Rachel Spivey

Overview

Rachel is a Policy Advisor with Michael Best Strategies, where she advises clients on complex legislative, regulatory, and political developments, with a particular focus on international trade and economic policy. She supports client strategy by providing timely analysis, managing high-level communications, and engaging with key stakeholders across Congress and the Administration.

In her current role, Rachel leads client-facing deliverables, including strategic advisories, policy updates, and tailored briefings. She plays a central role in managing internal team operations, coordinating workflow across the federal team, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, client-ready materials. Rachel also contributes to business development efforts and strengthens the firm’s presence through relationship-building and strategic messaging.

Previously, Rachel served as a Senior Policy Analyst and Policy Analyst at the firm, where she advised clients in preparation for engagements with policymakers and senior government officials. She developed targeted briefings and analysis on Congressional activity, Administration priorities, and regulatory actions.

Earlier in her career, Rachel worked at The Madison Group in Washington, D.C., where she built a strong foundation in federal policymaking and client service. She conducted policy analysis and supported client engagement across a range of sectors, including healthcare and technology, while closely tracking legislative and regulatory developments on Capitol Hill. Rachel began her career as a legislative intern for the Office of Massachusetts State Representative Jon Zlotnik, where she supported legislative tracking, policy analysis, and constituent-focused research.

Experience

• Advised a U.S. manufacturer on mitigating exposure to Section 301 tariffs, leading strategy development, advocacy materials, and policy briefings to support tariff relief efforts and inform broader trade positioning.
• Led Section 301 tariff exclusion advocacy for a portfolio of U.S. manufacturers, drafting detailed submissions and translating complex sourcing and operational data into compelling policy arguments, resulting in more than $32 million in aggregate tariff savings for clients.
• Supported corporate clients on rapidly evolving U.S. trade policy, drafting real‑time trade alerts and policy updates that translate regulatory developments into clear business implications and actionable guidance.