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Hogan Lovells US LLP
COLUMBIA SQUARE
555 THIRTEENTH STREET, NW
WASHINGTON DC 20004
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Work Department

Global Regulatory

Position

Senior Associate

Career

Political intelligence. Institutional knowledge. Substantive experience. These are the attributes that clients expect from their government relations professionals.

A former Capitol Hill staffer and a lawyer by training, Ari Fridman represents governments, governmental entities, and corporations on legislative and regulatory matters before Congress and the Executive Branch agencies of the United States government.

Ari offers clients the substantive, procedural, and political knowledge necessary to successfully navigate matters before the federal government. He has particular know-how in dealing with issues of national security and foreign policy – and the congressional and administration officials responsible for handling them. Ari also advises clients on the array of changing regulatory and statutory sanctions regimes against foreign governments, officials, and entities.

Drawing on his experience as a congressional investigator, Ari counsels clients facing the complex landscape of congressional investigations. He oversees document productions, engages with congressional investigators, and gathers the political intelligence essential for achieving successful outcomes.

Prior to joining Hogan Lovells, Ari served on the staff of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the U.S. House of Representatives. As counsel for Oversight and Investigations, he participated in multiple congressional investigations and hearings, drafted legislation that became law, and traveled to foreign capitals on official travel.

Languages

English

Education

J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 2010
B.A., Yeshiva University, magna cum laude, 2006

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Government > Government relations

(Rising stars)

Ari FridmanHogan Lovells US LLP

Leveraging strong relationships at all government levels and within regulatory bodies, Hogan Lovells US LLP fields a considerably-sized team of professionals well-positioned to assist an array of clients, ranging from sovereign governments to corporations and individuals. International relations feature prominently in the team’s work, and crosses over into traditional strengths in international trade, automotive, tax, financial services, and life sciences and healthcare. Practice head Aaron Cutler splits his time between lobbying and congressional investigations, gravitating towards the energy and financial services sectors, and assisting hedge funds and private equity clients. Former Senator Norm Coleman realizes his specialism in foreign sovereign work, and has recently expanded his reach into the tech space, preparing individuals to testify before committees in congressional investigations. Ivan Zapien drives the group’s relationship with Walmart, and has strong links to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, frequently undertaking work related to Latin America and Mexico on behalf of clients. Cybil Roehrenbeck is the resident healthcare specialist, further specializing in representing the AI Healthcare Coalition. Michael Bell leads on FEC and LDA compliance, employing transportation, judiciary, IP, and automotive experience in assisting Nissan. Jamie Wickett is a tax guru and leading expert on the Inflation Reduction Act, and is in demand in the automotive, energy, and mining sectors. Counsel Ari Fridman draws on previous experience in the House Foreign Affairs Committee in supporting foreign sovereign clients, as well as advising on congressional investigations.