Advice to GR professionals active on the Hill: offer expertise and be sensitive to lawmakers’ time during the transition frenzy. During the busy pre- and post-election period, association lobbyists who are trying to work their issues on Capitol Hill may benefit from adopting the following philosophy: Be a resource, not a nuisance. West Berger Clarke “You have to be really careful not to become a pain in the neck or a time-consumer for these [lawmakers],” said Jade West, a veteran association lobbyist with two decades on Capitol Hill. West is senior vice president of government relations at the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. But… Read More