Honigman LLP recently announced that it is expanding its full-service Regulatory Department with the addition of Ricardo White as a government relations and regulatory advisor in the firm’s Government Relations and Regulatory Practice Group in Lansing.
White joins Honigman from his previous role as Legislative Director to Joe Tate, Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, where he developed a deep understanding of the legislative process. With over a decade of experience working alongside Michigan’s top lawmakers, White specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of federal, state, and local political and public policy issues, helping them navigate legislative landscapes and regulatory challenges with strategic insight.
“Ricardo’s deep relationships with some of the most important public officials in both Lansing and Detroit allow him to provide unparalleled strategic guidance and behind-the-scenes insights that are essential to our clients looking to achieve their policy goals,” said Peter Ruddell, leader of Honigman’s Government Relations and Regulatory Practice Group.
“As younger generations begin to exert greater influence in the political sphere and the policymaking calculus shifts, having experienced public servants like Ricardo guiding you can make all the difference,” said Andrea Hansen, chair of Honigman’s Regulatory Department.
Earlier in his career, White was legislative director to Detroit City Council member Fred Durhal III, where he played a pivotal role in shaping policy initiatives, driving legislative agendas, drafting legislative proposals and coordinating key stakeholders. He also previously served as a public affairs specialist for the Executive Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer, fostering government-community relations and building consensus for policy agendas.
White earned a B.S. in Political Science from Central Michigan University. He is also a graduate of River Rouge High School located in the greater-Detroit area.
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