Adrianna Williams is a legislative advisor in Manatt’s Government and Regulatory practice, where she focuses on local government advocacy, advising municipalities and public agencies on federal policy, appropriations and regulatory matters. She helps local government clients navigate federal funding opportunities, secure appropriations and understand the implications of federal legislation on their operations and priorities. Drawing on her experience in legislative affairs at the federal, state and local levels, Adrianna guides clients through complex legislative and regulatory challenges across key industries, including water infrastructure policy.

Previously, Adrianna served as a public affairs advisor at a global law firm, where she developed experience in strategic advocacy and intergovernmental relations. She also served in the Biden-Harris Administration as the Special Assistant for Briefings and Special Assistant for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy, where she directly supported the Secretary of Energy by ensuring she was properly briefed for every engagement and coordinated with Congress and intergovernmental stakeholders on infrastructure initiatives and federal funding programs. She also has prior experience at the state and local levels of government, which informs her comprehensive understanding of intergovernmental dynamics and policy implementation.