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Hilfinger and Nederhood Discuss Alliance with Government Affairs Firm

February 7, 2016 Crain's Detroit

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Foley Partner Steven Hilfinger and Senior Counsel Robert Nederhood were featured in a Crain’s Detroit article, “Lansing Power Brokers: Law Firms, Others Strengthen Their Lobbying Corps,” on February 7, 2016. The article discussed strategic lobbying efforts by law firms and highlighted Foley’s new alliance with Michigan Legislative Consultants Inc. Nederhood said the alliance is expected to generate referrals in both directions for legal and advocacy work and builds on experience Nederhood and Hilfinger gained while working for state government.

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