About the Firm
Judgment, discretion and continuity of counsel.
Meridian & Vale was established to serve institutions that require senior, sustained advice on policy questions of consequence.
Philosophy
We believe good public affairs work is quiet work. It is the accumulation of relationships, preparation and judgment over years — not campaigns measured in weeks.
Our clients are institutions whose decisions carry public weight: regulated enterprises, sovereign entities, foundations and industry associations. We advise them with the same standards of care as their outside counsel and their auditors.
Our Approach
How we work.
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Discreet
We do not seek visibility for our engagements. Client confidentiality is non-negotiable.
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Strategic
Every mandate begins with a written point of view, refined over the life of the engagement.
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Results-driven
Success is measured by policy outcomes and durable stakeholder relationships — not activity.
Leadership
Senior counsel, personally engaged.
Katherine A. Vale
Founding Partner
Former senior counsel to the House Energy & Commerce Committee. Advises on federal regulatory strategy.
Marcus J. Meridian
Managing Partner
Two decades in international trade policy and cross-border regulatory negotiation.
Amara Osei
Partner, Regulatory Affairs
Focus on financial services rulemaking, capital markets oversight and enforcement.
David Reinhardt
Partner, Strategic Communications
Advises boards and executives on reputation, crisis and public interest positioning.
"The measure of our work is whether our clients hold better decisions in front of them tomorrow than they did today."
— The Founding Partners