What they are saying about Lanny Davis:
| "Lanny Davis has a unique combination of extensive experience as a first-rate practicing attorney and expertise in dealing with the media, political leaders and the legislative process. That's much needed in the age of the internet and get it first before getting it right journalism." --President Bill Clinton, The Hill.com Briefing Room, April 19, 2010 |
"Lanny Davis is one of the most resourceful, creative and tenacious problem-solvers I have ever had the privilege of knowing. And, his range of contacts is extraordinarily and seemingly limitless--at all points on the political spectrum. A remarkable talent." --Theodore Olson, former Solicitor General of the United States under President George W. Bush, April 19, 2010 |
Legal Services: Litigation and Regulatory
Lanny Davis has been practicing law in Washington D.C. since 1972 and has been a partner in D.C. law firms, beginning with Patton Boggs & Blow, since 1978. A graduate of Yale Law School in 1970, he won first prize in the prestigious Thurman Arnold Moot Court competition. In 1996-98, he served as Special White House Counsel to President Bill Clinton. He has specialized in complex litigation in a variety of areas, such as antitrust, government contracts and securities fraud and class action cases. He is the author of a text book on computer contracting forms and negotiations. As an experienced litigator and practicing attorney, Lanny renders legal advice to clients as part of the larger media and legislative strategies he sometimes also applies to achieve favorable legal outcomes, and thus, has the confidentiality protection of the attorney-client privilege.
Legal Crisis Communications, Media Strategy, Public Advocacy
Lanny Davis has been involved in national, state and local politics for over 30 years, and as a result, gained extensive experience in dealing with the press. He has served as a leading high profile crisis manager and public legal advocate for a variety of U.S. and international clients. A former Chairman of the Yale Daily News, he understands journalism and journalists and has developed friendships and professional relationships with business and political journalists and editors. As White House Special Counsel, Lanny combined his legal expertise in dealing with congressional investigations on a variety of issues while also serving as White House spokesperson for print reporters as well as on broadcast networks and cable TV. The subtitle of his published White House memoir contained his mantra for effective crisis communications and media strategy whenever possible: "Truth to Tell: Tell It Early, Tell It All, Tell It Yourself" (The Free Press, 1999).
Political/Legislative Strategies
Over the years, Lanny Davis has often sought to address client problems by seeking public policy support from elected and administrative government officials. He recognizes that at times a matter in litigation or in the regulatory arena might be affected, for good or for bad, by what is occurring in congress, federal regulatory agencies, or at the state or local level.
International Application of These Three Disciplines
Lanny has represented U.S. companies facing legal, media, and political controversies in Europe and elsewhere abroad as well as foreign businesses, associations, and governments with media and public policy challenges in the U.S., including issues regarding acquisitions, trade, and diplomatic and legal challenges in the U.S. and abroad.
"Capitol & K roundup: Lanny Davis starting own law firm" - Washington Post, April 26, 2010
"Lanny Davis starts his own firm " - The Hill, April 19, 2010
Read the press release on the formation of Lanny J. Davis & Associates, LLC
"Musical Chairs: More About Lanny Davis's Depature from McDermott" - Above the Law, April 16, 2010
"Lanny J. Davis Leaves McDermott, But Not The Building" - American Lawyer Daily, April 15, 2010
"Scandal Buster" - Forbes, November 27, 2000