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Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:01 am
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Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:02 am to woodyb95
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Has anyone here ever been a lobbyist? If so, could you tell me how you got into it?
Step 1: Be a politician
Step 2: Quit or get voted out of office
Step 3: Become a lobbyist
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:06 am to Captain Ron
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Step 1: Be a politician
Step 2: Quit or get voted out of office
Step 3: Become a lobbyist
Step 4: Profit
You left one off.
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:06 am to Captain Ron
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Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:07 am to woodyb95
In my experience, plenty are lawyers.
Also some have family in the business so they were brought up learning the ropes from them.
Also some have family in the business so they were brought up learning the ropes from them.
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:08 am to woodyb95
What makes a person want to buy people off for a living?
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:09 am to Jones
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Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:11 am to woodyb95
I know two. Both interned under politicians by being admins/personal assistants. Both went through law school. They still wont disclose how they receive income.
Rule #1 is to buy into the good ole boy system, and never let it go.
Rule #1 is to buy into the good ole boy system, and never let it go.
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:11 am to woodyb95
All you really need is a client or clients. Registration is $100. No degree needed. Obviously helps to have prior relationships with legislators/elected officials. I've been lobbying in LA for close to a decade.
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:13 am to woodyb95
I'm a lobbyist for a lobbyist free america.
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:15 am to woodyb95
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Has anyone here ever been a lobbyist? If so, could you kill yourself?
FIFY
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:16 am to woodyb95
One of the state's biggest lobbyist lives in Lafayette. He graduated from USL - has no law degree.
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:16 am to Nafregit
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Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:18 am to woodyb95
Watch the movie Casino Jack. It will tell you all you need to know.
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:18 am to sleepytime
Fail post is full of fail.
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:18 am to woodyb95
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:31 am to woodyb95
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Has anyone here ever been a lobbyist?
I have
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If so, could you tell me how you got into it?
Know people
edit: Seriously though, have you ever called, written, or spoken to a legislator regarding a certain position you have? If so, bam you're a lobbyist. If you want to be official, then go down to the Ethics Commission and register.
Not much to it. But you're only an effective lobbyist if you are knowledgeable in your area and know people.
This post was edited on 12/29/15 at 10:36 am
Posted on 12/29/15 at 10:42 am to woodyb95
I'm not, but being an attorney with a lot of friends working in politics, I know a handful.
They all took varying paths, but I can give you two examples of a couple of my closer friends (both non-lawyers):
1) Poli sci major. Congressional intern during undergrad, briefly worked on the hill after graduation before being hired on by a southeastern law firm to lobby on state-specific issues. Now working as a deputy CoS on the hill.
2) Business major. Not aware of any internships. Went to work in low level position for local office of US Senator. Worked his way up to LA level. Left to direct the local office of a new congressman. Now regional political director for major special interest group.
They all took varying paths, but I can give you two examples of a couple of my closer friends (both non-lawyers):
1) Poli sci major. Congressional intern during undergrad, briefly worked on the hill after graduation before being hired on by a southeastern law firm to lobby on state-specific issues. Now working as a deputy CoS on the hill.
2) Business major. Not aware of any internships. Went to work in low level position for local office of US Senator. Worked his way up to LA level. Left to direct the local office of a new congressman. Now regional political director for major special interest group.
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