Christopher Roger Mack Delacy

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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
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Biography

Christopher DeLacy brings over 23 years of experience navigating the complex intersection of law, policy, and politics. As Co-Chair of the Federal Government Law & Policy Practice, he serves as a lead strategist for corporations, trade associations, and nonprofits seeking to shape federal policy and manage high-stakes regulatory challenges.

•Legislative Strategy: Chris designs and executes complex, multiyear advocacy campaigns, combining grassroots and grasstops mobilization with direct representation before Congress and the executive branch. These efforts often include companion litigation, regulatory, and state lobbying matters.
•Political Law & Compliance: A recognized authority on political law, he guides clients through the rigors of the Federal Election Campaign Act, the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and government ethics rules. He has represented clients before the Federal Election Commission and the House and Senate Ethics committees.
•Emerging Policy Leader: He is a frequent commentator on cybersecurity, data privacy, and emerging technology issues, offering clients foresight into evolving federal legislation, regulation, and tax incentives.

Before private practice, Chris served as Counsel to U.S. Senator John Warner of Virginia and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Political Law, 2021-2026
•Listed, The Hill, “Top Lobbyists - Hired Guns,” 2025
•Listed, Thomson Reuters, “Stand-Out Lawyers,” 2024-2026
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Government - Government Relations, 2020

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Government Law and Policy
  • Political Law and Compliance
  • Regulatory and Compliance
  • Food, Beverage and Agribusiness
  • Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Virginia, B.A., Foreign Affairs, 1994
Law School Attended:
William & Mary Law School, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
1999, Virginia; 2003, District of Columbia; Supreme Court of the United States
Memberships:
Professional & Community InvolvementFormer Board Member, William & Mary Law School AssociationBoard Member, The College Foundation of the University of Virginia, Greater Washington Regional Board, 2021-Present
Birth Information:
Washington, D.C., June 25, 1972
ISLN:
914990824

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (4 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0
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