Members of our National Security Group have operational experience across a broad spectrum of defense-related capabilities. We have first-hand experience with global trends in scientific, technological, economic, socio-political and military security fields and the relationship of these areas on U.S. national security.

Among our team members are distinguished graduates of the Military Academy at West Point, the Naval War College, the Army Command and General Staff College and the Joint Staff College at National Defense University.

These individuals are experienced government relations professionals providing assistance to clients in many aspects of lobbying, including:

• Providing critical access and advocacy before key decision makers in Congress and the administration.
• Developing client-specific strategic lobbying plans.
• Informing clients and key policy-makers concerning the potential impact of proposed legislation or regulations.
• Drafting legislation.
• Testifying before legislative committees and regulatory hearings.
• Public relations and grass-roots lobbying services.
• Assisting clients with proactive policy development in a variety of industries.
  

Quoted in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal in regard to current military and homeland security issues, Buchanan's National Security team is nationally recognized. We have secured Department of Defense (DoD) funding and lobbied on bioterrorism and security-related information technology initiatives. We have also lobbied on behalf of defense contractors involved in the manufacturing of submarine components, artillery systems and military personnel equipment. Many of our professionals currently maintain or are eligible for top secret clearance.

Key representations have included companies such as:

• United Defense, LLC   
  
• MACH1
• Lehigh Heavy Forge
  
• Team Wendy
• Bombardier Aerospace
• General Dynamics