Marla Grossman Recognized by NILE As Top Lobbyist
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – American Continental Group (ACG) is proud to announce that Marla Grossman has been named a “Top Lobbyist” by the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics (NILE). This annual list celebrates the significant legislative success and community service of lobbyists, PAC managers, and grassroots professionals nominated by their colleagues or clients. The Top Lobbyist Awards are […]
ACG Partner Chris Israel Addresses the Implications of the Proposed WTO Intellectual Property Waiver
ACG Partner Chris Israel joins former US Patent and Trademark Office Director Andrei Iancu at the IP Watchdog Live event in Dallas recently to discuss the proposed WTO IP Waiver and other international IP issues.
ACG Partner Chris Israel discussing the importance of protecting U.S. intellectual property in the face of competition and theft from China.
ACG’s premium client briefing prominently featured in Politico
On Tuesday, April 27th, ACG Partner Sarah Abernathy was quoted in a Politico article by Theodoric Meyer about the Budget Reconciliation process. The article highlights ACG’s “117th Congress Outlook” call held for clients in January, which also included a robust discussion on the budget reconciliation process. The article discusses the challenges of reconciliation in regards […]
ACG Partner Marla Grossman addressed the IPOwners Virtual Spring Summit on April 21, 2021, providing an overview of “Transformations in IP Policy”
ACG Partner Marla Grossman addressed the IPOwners Virtual Spring Summit on April 21, 2021, providing an overview of “Transformations in IP Policy”. The conference, put on by the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), is designed for mid to senior level attorneys with topics directly relevant to in-house counsel and information for outside counsel that will […]
ACG Partner and CEF Executive Director Sarah Abernathy quoted in the Washington Post
On April 21st, 2021, ACG Partner and CEF Executive Director Sarah Abernathy was quoted in the Washington Post regarding President Biden’s request for a huge increase in education funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. Ms. Abernathy was quoted in the article, which also prominently featured one of her famous charts. Read the full article here.
ACG, LLC adds Kris Balderston as a Strategic Partner
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – ACG, LLC is pleased to announce that Kris Balderston has joined the ACG team as a Strategic Partner. Kris is a veteran of both the Executive and Legislative branches of government, as well as a trusted advisor to the private sector having created and led media and strategy campaigns for both corporations and non-profit […]
ACG Launches New Podcast: The American Continental Drift
We couldn’t be more excited to announce the launch American Continental Drift, a podcast where ACG will share insight into the shifting political landscape of Washington! Listen now!
Chris Israel, Marla Grossman, Manus Cooney and Dana Colarulli Published in IP Watchdog
ACG partners Chris Israel, Marla Grossman, Manus Cooney and Dana Colarulli penned an op-ed in IPWatchdog this week reflecting on the changes in the intellectual property space in 2020 as well as making some predictions for what lays ahead in 2021. Among their many observations, the partners commended U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director […]
Manus Cooney named Top Lobbyist by The Hill
The Hill named Manus Cooney a Top Lobbyist for 2020. The whole ACG team congratulates him, for the well-earned recognition for his great work this year, as well as the colleagues and clients who also received the recognition. The full article and list can be found here.
Marla Grossman selected to the 2021 Washington DC Super Lawyers list
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – American Continental Group is proud to announce that Marla Grossman has been selected to the 2021 Washington DC Super Lawyers list, for the ninth year in a row. This honor is reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Washington DC receive this distinction. Selection to the […]
Shawn Smeallie Recognized by NILE As Top Lobbyist
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – American Continental Group is proud to announce that Shawn Smeallie has been named Top Lobbyists by the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics (NILE). This annual list celebrates the significant legislative success and community service of 75 lobbyists, PAC managers, and grassroots professionals nominated by their colleagues or clients. The Top Lobbyist Awards […]