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Bill is a partner in the business law department. He co-chairs the governmental relations practice group, and focuses on providing legislative, government contracting and regulatory counsel to individuals, corporations and associations. Advising clients doing business with state and local governments comprises a significant part of his practice. Elected by his peers, Bill served 2002-2004 as president of the N.C. Professional Lobbyist Association and remains on its Board and Executive Committee. When legislators and lobbyists were surveyed by the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research, Bill was named one of "The 50 Most Influential Lobbyists" on its most recent list. Additionally, Bill served by appointment on The Advisory Council on Legislative Lobbying Policy and Regulation formed by the North Carolina Secretary of State in 2004. For a list of recent lobbyist registrations, please visit the N.C. Secretary of State lobbyist registration for William G. Scoggin. Prior to joining the firm, Bill served as the director of governmental affairs for the North Carolina Bar Association. Bill also serves as Chief Executive Officer of Kennedy Covington Consulting LLC.
Representative Matters
Influencing legislation through direct lobbying and coordination with state legislators, administrative offices, and the Governor's office.
Monitoring and reporting on legislative and regulatory developments, as well as the attitudes, policies, and inner workings of government.
Analyzing the impact of legislative and regulatory proposals on client interests and competitiveness.
Assisting regulated companies with agency interaction to achieve favorable interpretations of certain rules and policies. Representative agency examples include the Departments of Secretary of State, Insurance, Health and Human Services, and Revenue, among others.
Aiding in identification of government and institutional contracting and procurement opportunities and developing strategy.
Advising on economic development/business relocation strategy for out-of-state interests.
Publications, Presentations and Awards
"New Ethics Laws and The Latest in Electronic Discovery and Recording ... What They Mean to You and Your Government Clients," CLE presentation to NC Bar, November 2007
Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Law, 2007-2008
"Managing a Government Relations Practice and Your Clients Under the New Rules of the Game," CLE presentation, NC Bar, January 2007
"Hot Button Issues in Administrative Law: New Agency Lobbying and Ethics Rules," CLE presentation to NC Bar, November 2006
"From Inside the NC Legislature: What You Should Know About the Rep Protection Act ... And More," presentation to Carolinas Electronics Representatives Association, June 2005
"Role of Lobbyists," presentation to Leadership North Carolina, Class XI - Government Section, March 5, 2004
"N.C. Legislative Update," ABA TTIPS Insurance Regulation Committee Newsletter, Summer 2005 and previous issues
"The 50 Most Influential Lobbyists" listed by N.C. Center for Public Policy Research
N.C. FREE 2000 "Prognosticator of the Year - N.C.Legislative"
Professional, Civic and Community Involvement
Professional: American Bar Association, House of Delegates, 1998-2001; Standing Committee on Membership, 2002-2005; TIPS Corporate Counsel, Committee Chair, 2006-2008
North Carolina Bar Association, Administrative Law Section Council, 2005-2008; Business Law Section Member
North Carolina Chamber, Board of Directors; Legal Issues and Workplace Policies Committee Chair, 2003-2007
North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research, Board of Directors, 2005-2007
North Carolina Forum for Research and Economic Education (NCFREE), Board of Directors, 2003-2007
North Carolina Professional Lobbyists Association, Charter Member, President, 2002-2004; Board and Executive Committee, Member
North Carolina Industrial Commission Advisory Council, 2002-present
Civic/Community: Rotary Club of the Capital City, Member, 1998-present; Board of Directors, 2000-2001
Friends of St. Timothy's School, Committee Chair
Poe Center for Health Education, Board of Directors. |
