Annie Donaldson Talley

Partner

Luther Strange and Associates

Annie Donaldson Talley

Partner

Luther Strange and Associates

Annie Donaldson Talley is Partner at Luther Strange and Associates. She recently departed the White House after serving as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Counsel to the President. Over the past four years, she provided outside counsel to the Donald J. Trump for President campaign; helped stand up and manage the White House Counsel’s Office; interfaced with agencies across the federal government; and advised the President of the United States, White House Counsel, Chief of Staff and other senior staff across the Executive Office of the President on a broad range of issues from regulatory reform to executive nominations to the day-to-day issues facing the Administration.

Prior to her White House service, Annie Donaldson Talley counseled clients in the non-profit, for-profit, political, and government sectors, as well as high-profile individuals in private practice at Jones Day and Patton Boggs. She provided strategic counseling to clients structuring their affairs to ensure compliance with a web of state and federal laws and represented clients in complex, multi-faceted investigations, leading teams navigating issues of intense public scrutiny.

Annie Donaldson Talley is also a veteran of three presidential campaigns and served in state government. She holds a B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Alabama and a J.D. from Harvard Law School, where she served on the Harvard Law Review. She lives in Montgomery, Alabama with her husband, Brett.

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Regulation and Red Tape: Boucher v. USDA: Navigating the Swampbuster Provisions

September 29, 2023

Have you ever received a notice from the government that you violated a rule that you didn’t know about?

In the 1990’s, the Boucher family removed nine trees from their property as an attempt to mitigate the buildup of trash and dumping on their land. This action triggered a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) investigation suspecting environmental damage. Consequently, the Bouchers lost eligibility for USDA benefits, including “Swampbuster” provisions. In Boucher vs. USDA, the government grapples with balancing natural resource protection and individual liberties. This case underscores the long and painstaking nature of government processes, emphasizing the time and diligence often required for justice and good governance.

In the third episode of “Regulation and Red Tape,” experts highlight the broader implications of Boucher vs. USDA and consider the balance between regulatory enforcement and individual rights.

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Deep Dive Episode 222 – The Return of Supplemental Environmental Projects

June 21, 2022

Three executive branch veterans with a range of views on the issue joined us for a virtual discussion on the return of SEPs.

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The Return of Supplemental Environmental Projects

June 21, 2022

Three executive branch veterans with a range of views on the issue joined us for a virtual discussion on the return of SEPs.

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Deep Dive Episode 172 – Third-Party Payments in Government Litigation Settlements

April 21, 2021

Experts debate whether third-party payments in government litigation settlements will – and should – be utilized by the new administration.

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Third-Party Payments in Government Litigation Settlements

April 16, 2021

Experts debate whether third-party payments in government litigation settlements will – and should – be utilized by the new administration

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