Stephen Lawso Joins Dentons Public Policy Group In Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia – Prominent international law firm, Dentons, announced today the appointment of Stephen Lawso as the newest member of its Public Policy practice group. Lawso will be based in Dentons’ Atlanta office, where he will assume a leadership role in the firm’s public affairs segment.
Lawso’s Expertise in Public Policy and Strategic Communications
Lawso brings vast and impressive expertise in the fields of public affairs, strategic communications and public policy to his new role. His background includes a proven track record of representing corporate and nonprofit entities, advocacy groups and governmental clients at all levels. He has also amassed significant experience in governmental policy, crisis communications, media relations and strategic messaging for a variety of clients including Fortune 500 companies, elected officials, trade associations and issue-based clients.
Prior to joining Dentons, Lawso served as President of Full Focus Communications, a full-service public affairs firm handling an array of corporate and advocacy clients. His career includes noteworthy roles advising prominent Floridian and Georgian public figures such as current US Senators Rick Scott and Kelly Loeffler, Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, and Georgia Speaker of the House Jon Burns. Through these roles, Lawso’s career merges communications, politics and government.
Reception of Stephen Lawso to Dentons
Lawso’s arrival at Dentons has been met with excitement and anticipation. Eric Tanenblatt, the firm’s Global Chair of Public Policy and Regulation commented on Lawso’s appointment, “We are thrilled to welcome Stephen to our team as he assumes a pivotal role in leading our public affairs and strategic communications efforts. His reputation as a distinguished communicator and strategist precedes him, and his wealth of experience positions him as a trusted leader in this space. His track record of success and widespread respect within the industry make him an invaluable addition to our team and to our client base.”
Dentons Public Policy Group
Dentons’ US Public Policy team is composed of professionals hailing from various industries and government levels. The team offers unrivaled expertise in strategic counsel for public policy and regulatory affairs. In Dentons’ Atlanta office, Lawso will be working alongside respected colleagues, including former Georgia Attorneys General Sam Olens and Thurbert Baker, former Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell, and former Georgia State Representative Edward Lindsey among others.
The addition of Stephen Lawso indicates Dentons’ commitment to strengthening its public policy practice and further solidifies the firm’s position as a leading player within the legal landscape.
