Sonoran Policy Group has received $2M from Foley & Lardner law firm for its effort to develop a “narrative and strategy” to advise Venezuela’s attorney general Reinaldo Munoz Pedroza on how to ease US sanctions slapped on that South American nation.
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According to its consulting services engagement letter, SPG will help F&L develop specialized information and insights for its legal counseling and advocacy efforts.
SPG, which is headed by Robert Stryk also will represent the clients before the Justice/State/Treasury Depts. as well as the White House. Stryk, owner of an Oregon winery, was west coast advisor to the Trump campaign.
Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro appointed Pedroza to his post. The US and about 60 other countries recognize Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the rightful leader of the country.
F&L began its work on Jan. 15. It got a $12.5M flat fee for its representation.


Hogan Lovells has expanded its relationship with Ukraine to reflect the implementation of the 50/50 US-Ukrainian partnership to develop its critical minerals.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has agreed to provide government relations and PA services to the Kingdom of Morocco.
The Washington Media Group is providing strategic communications support for Qatar's Education City, home of satellite facilities of Weill Cornell Medicine, Carnegie Mellon, Georgetown and others.
DCI Group has signed a $250K monthly retainer contract to provide communications and government affairs services for the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
DGA Group signs $42,500 monthly retainer pact to provide government affairs services to OCP North America, phosphate fertilizer operation owned by the Government of Morocco.



