December 10, 2020
2 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. ET
Virtual
Hiring a consultant lobbyist is a significant financial investment and can put your reputation on the line. Often, finding the right the firm or practitioner for you can be a complex task, especially in a year of remote work and heightened uncertainty due to COVID-19. We’ll help you prepare for a successful 2021 by walking you through the ins and outs of hiring, assessing and managing contract lobbyists.
Featured Topic & Speakers
Whether you are considering hiring at the state or federal level, or working with a firm or an individual lobbyist, our experienced experts will share tried and true ways to:
- Decide if a full-time employee or a contract lobbyist is the right investment for your organization
- Find and hire a contract lobbyist
- Turn the relationship into a results-driven partnership
- Evaluate your lobbyist’s performance
- End the relationship without burning bridges
Eric Brewer
Senior Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations
Walmart
Courtney Reinhard
Vice President, Federal Government Relations
Verizon
Leighton Yates
Director, State Government Affairs
Alliance for Automotive Innovation
This program is eligible for 2 Specialization credits toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 2 Core credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management. As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 2 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.
Agenda
2:00-3:00 Assessing and Hiring Lobbyists
From both a federal and state perspective, our experienced government relations professionals will share ways to:
- Decide if a full-time employee or a contract lobbyist is the right investment
- Assess budget needs
- Find a contract lobbyist or firm that aligns with your needs and values
- Get the interviewing and hiring process right
3:00-3:15- Break
3:15-4:15- Managing the Relationship and Results
From both a federal and state perspective, our experienced government relations professionals will share ways to:
- Turn the relationship into a results-driven partnership
- Evaluate your lobbyist’s performance
- End relationship without burning bridges
- Examples of success
Event Location
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2121 K Street, NW
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202.787.5950
*Participants joining the program virtually will receive an email one week beforehand with instructions for logging on to our web-based platform. On the platform, they will be able to listen and participate through any computer or internet-enabled device, see a video of the speakers, and ask questions and participate in the discussion via a chat box.[/vc_toggle]
Register
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- Non-Members: $399
Can’t attend live? All registrants will receive access to the workshop recording for 14 days following an event.
Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:
For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/non-member rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.
Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.
Non-members: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $200 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.
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