Austin Harrison, a member of our Public Policy Strategic Advocacy Practice, draws upon domestic and international policy experience to advise clients on matters involving administrative law, land use matters and various public policy matters, including authorizing legislation, appropriations and working with Congress to address agency actions.
Austin counsels clients in a variety of areas, including defense, energy and environment, transportation, agriculture and regulatory matters. He assists clients in developing comprehensive regulatory and legislative strategies to further their interest before Congress, relevant congressional committees and various US regulatory agencies. Austin previously worked in Washington DC for US Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) and US Representative Gregg Harper (R-MS).
Prior to joining the firm, Austin interned for the US Embassy in Zagreb, Croatia, focusing on international trade, EU policy and international energy law. During his final year at the Clinton School of Public Service, he developed a comprehensive analysis on the UK’s exit from the European Union (Brexit).