Rich Gold

Rich Gold is the leader of the Public Policy & Regulation Group at Holland & Knight LLP, a top law and lobbying firm in Washington, D.C.13 He focuses his practice on complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch, and the media.1 Gold is recognized as one of the top lobbyists in Washington by various publications and has received a Band 1 ranking in Chambers USA for Government Relations.13

Career Highlights

• Joined Holland & Knight in 1994 after serving in the Clinton administration1
• Became leader of the firm's policy group in 19991
• Has over 28 years of experience with the firm1

Areas of Expertise

• Environmental law
• Legislative advocacy
• Government relations
• Crisis management
• Congressional investigations1

Notable Achievements

• Ranked among Washington D.C.'s Most Influential People by Washingtonian magazine2
• Recognized as a top lobbyist by The Hill, The National Journal, and other publications1
• Served on the National Academies of Sciences Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology from 2009 to 20131

Rich Gold describes himself as an "innovative, strategic problem solver" who uses advocacy and strategic communications to achieve regulatory, legislative, funding, and business goals for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to top 20 U.S. cities and global non-profits.3