A Top-Tier Bipartisan Government Relations Firm
We Help Organizations Understand, Shape, and Respond to Legislative and Regulatory Activity
A Top-Tier Bipartisan Government Relations Firm
We Help Organizations Understand, Shape, and Respond to Legislative and Regulatory Activity
Deep Federal Experience
OS Strategies was founded in 2018 by James O’Keeffe and Heideh Shahmoradi, who together bring more than six decades of experience in federal transportation policy. Their backgrounds include over 20 years in the private sector and nearly 40 years in federal service, spanning senior U.S. Senate committee staff roles and leadership positions at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
They are joined by Brian Bell, who brings more than 15 years of congressional and private sector experience, including senior roles on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The team also includes Naomi Walker, who has five years of experience serving senior members in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
Expertise Across Government and Stakeholders
Our team brings unmatched knowledge, insight, and relationships at the intersection of policy, government, and industry. Drawing on senior experience in Congress and the executive branch, we have drafted, negotiated, and shepherded complex legislation from conception to enactment, and have supported and managed discretionary grant selection processes within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Building on our years of experience in government and advocacy, we have refined how to apply this insider perspective to advance our clients’ policy and funding priorities. This depth of expertise enables us to guide clients through complex policy environments with clarity, precision, and confidence.
Trusted Relationships Across Federal Leadership
The firm maintains strong relationships throughout Washington, including:
Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Senior staff on key infrastructure and transportation committees.
Leadership at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Senior officials across the Administration.
Collaborative Policy and Legislative Approach
At our firm we work closely with clients to refine policy positions and advance legislative priorities. Our approach is grounded in deep regulatory knowledge, political insight, and hands-on experience within the federal policymaking process.
Core Capabilities Supporting Client Objectives
Our services are designed to address complex policy and political challenges:
Legislative strategy development and execution.
Federal transportation and infrastructure policy expertise.
Political risk assessment and mitigation.
Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
Strategic counsel informed by congressional and executive branch experience.
Results-Driven Counsel in Washington
Backed by trusted relationships, policy expertise, and hands-on experience, OS Strategies delivers strategic counsel and execution at the highest levels of government.
Our work is defined by clarity, precision, and measurable outcomes—ensuring every engagement is aligned with client objectives and delivers real impact.
Recognitions
Recognized by Bloomberg Government as a standout firm every year since it was established in 2018; Recognized in The Hill’s annual list of Top Lobbyists year after year since 2020.
Our Clients
We support a diverse range of organizations and industries through strategic policy and legislative advisory. Our experience translates into trusted partnerships across Washington and throughout the country.