Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, a law firm based in Washington D.C., announced the addition of a new senior policy adviser to their lobbying practice on Monday. Former U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, who served thirteen terms as a House Democrat representing Wisconsin, will join the firm and specialize in tax, trade, healthcare, and retirement security.
Hiring Kind to the lobbying practice will bring expertise and diversity to the firm and an understanding of a critical political issue in recent years: bipartisanship. Kind is known as a centrist pro-business Democrat who founded the New Democrats Coalition in the House, and his addition to the lobbying team at Arnold & Porter comes as the Biden administration is facing challenges to its domestic agenda due to a divided Congress.
Regarding foreign policy, Kind noted that there is an opportunity for the focus to shift to free trade, which has seen growing opposition from both parties in recent years. Additionally, he expressed his belief that finding a solution to the ongoing stalemate over the U.S. government’s debt ceiling would be one of the most significant unforced errors in American history if it were allowed to default on its debt.
Hiring Kind to Arnold & Porter is thought to be an excellent benefit for the firm, as his expertise and understanding of political issues will provide a helpful tool for the firm’s clients. Kindly note that the diverse team at Arnold & Porter, with its members from Democratic and Republican backgrounds, was a draw for him when choosing which firm to join.
With Kind now on board, his presence will surely be felt in Washington, D.C., as he has already cemented his name as one of the most influential and respected figures in American politics. His hiring is also a welcome sign for those advocating for greater bipartisanship, as Kind has shown time and time again that he is willing to work across the aisle. His expertise will be invaluable for Arnold & Porter’s clients, from taxes to healthcare.
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