MVP Strategies is a bipartisan government affairs firm led by seasoned advisors who have extensive knowledge of the federal legislative process, strong political relationships with key decision-makers, and a proven track record of success in influencing policy decisions.
POLICY ANALYSIS | LEGISLATIVE STRATEGY | ADVOCACY | COALITION BUILDING
Our firm in numbers.
$700 billion
You're in good company. Our existing client roster has a combined $800B in annual revenue and make significant contributions to the U.S. economy.
2.4 million
The number of jobs our client roster directly or indirectly employs through supplier networks, vendors, and services.
45 years
MVP advisors have a combined 45 years of experience providing guidance and insight to the nation's leading C-Suite executives, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Practice Areas
Our firm actively engages Congress, Federal Agencies, and the Administration in many key areas:
Transportation, Infrastructure, Advanced Air Mobility
Intellectual Property
Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence
Global Supply Chain and Shipping
Financial Services
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My top priority is to earn your trust and keep it. You have my word.
Phillip J. Wallace
President and
Chief Democratic Strategist
Now is more important than ever to invest in relationships and proven strategies. Let us help you.
Dave Murray
Managing Director and Chief Republican Strategist
Thoughts from the Beltway and Beyond
"Walmart is proud to be represented by a bipartisan firm led by accomplished well respected industry vets with a track record of delivering when it matters most."
Dan Bryant, Executive Vice President, Global Public Policy at Walmart
"MVP's reputation in Congress speaks for itself. Phillip and Dave are seasoned leaders who have the respect of decisionmakers on both sides of the aisle."
U.S. Representative Steven Horsford (D-Nevada) and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus
"Having worked with MVP President Phillip Wallace during my decade in Congress, I can attest to his ability to drive policy, serve as a thought leader, and get things done. His clients are in good hands."
Mayor Karen Bass, City of Los Angeles
"Guidance on policy and political terrain from Dave and Phillip was invaluable to IV start up founders as we disrupted industries and commercialized technology."
Nathan Myhrvold, CEO at Intellectual Ventures and former Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Corporation
Leadership at MVP Strategies
Phillip Wallace, President and Chief Democratic Strategist
Phillip Wallace is a senior government affairs leader known for his political acumen, sound judgement, and track record of guiding C-suite business leaders through complex, rapidly changing environments. He most recently served as Director of Federal Government Affairs at Fortune #1 company, Walmart, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), where he was responsible for representing the company’s public policy priorities before Congress, the Administration, state governments, media, business community, and external stakeholders. For the second consecutive year, Washingtonian Magazine named Phillip one of the ‘500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy’, recognizing him for his significant understanding of how the nation’s capital works, with the goal of getting things done. Originally from Louisiana, Phillip started his public policy career working with state governments and local chambers of commerce. He then went on to serve as a United States Senate staffer on the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee under the leadership of Senator Mary Landrieu, where he worked through final passage of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. After his public service, Phillip went on to hold management roles at venture capital firm Intellectual Ventures, Hyundai Motor Company, and AHRI (a global trade association representing all major HVAC manufacturers) before joining Walmart in October 2019. Phillip serves on several boards, including the Corporate Advisory Committee at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies, the North Carolina A&T University MEA Center of Excellence, and is former Chair of the Washington Government Relations Group Foundation. He earned a B.A. degree in Political Science and Economics from the Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs at Southern University and a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Political Management at The George Washington University.
David Murray, Director and Chief Republican Strategist
David Murray has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, telecommunications, technology and aviation policy spanning the public and private sectors. As a multi-client consultant, he has provided strategic and political counsel to companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations. He has held senior roles in the government affairs departments of technology and aviation-focused companies, where he advocated before Congress and other federal agencies on issues spanning intellectual property and patent protection, wireless technology/spectrum, and global manufacturing policies. Prior to serving in the private sector, David served as the Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary at the Department of Commerce/National Telecommunications and Information Administration under President George W. Bush. In this capacity, he managed NTIA’s work on issues pertaining to internet governance, wireless spectrum management, and the analog-to-digital broadcast transition. He also represented the United States internationally on issues relating to open and accessible spectrum auction proceedings. David started his career in Washington serving as a senior telecommunications and technology advisor for Ways and Means Committee Member Sam Johnson (R-TX).
GET IN THE GAME
Our advisors are seasoned professionals with the experience your organization needs to strategize and execute effectively. Our boutique structure enables us to serve each client in a tailored manner, rather than feeling like just a number on a roster at large firms.
We do the hard work for you by providing research and expertise on issues, building relationships with lawmakers and officials, and advocating for specific legislation or regulatory changes that align with your interests. We also help clients navigate the political landscape, communicate their positions effectively, and mobilize public support for their causes. Essentially, we act as intermediaries between you and government entities to shape policy outcomes.
With guidance from our advisors, clients navigate complex environments with precision and strategic foresight, ultimately achieving their objectives.
Contact Us.
Our Washington, DC office at 99 M Street SE is strategically located just minutes from where the action is on Capitol Hill. Schedule a consultation today using the email address below or by phone at 202-699-2237.
Representation matters. MVP's boutique structure supports our philosophy on customer service - meet clients where they are. Whether you are a large multinational company or a startup, we are as nimble as you are.
"Lobbying is the world's second - oldest profession."
Bill Press