Government Relations, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs / Litigation
Crowe Dunlevy Secures Summary Judgment for County Board in Public Funding and Governance Dispute
Sep 25, 2026
When government decisions threaten your business, who takes the lead?
From the Capitol to the courthouse, we strategically advise businesses, nonprofits and other organizations to advance their objectives before local, state and federal governments. Our nonpartisan team brings legal judgment, public-sector experience and established relationships together to help clients secure incentives, shape legislation, address regulatory concerns and prepare for disputes before they disrupt a project. From companies entering Oklahoma or Texas to established organizations facing a new government challenge, we coordinate the legal, political and business considerations that determine whether an initiative moves forward. We are collaborative, ethical and client-focused, with a record of producing results across party lines and at every level of government.
Where firsthand government experience changes the equation
With decades of private-practice and public-sector leadership and the firsthand knowledge and established connections needed to anticipate obstacles, we are able to identify the right decision-makers and build practical paths to approval. Our team includes the former chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and former Oklahoma House of Representatives’ Speaker of the House, the former State Treasurer of Oklahoma, the former Legislative Director for U.S. Congressman Glenn English, the former District Attorney of Oklahoma County, the former Mayor of Oklahoma City, as well as lawyers who have built their legal careers on legislative, administrative, and regulatory matters.
The firm is also able to leverage its national and global reach as the exclusive Oklahoma member firm of Lex Mundi, the world’s largest leading network of independent law firms, and State Law Resources, a national network of independent law firms selected for their demonstrated abilities in handling administrative, regulatory, and government relations issues at the state and federal level.
Driving client priorities through the halls of government and into the courtroom
We work with clients on day-to-day agency matters as well as high-stakes initiatives that require coordinated legal, legislative and public-sector strategy, helping our clients capture new markets, identify state and federal funding opportunities, and strategically plan to address governmental and political challenges. With the backing of our full-service firm, support of our clients continues well beyond the initial engagement to include future transactions, environmental and regulatory matters, litigation and other needs as they develop.
Our scope of services includes:
- State, local and federal legislative and regulatory strategy
- Business incentives, economic development programs and public funding opportunities
- Company relocations, expansions and major project development
- Interfacing with agencies such as the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Oklahoma Tax Commission, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation
- State ballot questions, initiative petitions and other matters of public concern
- Energy and environmental matters involving traditional and clean energy, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Superfund Act
- Tax, budget and appropriations legislation, including transportation and agriculture matters
- The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Oklahoma Jobs Act
- Government-related litigation, dispute avoidance and coordination with offices of attorneys general
Forward looking counsel to tackle an unpredictable tomorrow
Our goal is to keep our clients ahead of the game. We closely monitor and advise on emerging issues such as the rapid growth in data centers and other utility-intensive projects that are increasing scrutiny from local communities and creating a greater need for early engagement, clear communication and workable solutions. At the same time, the continuing debate over traditional and clean energy sources is producing new legislative and regulatory questions at the state and federal levels. Economic development incentives are also receiving closer review, making it essential to structure packages that deliver measurable value for the company, the community and the state.
