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WITA-Career Roundtable Be a Better Lobbyist

WITA-Career Roundtable Be a Better Lobbyist. -Christopher Wenk, Senior Director, International Policy. Definition: (n.) lobbyist A person who tries to influence legislation or administrative decisions on behalf of a special interest; member of a lobby. (Webster’s) How many are there?

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WITA-Career Roundtable Be a Better Lobbyist

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  1. WITA-Career RoundtableBe a Better Lobbyist -Christopher Wenk, Senior Director, International Policy

  2. Definition: (n.) lobbyist A person who tries to influence legislation or administrative decisions on behalf of a special interest; member of a lobby.(Webster’s) How many are there? In 2007 there were over 17,000 federal lobbyists based in Washington, D.C.

  3. Background of Lobbyists: -Hill/Non-Hill Experience. “Revolving Door” -Administration Experience (Be Careful of Rules. Scarlet “L”) -Diverse Backgrounds Not Uncommon in Lobbying.

  4. . Different Careers in Lobbying: Trade Associations- US Chamber of Commerce, NAM, RILA, AAFA among others. Verticals/Horizontals. Lobbying Firms- Akin Gump, Patton Boggs. Corporate- Ford, Google, GE Microsoft among others

  5. Key Traits of A Good Lobbyist: -Always prepared -Ask good questions -Able to think outside the box -Talk to people when they don’t need anything -Always responsive and timely -Know the rules…

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