Kerry N. Cammack
Founding Partner, Specialized in Government Relations
Kerry N. Cammack brings over 35 years of experience as an attorney and governmental consultant in Texas. He serves as general outside legal counsel to various individuals and business entities. His legal expertise extends to representing both sellers and purchasers in numerous stock purchase and asset acquisition transactions, including commercial real estate deals involving hotels, shopping centers, office buildings, nursing homes, residential subdivisions, undeveloped land, and apartments.
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Kerry is also an experienced advocate before state regulatory and administrative agencies, boards, and commissions. He advises publicly and privately held companies and associations—both state, national, and international—on a broad spectrum of legislative, administrative, regulatory, and procurement matters.
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Kerry and his wife, Harriet O'Neill, reside in Austin, Texas. They are the parents of three children and are active in many local and state charities and community organizations.
Jessica Hale Allen
Government Relations Consultant
Jessica Hale Allen brings more than 12 years of experience in Texas politics, policy, and government relations. At Cammack & Strong, she represents clients before the Texas Legislature and state agencies, advancing strategic initiatives across a wide range of policy areas. ​​
Before joining the firm, Jessica served in senior roles in the offices of the Honorable Glenn Hegar, former Senate Chairman, former Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and now Chancellor of Texas A&M University; the Honorable Joe Straus, former Speaker of the Texas House; and the Honorable Ernest Bailes, former Member of the Texas House of Representatives. ​
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Jessica's background includes advising on complex legislative and regulatory issues, developing and executing strategic advocacy plans, and building strong relationships with policymakers, state agencies, and industry stakeholders to achieve client objectives.
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An Austin native, Jessica earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas. She is active in community and civic organizations and is the proud mother of her daughter, Lola, and son, William.