Andy Ehrlich is a principal at FaegreBD Consulting where he serves as the energy and environment practice team leader. He utilizes his extensive Washington background to the benefit of his clients by assisting them in addressing the increasingly complex legal, legislative and regulatory issues facing a wide range of stakeholders impacted by the transformation of the U.S. energy sector. A recognized figure in Washington circles, Andy is known as a leading thinker when it comes to policy and political strategies that help clients succeed in the energy, environment, tax and health care sectors, as he coordinates and promotes these initiatives within the halls of Congress and the Executive Branch.

Andy applies his extensive experience as a chief of staff in the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives to help his clients address public policy threats and opportunities. He also worked in a variety of legislative and communications positions for three members of Congress. After 20 years in Washington, Andy understands how to navigate Congress and the Executive Branch, neutralize opposition, build alliances and vigilantly execute comprehensive legislative and regulatory strategies. His clients include corporations, public policy organizations and individuals confronted with federal tax, energy, environment and health policy issues as well as congressional investigations. Andy also has significant experience in the development, management and execution of public affairs strategies, third-party stakeholder efforts and media campaigns. He brings strategic insight to the federal policy and political landscape which is complemented by more than 10 years of client accomplishments.

Andy is working to educate private industry and nonprofits on the challenges they face from federal laws and regulations. His experience in the heavily-regulated energy and health care industries allows him to advise clients on the opportunities and challenges that exist because of Washington, D.C. policymakers. In addition, Andy has presented on the impact of energy, climate and environment public policy before major financial institutions, boards of directors, real estate companies, state energy departments, renewable fuels companies and other experts.

Recent Successes

• Legislative advocacy to ensure regulatory and judicial due process are guaranteed in a department's enforcement procedures
• Legislative and Executive Branch advocacy to secure extension of expiring renewable fuel tax credits and renewable fuels standards
• Legislative advocacy to ensure eligibility under the plug-in electric hybrid vehicle tax credit
• Legislative advocacy to ensure eligibility under the production tax credit
• Executive Branch advocacy to secure ground-breaking federal demonstration program
• Guiding, advising and editing a client's successful filing of several DOE funding applications
• Identified and won the first-ever federal contract in a discreet policy area; contract extended
• Represented clients subject to a congressional investigation
• Won key votes for controversial, narrowly passed legislation

Hill Experience

• Rep. Rick Lazio (R-NY)
• Rep. Richard Baker (R-LA)
• Rep. Randy Tate (R-WA)

Professional Associations

• District of Columbia Bar Association

Publications

• Environmental Laws and Regulations Threaten Profits
  Co-author, Pork Magazine, October 2012
• Can Change in Washington Bring Opportunity to the Heartland?
  Inside Indiana Business, July 9, 2009

Presentations

• Passport to Success: Anticipating Immigration Reform and Addressing Today's Expanding Global Workforce, Agriculture Worker Program Revisions
  Faegre Baker Daniels & FaegreBD Consulting Immigration and Mobility Seminar, Minneapolis, May 2013
• Finding the Intersection of Federal Policies and the Manufacturing Sector
  FaegreBD Consulting and Baker & Daniels CLE Program, Indianapolis, Dec. 9, 2009
• The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's Energy and Climate Change Provisions
  FaegreBD Consulting and Baker & Daniels Webinar, Washington, D.C., Feb. 24, 2009
• Energy Efficiency — A D.C. Perspective
  Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and the Green Street Institute, Indianapolis, Feb. 17, 2009
• Energy and Climate Change Legislative and Regulatory Outlook for 2009
  FaegreBD Consulting and Baker & Daniels Webinar, Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2009
• How Will the Explosion and Push for More 'Green' Building and Development Impact the Commercial Real Estate Market
  National Association of Realtors, Commercial Legislative and Regulatory Subcommittee, Washington, D.C., May 14, 2008
• Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007: Renewable Fuels Provisions and Other Key Mandates That Would Affect Industry in Indiana
  Renewable Fuels Forum on Green Energy, Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, Fort Wayne, Ind., April 22, 2008
• Federal Resources Available for Green Projects
  Panelist, Renewable Fuels Forum on Green Energy, Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, Fort Wayne, Ind., April 22, 2008
• New Paradigm in Innovation and Global Competitiveness
  Panelist, International Economic Development Council, Federal Economic Development Forum, Alexandria, Va., April 14, 2008
• Energy and Climate Change Public Policy Issues in Washington
  Moderator, State Science & Technology Institute, Washington, D.C., April 8, 2008
• Climate Change: A Critical Issue in United States Politics and Business
  Hartford Financial Services Group, Hartford, Conn., Oct. 30, 2007