Van Ness Feldman LLP is pleased to announce that Lucas Agnew, former Professional Staff Member and Subcommittee Staff Director, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, has joined the firm as Policy Counsel. Mr. Agnew brings nearly ten years of public sector experience to the firm, having worked in various positions in Congress, including most recently, as Professional Staff on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee where he worked closely with Ranking Member, Sen. Murkowski (R-AK) to advance policy and execute a wide-range of energy, environmental, and federal funding matters.

Announcing Mr. Agnew’s arrival, firm Co-Chair Nancy McNally, said “We are delighted to have Lucas as part of our government relations team. His time in public service, experience in regulatory matters, and deep understanding of our clients' industries are tremendous assets. In addition to his considerable experience with natural resources law and policy and special focus on the energy transition and climate policy, Lucas’s familiarity with Appropriations and the Interior, Environment Subcommittee significantly complements the firm’s public policy capabilities. I look forward to our clients having the opportunity to work with Lucas in achieving their business imperatives.”

During his time in Congress, Mr. Agnew gained significant expertise in planning, drafting, executing, and overseeing successful policy initiatives and outcomes, and in advising Senate offices, senior Administration officials, and outside stakeholders on how to achieve legislative and administrative solutions, including in numerous appropriations acts and elements of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Mr. Agnew will utilize these experiences in Congress to provide clients with policy guidance and strategic advice on energy, natural resources, climate, and federal funding policy issues.

Mr. Agnew holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College. He can be reached at 202-298-1899 or via email at lagnew@vnf.com

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