Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Government Relations Services in Arlington, VA
Alcalde & Fay has served as Washingtons premier independent advocacy resource for over 25 years. Our firm specializes in legislative and regulatory affairs, communications, and government procurement, representing corporations, municipalities, and foreign governments. With a team of former Executive Branch officials, Members of Congress, and congressional staff, we provide efficient, effective representation grounded in 40+ years of collective experience working with Washington leadership. Our bipartisan reputation and high standards of excellence have earned us the trust of senior decision-makers across the federal government.We maintain a global reputation for expertise in education, environment/energy, maritime, transportation, and infrastructure policy areas. Our Virginia subsidiary extends this expertise to state-level advocacy, leveraging decades of experience with the Governors Office, Cabinet, and General Assembly. Clients benefit from dedicated teams led by senior partners, combining issue-specific knowledge with strategic advocacy to achieve measurable success. Our commitment to professionalism, integrity, and results-driven representation has fostered long-term relationships with clients who value our counsel and advocacy capabilities.
Services
Legislative Advocacy
Regulatory Affairs
Coalition Management
Grant Consulting
Public Communications
State Lobbying
Policy Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of bipartisan federal advocacy experience with former congressional leaders.
- Our team includes former White House staff and agency officials with insider policy knowledge.
- We maintain a proven track record of securing federal grants and legislative victories.
- Our coalition management services coordinate over 100 client initiatives annually.
- We provide dedicated client teams led by senior partners with specialized expertise.
Services
Legislative Advocacy
Alcalde & Fay provides expert legislative advocacy through former congressional leaders and agency officials. We represent clients before federal decision-makers to advance policy objectives in education, energy, transportation, and other key sectors. Our bipartisan approach ensures effective engagement with both Administration and Congressional leadership.
Coalition Management
We manage over 100 public-private coalitions, coordinating advocacy strategies and administrative operations. Services include budget formulation, stakeholder communications, and coalition-building initiatives that align member interests with federal policy priorities through targeted outreach campaigns.
Grant Consulting
Our consultants help clients secure competitive federal grants through application strategy and agency outreach. We identify relevant programs, develop compelling proposals, and mobilize congressional support for entities seeking research, infrastructure, and community development funding.
Public Communications
We craft strategic messaging campaigns using media relations, grassroots mobilization, and digital outreach. Our services include op-ed development, coalition advertising, and crisis communications to shape public policy debates and influence decision-makers.
State Lobbying
Through our affiliate network in 25+ states, we provide state-level legislative strategy and regulatory advocacy. Our services help clients navigate state budget processes, secure appropriations, and influence policy development across diverse regional jurisdictions.
People
Hector Alcalde
Co-Founder
Former Congressman with 40+ years of federal policy experience. Specializes in legislative strategy and coalition-building. Leads major client initiatives and maintains key congressional relationships.
Kevin Fay
Co-Founder
Former White House staff member and federal agency advisor. Expert in regulatory affairs and federal procurement. Directs government relations strategies for corporate and municipal clients.
Maurice J. Kurland
Senior Partner
Former congressional committee counsel with expertise in energy and transportation policy. Manages legislative campaigns and coordinates coalition advocacy efforts across multiple sectors.
Patrick Gagnon
Vice President
Specializes in grant consulting and federal funding strategies. Assists clients in securing competitive grants through agency outreach and proposal development for infrastructure and research initiatives.
Art Estopinan
Senior Advisor
Former Virginia Secretary of Transportation with state government expertise. Leads the firm's Virginia subsidiary, focusing on gubernatorial and legislative advocacy for local governments and corporations.
Questions
What services does Alcalde & Fay offer?
We provide legislative advocacy, coalition management, grant consulting, public communications, and state lobbying services to help clients achieve policy and funding objectives.
How does your federal advocacy work?
Our team of former congressional leaders and agency officials engages directly with policymakers to advance client priorities through strategic legislative and regulatory initiatives.
Can you help secure federal grants?
Yes, we assist with identifying opportunities, preparing applications, and coordinating agency outreach to help clients obtain competitive federal grants for various projects.
Do you operate in multiple states?
We have affiliate lobbyists in 25+ states, providing coordinated advocacy efforts alongside our Washington, D.C. operations to support nationwide client needs.
How are client teams structured?
Each client receives a dedicated team of at least three professionals led by a senior partner, combining specialized expertise with bipartisan policy knowledge.
What policy areas do you specialize in?
We focus on education, environment/energy, transportation infrastructure, maritime policy, and corporate regulatory affairs with recognized expertise in these domains.
