Former Congressman Kendrick B. Meek is a senior advisor in King & Spalding’s Government Advocacy and Public Policy Group.  He advises a diverse group of companies in the healthcare, technology, higher education, agriculture, energy, and financial services sectors on policy and political strategy development and third-party public policy engagement.  He also advises top-level executives on managing government relations teams and provides strategic advice on philanthropic efforts with third-party groups. 

Having served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Florida State Legislature, and as Special Representative to the United Nations, Congressman Meek has honed his skills over his long tenure in politics and has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor to these companies, public policy organizations, and Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle.

From 2002 to 2010, Congressman Kendrick B. Meek served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. During his tenure in Washington, Congressman Meek’s open-minded and bipartisan outlook allowed him to navigate a broad cross-section of Congress to achieve remarkable results for his constituents.  Building on his strong legislative record in the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives, Congressman Meek was able to secure a spot on the House Ways and Means Committee.  In that capacity, he was successful in sponsoring and passing legislation focused on tax, trade, and healthcare issues. 

In addition to legislative and executive branch political strategy, Congressman Meek assists his clients in achieving their legislative and community goodwill goals through his close relationships with non-profit and advocacy groups and with his high-level contacts at the federal, state, and local levels.

Congressman Meek also has a robust background in homeland security and international affairs.  While in Congress, he was appointed to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and served on both the Armed Services and Homeland Security committees.  In 2011, after leaving Congress, President Obama appointed Congressman Meek as Special Representative to the United Nations.

Congressman Meek currently serves as Director Emeritus of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and is one of only two former Members to hold this position.

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