Our Approach

Our approach is very direct and highly interactive.  We believe government affairs succeeds best when there is a strong link between the client and the Washington component.  Since it is this partnership that makes the program run, K&O is relentless in making sure our work is always carefully tailored to the specific goals and direction of our client. 

• K&O has by choice remained small, allowing us to take a "hands-on" approach with every client.

• Direct attention and involvement of a partner is the norm.

• An experienced professional staff is always there to provide knowledgeable back-up. 

• Flexibility is a central characteristic.  K&O is structured to move quickly, to change direction, if necessary, to respond and stay ahead of events as they unfold.

• We are always attentive to a client's special requirements and can be relied upon to respond immediately in difficult moments.

• K&O is in constant communication with our clients' government affairs staff on an informal, collaborative basis.  This synergistic link between the client and the Washington component becomes the foundation for a highly successful effort. 

• Our role is to cut through the government bureaucracy, not to surround our operation with its own unwieldy bureaucracy.