Hogan Lovells welcomes Senator Kyrsten Sinema to bolster Government Relations and Public Affairs practice

“I am thrilled to welcome Senator Sinema to the firm,” said Hogan Lovells CEO Miguel Zaldivar. “Hogan Lovells has long been known as a firm that operates at the intersection of business and government. Senator Sinema brings more than a decade of experience in legislative affairs and a unique ability to foster cooperation across the political landscape, qualities that will further enhance our ability to provide strategic advice to clients seeking to navigate the complex legislative and regulatory environment.”

During her 12 years in the U.S. Congress—six years in the United States Senate and six years in the United States House of Representatives—Senator Sinema developed a track record for successfully working across the political spectrum. She delivered meaningful and measurable results—including writing and negotiating the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Law, the CHIPS and Science Law, the Electoral Count Reform Law, and fighting to keep the carried interest rate deduction.

Former Senator Norm Coleman and Hogan Lovells Senior Counsel noted, “Senator Sinema's policy expertise and political savvy garnered respect and friendship from both Republicans and Democrats during her time in Congress, which made her a major force in the legislative process. Her focus on pragmatic solutions over ideological purity made her an extremely effective legislator. I look forward to working with Senator Sinema to advance the policy objectives of our clients.”

Senator Sinema, who was elected as a Senator from Arizona in 2018, served as a member of the chamber’s Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

“In highly regulated sectors, we have a deep understanding of the commercial dynamics and legislative direction,” said Janice Hogan, Practice Group Leader – Global Regulatory & IP. “Senator Sinema's extensive experience in AI, technology, digital assets, private equity, and cryptocurrency positions her to be a key advocate for clients in the fintech space, and an important contributor to the firm’s broader initiatives around digital transformation, energy evolution, and geopolitical risk."

In 2021, Senator Sinema played an important role in negotiating and passing the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which authorized $1.2 trillion in federal funding for transportation and infrastructure improvements across the country. She also supported economic relief measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the American Rescue Plan, which provided financial assistance to individuals, businesses, and local governments.

Aaron Cutler, Practice Area Leader – Government Relations and Public Affairs, said, “Our group is focused on helping clients to thrive through regulatory and political change, by turning policy shifts into opportunities. Senator Sinema’s reputation as a change maker—someone who finds ways to advance policy goals across the political spectrum—will further enhance our ability to create strategic solutions for clients. The Senator also brings invaluable experience to our congressional investigations practice."

Senator Sinema said: “Hogan Lovells has an excellent reputation for robust and knowledgeable client advocacy. I am excited to join the firm and work with Senator Coleman and others to help clients navigate and thrive through regulatory and political change.”

Winkler, the Senator’s current chief of staff, brings strong advocacy skills, a deep understanding of legislative processes, and an exceptional ability to navigate complex policy landscapes. Winkler previously worked for the Senator in Congress as an advisor.

“We are delighted to welcome Senator Sinema and Daniel to the Washington, D.C. office,” said Ajay Kuntamukkala, Office Managing Partner, Washington, D.C. “The Senator’s experience and perspective, particularly her ability to navigate complex issues in a bipartisan manner, will be an invaluable asset not only to our Washington, D.C. office, but also to our broader global network.”

Senator Sinema earned a Masters of Social Work, Ph.D. in justice studies, J.D., and MBA from Arizona State University.

About the Hogan Lovells Washington, D.C. office

Since 1904, our lawyers in the nation’s capital have been instrumental in assisting clients in resolving their most difficult commercial, regulatory, and legal obstacles. Hogan Lovells’ Washington, D.C. office is the firm’s largest office in the United States, with over 500 lawyers spanning all three of the firm’s practice groups -- Corporate & Finance, Global Regulatory and IP, and Litigation, Arbitration and Employment. We operate at the intersection of business and government, with a deep understanding of how geopolitics, political risks, and regulatory issues affect clients across numerous sectors. Hogan Lovells' Government Relations and Public Affairs practice leverages deep political and legal expertise to adeptly navigate the complexities of the legislative landscape.