Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid

The
Firm.

Founded by principals with deep experience on Capitol Hill, in the Executive Branch, and the private sector, Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid provides legislative and regulatory advice and critical insight to a prestigious and diverse clientele whose businesses span retail, financial services, health care, technology, telecommunications, energy, environment, and other important sectors of the U.S. and global economy.

18 Years

Serving clients in Washington

Bipartisan

From the start

20+ Decades

Combined public & private sector experience

Client-Driven. Principal-Led. Built to Deliver.

We are a client-driven federal government relations firm committed to hands-on, high-quality service and a personal approach. Founded 18 years ago, the firm has been bipartisan from the start and is home to a smart, dedicated team who strive to get results for our clients and do well for each other.

We love this work and enjoy doing it as a team — and it shows in our growth, client retention, and outcomes for our clients.

Experience Across Every Branch and Every Debate.

Our principals collectively have more than 20 decades of experience in both public and private sectors. They have served in senior leadership positions for a variety of elected officials, as trade association executives, and in government affairs consulting.

Our team has been actively involved in most of the biggest policy debates of the past three decades and is well suited to provide clients with advice on how to navigate Washington's policymaking. KDCR has earned the respect of clients and policymakers alike — these dynamic and articulate professionals have the experience and ability to effectively represent your organization.

Our People

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Our 11 principals bring bipartisan, bicameral experience across the Senate, House, and Executive Branch — Democrats and Republicans who have held senior positions at the highest levels of government.

Practice Areas

Where We Work

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Appropriations Energy, Environment & Infrastructure Health & Employment Retail & Financial Services Tax & Trade Technology & Telecommunications

KDCR has been actively engaged across these six core practice areas for nearly two decades — advising trade associations, Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and startups on how to navigate Washington effectively and achieve results.

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KDCR Partners works with Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and nonprofits. Our principals bring bipartisan relationships and decades of senior government experience to every client engagement.

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