Demetrius McDaniel is the Co-Regional Operating Shareholder of Texas, Chair of the firm's Texas Government Law & Policy Practice and Co-Chair of the firm’s Washington, D.C. Federal Government Law & Policy Practice. Demetrius counsels and provides advocacy for Fortune 500 and other large private and public sector clients on federal, state and local legal and public policy matters. His broad knowledge of federal and state government allows him to collaboratively develop strategies to help clients address complex problems that have a government origin or nexus. Demetrius consults with clients on their strategic objectives and provides advice on important issues that may impact their business opportunities, increase their compliance with laws and regulations, and assist them in building internal systems to proactively address potential problems with all levels of government.
Prior to joining the firm, Demetrius worked in several capacities as a special assistant to a statewide official and as a legislative assistant to a member of the Texas legislature, which enabled him to gain knowledge about the workings of Texas state government. After his work in state government for seven years, Demetrius joined a major international law firm. During his almost 20 years at that firm, he rose to the level of capital partner, and he represented many of the firm's major clients on significant issues before the executive and legislative branches of federal and state government. His long tenure in working with federal and state officials has provided him with exceptional knowledge and skills to represent clients on a wide variety of issues.
Concentrations
Public law and policy
Policy and regulation
Capabilities
Government Law & Policy
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
Recipient, Austin Black Business, "Top 10 Central Texas Super Lawyer Awards," 2019
Listed,The Best Lawyers in America, Administrative / Regulatory Law; Government Relations Practice, 2007-2021
"Lawyer of the Year" in Government Relations Practice, Austin, 2016
Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 2003-2004 and 2016-2020
Listed, "Top Lobbyist and Influencer," Lawyers of Color & On Being a Black Lawyer, 2014, 2020
Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers®, "Law Firm of the Year," Government Relations, 2014
Ranked, Tier 1 – Government Relations, Austin Metropolitan Area
Listed, "Top Lawyers/Lobbyists in Texas," Texas Power Lobby Rankings, 2003-2013
Listed, Texas' Best Lawyers, 2009-2010
Named, "Best of Business Law," Austin Business Journal, June/July 2004
Professional & Community Involvement
Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Member, American Bar Association
Member, State Bar of Texas
Education
J.D., The University of Texas School of Law
B.B.A., Finance, The University of Texas at Austin
Admissions
Texas
*Admitted in Texas. Not admitted in the District of Columbia.
