
- Committee on Libraries, Parks & Recreation (2011)
- Committee on Government Operations (2011–2012)
- Committee on Economic Development (2013–2014)
- Committee Counsel, Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs (2008–2009)
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, JD, honors
- Virginia Tech , BA, Political Science
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Pennsylvania
Practice Areas
Experience
- Works with clients to prepare and implement government relations strategies and political and legal analysis
- Represents clients before federal, state, and local legislative, regulatory, and administrative agencies
- Assists elected officials in the development of broad legislative agendas, implementation plans, and public affairs strategies
- Advises on a variety of policy, legal, and communications matters, including drafting and reviewing legislation, executive orders, speeches, and other major communications products
- Guides client participation in the legislative and regulatory arena, including testimony at hearings and comments submitted for the record
Previous Professional Experience
- Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director to the Mayor; Special Counsel and Deputy General Counsel to the Mayor, Washington, D.C. (2015–2017)
- Legislative and Communications Director:
- Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs (2009–2010)
- Committee on Libraries, Parks & Recreation (2011)
- Committee on Government Operations (2011–2012)
- Committee on Economic Development (2013–2014)
- Committee Counsel, Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs (2008–2009)
Media
Professional Activities
- ReOpen DC Advisory Committee, Real Estate and Construction Committee
- Mayoral Appointee, Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges
Rob focuses his practice in the areas of DC government relations, administrative law, federal government relations, and public relations strategies.
Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Works with clients to prepare and implement government relations strategies and political and legal analysis
- Represents clients before federal, state, and local legislative, regulatory, and administrative agencies
- Assists elected officials in the development of broad legislative agendas, implementation plans, and public affairs strategies
- Advises on a variety of policy, legal, and communications matters, including drafting and reviewing legislation, executive orders, speeches, and other major communications products
- Guides client participation in the legislative and regulatory arena, including testimony at hearings and comments submitted for the record
Previous Professional Experience
- Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director to the Mayor; Special Counsel and Deputy General Counsel to the Mayor, Washington, D.C. (2015–2017)
- Legislative and Communications Director:
- Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs (2009–2010)
- Committee on Libraries, Parks & Recreation (2011)
- Committee on Government Operations (2011–2012)
- Committee on Economic Development (2013–2014)
- Committee Counsel, Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs (2008–2009)
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, JD, honors
- Virginia Tech , BA, Political Science
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Pennsylvania
Practice Areas
- Defense Sector
- Economic Development
- Federal Government Strategies
- Government Contracts & Grants
- Government Relations
- International Relations & Sovereign Government Advocacy
- State & Local Government Relations
Industries
- ReOpen DC Advisory Committee, Real Estate and Construction Committee
- Mayoral Appointee, Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges
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