DKC Government Affairs

September 9, 2009

DKC Launches
Government Affairs Division
In an increasingly dynamic
and charged political and
legislative climate, clients’
needs must be met on mul-
tiple platforms. DKC Gov-
ernment Affairs builds on
DKC’s long-standing repu-
tation for providing top level
government relations strat-
egy and political counsel to
Fortune 500 companies,
real estate developers, not-
for-profit organizations and
health care providers,
among others.
Led by Allison Lee, who
brings 25 years of highly
respected, bipartisan New
York State based govern-
ment relations successes
with her, DKC Government
Affairs offers its clients the
benefit of years of institu-
tional legislative and politi-
cal knowledge about the
often arcane inner work-
ings of state government,
as well as a cutting edge
sense of the intersection of
public policy and media
relations. Whether our cli-
ents are large or small or
public or private, DKC Gov-
ernment Affairs works dili-
gently to help meet the
challenges and capitalize
on the opportunities pre-
sented by public policy,
legislative or regulatory
action in Albany.
About DKC
Since 1991, DKC has bro-
ken the mold of traditional
public relations to create a
bold new hybrid of strate-
gic, results-oriented public
relations and integrated
marketing. We create thor-
ough, effective and all-
encompassing communica-
tions programs that con-
nect clients to audiences
and enliven brands.
Companies come to DKC
seeking industry experts
who know the media, know
how to drive business
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Why DKC Government Affairs?
State government af-
fairs have never been
as challenging as they
are now – from Califor-
nia to Michigan, from
Texas to Florida, states
are experiencing un-
precedented chal-
lenges and pressures and elected officials are re-
acting and acting in often unpredictable and un-
precedented ways. We at DKC Government Affairs
know New York – our team has lived it and
breathed it, inside government, inside corporate
board rooms, running political campaigns and work-
ing the halls of the Capitol one step at a time.
Now more than ever, the New York landscape is a
complicated and quickly shifting space where sound
footing and strong advocacy are needed to break
through the white noise. That is our track record
and that is our forte. With words and concepts like
dysfunction, reform, voter discontent, power shift
bandied about on an almost daily basis in the media
and halls of Albany, the need for steady advocacy
in a complicated environment cannot be underesti-
mated.
DKC Government Affairs provides top level govern-
ment relations and political counsel to Fortune 500
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Allison Lee Allison Lee joined DKC in
2009 as director of the firm’s
Albany based Government
Affairs practice after 25 years
of government service at the
local, state and federal lev-
els. Her experience includes
many years as the lead part-
ner in one of Albany’s most
successful lobbying firms as
well as significant positions
in journalism, major market
book publishing and non
profit and trade association
administration. Allison’s un-
derstanding of government
functions at all levels, cou-
pled with years of direct ex-
perience in the media,
uniquely positions her to
advance the complex legis-
lative, public policy and
public relations needs of
her clients.
Prior to assuming the Di-
rectorship of DKC Govern-
ment Affairs, Allison was an
original Partner at Patricia
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 DKC Government Affairs

About DKC (Continued)

results and competitively position products and services to win market share. Often times this may also mean
raising the profile of company executives, as an alternative way of raising brand profile, and positioning execu-
tives as commentators and influencers.

Media relations is a major strength of the agency, and we know how to formulate stories for maximum cover-
age in print, online and broadcast. Strong relationships with working journalists, combined with an experienced
staff, means that we get you the coverage you deserve.

Why DKC Government Affairs? (Continued)

companies, real estate developers, not for profit organizations and a host of entities whose interests and needs
intersect with the often Byzantine workings of Albany. Under the lead of Allison Lee, the DKC Government Af-
fairs executive team brings over 100 years of combined experience in local, city, state and federal government
affairs experience.

We pride ourselves on crafting individual, client specific strategies and implementing them strategically and
successfully. And with the existing public relations, marketing and crisis management assets that DKC brings
to the DKC Government Affairs partnership, our clients get a full service and unparalleled style and level of ad-
vocacy.

As a leading national communications firm based in New York and specializing in public relations, marketing
and crisis management, DKC represents a diverse roster of clients including Delta Airlines, Sony Pictures Tele-
vision, Kraft Foods, Warner Home Video, New Balance Athletic Shoes, Esquire Magazine and the Children’s
Health Fund. The creation of its new Government Affairs practice is a natural extension of its commitment to
comprehensive client service.

Allison Lee (Continued)

Lynch Associates where she was responsible for managing many of the firm’s most high profile clients. Allison
also has held key staff positions with the New York State Assembly, the United States House of Representa-
tives and has served two New York State mayors in key economic development capacities. In 1998 she was
appointed by then U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary – and current New York
State Attorney General – Andrew Cuomo as his Acting Secretary’s Representative for New York and New Jer-
sey. Allison is best known for her work in the telecommunications and high technology arenas, and is equally
proficient with large corporate client interests as with small not for profit advocacy.

Allison is joined in the DKC Government Affairs office by Director of Legislative Affairs Andrew Marocco, who
assists in the office’s day-to-day operations and client support.