Andrew Tabler is a government affairs advisor and a member of the Public Policy and
Law practice group. Prior to joining the firm, Andrew was a vice president for
government affairs, where he engaged with clients focusing on aerospace, supply
chain security, critical minerals policy, and autonomy. He translated client
priorities into executable plans, crafted Congressional and Department of Defense
engagement strategies, advised clients with COVID-19 regulatory and relief efforts,
and identified and tracked legislation and regulations that impacted client
priorities.
Before his private sector experience, Andrew served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Senate Affairs in the Department of Defense. He led the
Department’s advocacy for key defense priorities and programs (especially with
regard to the annual National Defense Authorization Act), oversaw the confirmation
process for all of the President’s senior defense nominees, and maintained
relationships with key members and staff. While responsible for every facet of DOD
policy, Andrew focused on acquisition and emerging technologies like
artificial intelligence and 5G.
Andrew served on the House Armed Services Committee staff and is a former
US Navy officer.
