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Ted Hester, senior partner in our Government Advocacy practice, represents organizations being investigated by congressional committees and counsels businesses on crisis management. Quoting Chambers USA, “‘a deliberate, careful and creative thinker,’ Ted Hester draws praise for his attention to detail and impressive grasp of the legal, business, political and public relations implications of situations.”
Ted has represented a wide variety of clients that have received inquiries from Congress, including a number of investigations that have required the preparation and defense of corporate executives testifying before Congressional committees. His clients have included leading pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, financial institutions, accounting and consulting firms, oil industry and telecommunications companies, sports national governing bodies, automobile manufacturers and a major utility holding company. He gives advice and consultation to clients on working with Congress and government agencies. More broadly, he helps clients prepare for and manage corporate crises, including crisis communications.
Chambers USA describes King & Spalding as “particularly prominent in the field of Congressional Investigations” and “always ‘spot on in its strategic advice.’” Ted has been recognized by Chambers USA as “one of the foremost congressional investigations experts in the market.” Quoting Chambers USA: "He draws praise for his strategic nous, with clients commenting: "He is phenomenal. He is fair, reasonable, compassionate, and incredibly pleasant, in addition to being intelligent, strategic and well-versed in the applicable subject matter.”
Ted has been recognized annually by both Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America since 2008.
J.D., Harvard University
A.B., University of Georgia, magna cum laude
District of Columbia
Georgia
American Bar Association
Board of Directors, Children's National Medical Center
Board of Directors, Ethics Resource Center
District of Columbia Bar
National Association of Bond Lawyers (President, 1989-1990)
State Bar of Georgia (Out-of-State Representative, Board of Governors, 1991-1997 and President, Younger Lawyers Section, 1978-1979)
June 1, 2023
Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes 186 K&S Lawyers and 84 K&S Practice Groups as Leaders in Their Fields
June 8, 2022
Legal 500 United States 2022 Recognizes King & Spalding Practices and Lawyers Among the Top in the Nation
June 1, 2022
Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes 188 K&S Lawyers and 75 K&S Practice Groups as Leaders in Their Fields
Representation of Toyota in investigations and hearings by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee relating to allegations of unintended acceleration and recalls of certain vehicles with Takata air bag inflators.
Provide advice and counsel with respect to congressional drug pricing investigations to leading pharmaceutical manufacturers and a preeminent industry consultant.
Provide advice and counsel to a global electronics manufacturer in connection with congressional interest in safety recalls of its product.
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July 2, 2021
Congressional Investigations in the 117th Congress: U.S. Senate Oversight Activities Ramp Up
March 11, 2021
Biden Administration - What's Ahead for the Life Sciences Industry?
June 1, 2023
Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes 186 K&S Lawyers and 84 K&S Practice Groups as Leaders in Their Fields
June 8, 2022
Legal 500 United States 2022 Recognizes King & Spalding Practices and Lawyers Among the Top in the Nation
June 1, 2022
Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes 188 K&S Lawyers and 75 K&S Practice Groups as Leaders in Their Fields
Representation of Toyota in investigations and hearings by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee relating to allegations of unintended acceleration and recalls of certain vehicles with Takata air bag inflators.
Provide advice and counsel with respect to congressional drug pricing investigations to leading pharmaceutical manufacturers and a preeminent industry consultant.
Provide advice and counsel to a global electronics manufacturer in connection with congressional interest in safety recalls of its product.
See more
July 2, 2021
Congressional Investigations in the 117th Congress: U.S. Senate Oversight Activities Ramp Up
March 11, 2021
Biden Administration - What's Ahead for the Life Sciences Industry?
June 1, 2023
Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes 186 K&S Lawyers and 84 K&S Practice Groups as Leaders in Their Fields
June 8, 2022
Legal 500 United States 2022 Recognizes King & Spalding Practices and Lawyers Among the Top in the Nation
June 1, 2022
Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes 188 K&S Lawyers and 75 K&S Practice Groups as Leaders in Their Fields
J.D., Harvard University
A.B., University of Georgia, magna cum laude
District of Columbia
Georgia
American Bar Association
Board of Directors, Children's National Medical Center
Board of Directors, Ethics Resource Center
District of Columbia Bar
National Association of Bond Lawyers (President, 1989-1990)
State Bar of Georgia (Out-of-State Representative, Board of Governors, 1991-1997 and President, Younger Lawyers Section, 1978-1979)