For better or worse, government is part of the everyday life of business and organizations. Successful businesses and organizations understand how to manage government risk
There are three elements to managing statutory and regulatory risk -
Access to Decision Makers
Without access to decision makers, be it members of Congress or senior Administrative officials, nothing else matters - your story will never be heard
Understanding the Issues
Members of Congress and Administrative officials quickly recognize when a lobbyist is simply citing memorized lines and has no real understanding of a client’s issues. The best and most effective lobbyists know the client’s issues and the nuances of law and regulation.
Understanding the Process
Having access to decision makers and understanding the issues are only part of the equation. Understanding how the legislative and regulatory processes work is essential. The workings of Congress and Administrative Agencies may appear chaotic to the uninitiated - but both Congress and the Administration operate under a rigid set of rules. Knowing how to advance or ‘block” legislation or regulation is the important third piece.
Mr. Cooper had one of the most successful lobbying practices in Washington, DC. Cooper Simon lobbies on behalf of clients. The firm frequently partners with other lobbying firms - helping clients choose the right partners.