As the United States teeters on the precipice of a government shutdown, the legal sector of Big Law is preparing its clientele to handle the practical implications this could have on their respective businesses. According to a recent report, their public policy departments are being inundated with queries regarding the potential impact on government contractors, changes in regulations from the federal government, and the fate of certain federal programs during the shutdown, among other concerns.
Holland & Knight’s Rich Gold emphasized the effort being put into guiding their clients through the uncertainty, stating, “We are spending a lot of time counseling clients on what this all means and where we go from here”. This proclamation outlines the proactive role law firms are having to adopt to support their clients through any impending upheaval and change in their legal landscape.