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Foley Gardere Taps Texas Politics Vet to be Director of Public Affairs

April 2, 2018 Mark Curriden

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By Brooks Igo

(April 2) – Foley Gardere, one day after making its merger effective after months of negotiations, has announced an addition to its government solutions practice group in Austin.

Craig Chick, founder of Capitol Partners Consulting with more than 20 years of experience in state politics as a senior adviser in the Texas House and Senate, has joined the recently combined firm as director of public affairs.

From 2009 to 2012, Chick served as the senior business and regulatory advisor to Texas House Speaker Joe Straus from 2009-2012 during the 81st and 82nd legislative sessions. He handled business and regulator policy issues and monitored committees including the Committee on Business & Industry; the Economic and Small Business Development Committee; the Environmental Regulations Committee; the Energy Resources Committee; the State Affairs Committee; the Transportation Committee; and the Technology Committee.

“Our clients consider us as trusted advisers when they need to advance their cause before state and local governments throughout the country. Craig’s deep experience with and knowledge of Texas state government will strongly enhance the firm’s ability to provide a broad array of solutions for our clients in Texas,” David Ralston, chair of the firm’s government solutions practice and Washington, D.C. partner, said in a statement.

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Mark Curriden

Mark Curriden is a lawyer/journalist and founder of The Texas Lawbook. In addition, he is a contributing legal correspondent for The Dallas Morning News.

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