Article snippet: Longtime Washington lawyer and lobbyist Jack Quinn is joining Manatt, Phelps & Phillips as leader of the firm’s federal regulatory and government practice. Quinn is making the move after stepping away at the beginning of this year from QGA Public Affairs, a firm he co-founded in 2000. “Jack is a Washington legend,” said Douglas Boggs, the managing partner of Manatt’s Washington office. “A definitive Capitol insider, he knows the executive and legislative realms from the inside out. When trouble strikes, Jack is who you want to help navigate the regulatory and political shoals inside the Beltway.” Quinn, who served as White House counsel during the Clinton administration, will also be a partner in Manatt’s litigation group. “This seamless combination of disciplines mirrors my own career to this point, and allows the firm to provide particularly creative, highly effective solutions for clients. The energy and engagement here are infectious, and I look forward to working with this talented team,” he added. After Quinn left QGA Public Affairs, which he had founded with current Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Ed Gillespie, in January, the firm largely disbanded. It had soaring revenues in its first decade, but lobbying revenues dipped significantly in recent years. Quinn’s lobbying clients included U.S. Steel, State Farm insurance, Sony, and the victims and family members of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. While working for those families, he w... Link to the full article to read more