When you think of Washington, D.C., images of Capitol Hill and The White House likely come to mind. While it is the nation’s capital, D.C. has its own government and possesses the 34th largest economy in size among the 50 states. The U.S. Constitution gives Congress oversight of D.C.’s laws and budget, but the District operates as a state, with its own mayor and city council who represent the interests and values of more than 700,000 residents, a population larger than two states. This complex legal and political relationship presents unique challenges and provides opportunities for companies doing business in and with the District.

The team at Bose Public Affairs Group has deep experience and longstanding relationships with members of the city council, the mayor and appointed leaders of regulatory agencies. Our team understands how Washington’s local government works and is well positioned to work with clients to develop a successful local government relations strategy.

FIRM SPECIALTY

Bose Public Affairs Group's areas of service include government relations, strategic communications, grassroots and grasstops organizing, stakeholder engagement and public affairs management.

Our expertise covers a diverse range of policy areas allowing us to service clients in the following industries:

• Economic Development
• Energy/Environment
• Gaming and Lottery
• Government Contracts
• Healthcare
• Real Estate
• Sports and Entertainment
• Technology
• Transportation

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Jon Mandel leads Bose Public Affairs Group’s local government relations practice focused on Washington, D.C. Current and past industry representations include professional sports, gaming, social media, telecommunications and 5G broadband, energy, cryptocurrency and innovative companies in the sharing economy space. He is also of counsel to Bose McKinney & Evans’ Real Estate and Gaming Practice Groups. Jon was selected to the Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Rising Stars list (2025).

A native Washingtonian, Jon is familiar with the unique local government landscape in Washington, D.C. His understanding of the complex legal and political relationship between Congress and D.C.’s mayor and city council helps clients navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with doing business in the District. He previously served as a legislative and communications staffer to D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie (At-Large), Chair Pro Tempore and Chair of the Committee on Business and Economic Development. Jon also managed several successful local candidate campaigns and worked on President Obama’s re-election campaign in Ohio in 2012.

Early in his career, Jon worked on major federal healthcare communication accounts at one of the world’s largest public relations agencies. Prior to joining Bose Public Affairs Group, Jon worked at a top-50 American Lawyer (Am Law) law firm, where he spearheaded local and multistate legislative and government affairs campaigns from start to finish.

On Jan. 9, 2025, Jon was elected as an add-on member to the DC Democratic State Committee, the Democratic National Committee-chartered state-level Democratic Party for the District of Columbia. Jon is also an advisory board member to STATION DC, a nonprofit tech incubator where founders, investors and officials meet at the intersection of technology, policy and capital.