Matthew D. Hawkins
International Policy Advisor
mdhawkins@akingump.com
Areas of Focus
- International Trade
- International Trade Policy
- Lobbying & Public Policy
- Sovereign Governments
- Infrastructure & Transportation
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Autonomous Systems & Advanced Mobility
- Semiconductors
- U.S. Territories & Freely Associated States
- Aviation, Space & Defense
Biography
- Has seven years’ experience focused on international trade and public law and policy
- Served as special assistant to former RNC Chairman, Reince Priebus.
Matt Hawkins represents clients before Congress, the White House and U.S. government agencies. A former Republican National Committee and congressional staffer, Matt excels at advising clients and providing them real-time updates and analysis on relevant political and policy matters. He provides a variety of monitoring services for clients that cover legislative, regulatory and media developments.
Matt also advises foreign sovereigns and offers strategic guidance on U.S. policy matters including the development and implementation of strategies to enhance their relationships and advocate their policy objectives before the U.S. government.
Representative Work
- Advised on emerging technologies and the regulatory and legislative issues related to U.S. China policy.
- Assisted in education and advocacy efforts related to the United Arab Emirates and Israel agreement to normalize relations via the Abraham Accords.
- Represented foreign sovereigns and assisted with coordination of delegation visits with U.S. government officials.
- Advised on health care legislative and regulatory matters, specifically ensuring appropriate Medicare payment through proper interpretation of statutory definitions for medical providers.
EducationB.B.A., Texas State University, 2012
B.B.A., Texas State University, 2012
Affiliations and Public Service
- Staff assistant and legislative correspondent, Rep. John Carter (R-TX).
- Congressional intern, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX).
