Graham Gunter is a Policy Advisor in DLA Piper's Government Affairs and Public Policy practice, where he focuses on federal appropriations, defense and national security policy, and emerging technologies. Drawing on experience in both chambers of Congress, he helps clients navigate the federal authorization and appropriations processes and advance their policy priorities before Congress and federal agencies.
Prior to joining DLA Piper, Graham served as Legislative Director for US Representative Ryan Zinke (R-MT), a member of Congress on the House Appropriations and Foreign Affairs Committees, where he led the Congressman's legislative team and advised on defense, foreign affairs, and national security policy. His work focused on federal appropriations, foreign military sales reform, and strengthening the defense industrial base.
Graham also served as a legislative aide for US Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, where he helped advance critical policies through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Throughout his congressional career, Graham worked closely with congressional leadership, committee staff, federal agencies, and industry stakeholders to develop legislative solutions and advance federal funding priorities.
Graham Gunter is not a lawyer.
