Garrick Bender

Based in Washington, D.C., Garrick helps clients understand how developments in Congress and the executive branch may affect their organizations. He combines research with a strong grasp of the federal legislative process to help clients track emerging issues, engage policymakers, and position themselves around legislative, regulatory, appropriations, and government funding opportunities.

Prior to joining LNE Group, Garrick began his career interning in the House of Representatives in the office of Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) and then worked as a program analyst supporting the U.S. Coast Guard. These roles gave him firsthand exposure to how Congress works and to the realities of operating inside a large federal agency.

At LNE Group, Garrick works across various sectors, including defense, healthcare, conservation, financial services, nonprofit organizations, and local government. He builds and maintains bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, enabling a collaborative and strategic approach on behalf of clients, regardless of what party holds the gavel.

Garrick graduated from Denison University, where he earned a B.A. in Global Commerce, with a minor in Spanish and a degree concentration in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Outside the office, he enjoys traveling, playing golf and pickleball, and sharing movie recommendations with friends and colleagues.