Laura Friedel
🏛️ Revolving DoorFormer Government Positions:
Leg. Asst., Sen. Zell Miller, Leg. Dir., Sen. Richard Shelby, Clerk, Staff Dir., Sen. Appropriations Committee
Covered Official Position: Leg. Asst., Sen. Zell Miller, Leg. Dir., Sen. Richard Shelby, Clerk, Staff Dir., Sen. Appropriations Committee
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AI Overview
Laura Friedel has appeared in 1,383 federal lobbying filings at Tarplin, Downs & Young, LLC, representing 50 clients. As a former government official, they bring insider expertise to their lobbying work — part of Washington's "revolving door." Active across 9 policy areas.
1,383
Total Filings
1
Firms
50
Clients
9
Issue Areas
Issue Areas
Filing History
| Year | Filings | Clients |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 585 | 57 |
| 2024 | 455 | 59 |
| 2025 | 343 | 51 |
Firms
Tarplin, Downs & Young, LLC1383 filings
Top Clients
Abbott (Formerly Known as Alere INC.)51 filings
Bd (Becton, Dickinson and Company)49 filings
Alzheimer's Association45 filings
The Amputee Coalition40 filings
Biotechnology Industry Organization40 filings
Astrazeneca39 filings
Merck38 filings
Novartis34 filings
American Osteopathic Association33 filings
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association33 filings
Amgen INC32 filings
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated32 filings
Novo Nordisk INC.31 filings
Genentech, INC.30 filings
Abbvie INC.29 filings
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Last updated: February 2026
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