Lanny Jesse Davis is an American political operative, lawyer, consultant, lobbyist, author, and television commentator. He is the founder of Lanny J. Davis and Associates, and co-founder and partner of the law firm Davis Goldberg & Galper PLLC, as well as the public relations firm Trident DMG. Davis counsels individuals, corporations, and other entities under scrutiny on crisis management and legal issues, developing legal, media, and governmental strategies for his clients.