Government Relations

While cultivating relationships with the “front office” can be challenging for some, we take pride in our ability to get clients in front of key decision makers. Our outreach includes meeting with:

• The governor’s chief of staff and deputy chiefs of staff
• Cabinet level officials
• Key staff members in the executive branch
• Key department staff

We combine our experience with our unmatched knowledge of the process to best serve our clients’ interests in Trenton. We immerse ourselves in our clients’ issues and work with them to better understand their goals and objectives. Whether it’s seeking new legislation, stopping harmful legislation, or amending existing legislation, we develop and implement the best possible strategy.

Our legislative advocacy services also include:

• A review of newly introduced bills to determine client relevancy
• An electronic bill tracking system to send reports with relevant bill introductions and scheduled hearings
• Monitoring all executive branch rule-making
• Client consultations to develop positions on new legislation, as appropriate
• Representation of client goals and objectives in the government
• Advancement of client agenda by working with coalitions
• Design and implementation of strategies to raise awareness of client issues to the governor, his cabinet, the Senate, and the Assembly leadership

When it comes to complicated regulatory matters, creative solutions and a multi-disciplinary team approach to problem solving are key. We know the people, processes, and protocols, and we help our clients’ messages get heard by:

• Advising them on existing statutory and regulatory framework
• Assisting in permit and approval acquisition
• Developing compliance strategies
• Addressing or mitigating pending enforcement actions
• Establishing contacts with key decision makers
• Coordinating solutions across state agencies

With federal and state cutbacks, acquiring budget funding is more difficult than ever. Because we know the budget process inside and out, we can successfully advocate on our clients’ behalf and help them navigate the process.

We specialize in identifying business opportunities in your industry and offer the technical and political analysis needed to capitalize on these opportunities, including service as it relates to Covid19 needs to state government. Working together, we can tailor a customized government marketing strategy.

Because of our extensive knowledge in dealing with detailed state RFPs, more companies choose us to represent them in procurement than any other firm.

We thoroughly understand the rules of government contracting, including service as it relates to Covid19 needs to state government, and are mindful of how government procurement differs from the private sector. With this knowledge, we will help you create effective strategies and assist you in implementation, guiding you toward success.

When it comes to environmental laws, we work with clients to deepen their understanding and position them for the most favorable outcome. With our knowledge of the environmental challenges our clients face, we are well-positioned to create solutions to guide them through the permitting process in a timely manner. Additional services include:

• Bringing clients to the table with key decision makers
• Working closely with various agencies to resolve their issues
• Advising clients on environmental matters and environmental enforcement actions
• Providing solution-based assistance in many environmental arenas
• Developing compliance strategies
• Devising legislative or regulatory solutions, if needed
• Navigating recently enacted environmental justice legislation and regulatory scheme