Press Release 03.10.26
Former Texas Congressman Greg Laughlin counsels and assists clients who have problems with Congress or the Executive branch in finding solutions to those problems.
In guiding clients, Greg draws upon his eight years as a member of the House of Representatives, during which he served on the House Ways and Means Committee, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Greg is also a member of Pillsbury’s Venezuela Task Force.
Representative Experience
- Advised a large foreign corporation on compliance and negotiated a settlement for unknowingly violating U.S. law that saved the corporation millions of dollars.
- Counseled several foreign governments on establishing and maintaining good working relationships with the U.S. Government.
- Counseled numerous clients on making presentations to Members of Congress and their staffs. Advised and prepared numerous clients prior to testimony before Congressional Committees.
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- Advised Blackhawk Network, a leading prepaid and gift card provider, on a nationwide advocacy strategy to combat gift card fraud, including building a coalition and advancing model legislation enacted in multiple states, while counseling on congressional engagement and expanding public-sector use of prepaid cards.
- Advised George Washington University on high-stakes congressional investigations and crisis response related to campus antisemitism issues, including engagement with House committees, security and regulatory strategy, and interactions with the U.S. Department of Education, while helping maintain campus operations during ongoing protests.
- Advised the Association of Cyprus Banks on a cross-border advocacy and regulatory strategy to strengthen AML compliance and reshape Cyprus’s reputation with U.S., UK and EU regulators, including engagement with senior government stakeholders and policymakers.
- Advised a global defense company on U.S. government relations and national security strategy, including engagement with Congress and the Department of Defense, supporting U.S. expansion, facility development and positioning for federal contracting opportunities.
Professional Highlights
- Member of Congress (14th Congressional District of Texas) for eight years.
- Member of the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas, three years, Assistant District Attorney for Harris County Texas, four years.
- Member of key focus teams, including crisis management, and unmanned aircraft systems.
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- Honors & Awards
- Named to The Hill’s annual list of Top Lobbyists (2022–2025).
- Distinguished Alumnus of Texas A&M University.
- Capital Pro Bono High Honor Roll (2018).
- Recognized by The Legal 500 U.S., Government Relations (2018).
- LEAP for Justice Award, Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment and Appeals Project (2016).
Education
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LL.B., The University of Texas School of Law, 1967
B.A., Texas A&M University, 1964
Admissions
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District of Columbia
Texas
Courts
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas