Wait, Epiphany of my own:
Clients only ever ask about how to comply with law.
How to comply with the law? Or "How to write the law?"
Nahhhh. Nah, nah, nah. It makes sense now. All that time on the Pacific Rim. You weren't there to mentor your pet Alex on the finer aspects of the ladyboys. You were there to advise on writing the TPP.
Care for Everyone's Liberty? I've got a Bridge fer sale...