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NEW: PAAT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM


We are excited to launch the PAAT mentorship series. Our goal is to create a platform for experienced lobbyists to provide professional guidance and share practical knowledge and skills with newer members of the advocacy profession.

LEARN

Learn from Seasoned Government Affairs Professionals 

We have assembled a who's who 
of lobbyists to share words 
of wisdom and advice.

ASK

Ask Questions or Advice 
Specific to Your Career

What should I be doing in this downtime? How do I find new clients? How can I get on a team? 

BUILD

Build Relationships for Future Discussions or Career Advice

Discussions can open 
the door to future 
networking opportunities.

Navigating the Legislative Process from an Association Perspective

October 7, 2020 - 10:00am

Thank you to everyone who attended our conversation with Walt Baum of the Texas Cable Association (and previously AECT) and Daniel Gonzalez, longtime head lobbyist for the Texas REALTORS. Stay tuned for our next Mentor Zoom.


Thanks to everyone who participated in our previous mentor discussions:


  • Navigating the Legislative Process from an Association Perspective - October 7 - Walt Baum and Daniel Gonzalez
  • An Insider's Perspective on the Legislative Process Inside and Outside the Pink Dome - September 22 - Denise Denise and Lisa Kaufman
  • Story Time and Jack & Rusty - July 2 - Jack Gullahorn and Rusty Kelly
  • Legislators Turned Lobbyists - June 18 - Curt Seidlits and Vilma Luna
  • Evolution of Lobbying  - June 10 - HillCo team of Buddy Jones, David Anderson and Jay Howard
  • Lobbying as a Female - May 28 - Mignon McGarry and Lara Keel

Meet Our Mentors

Thank you to all of the incredible lobbyists who have signed up to participate in our mentorship program.

DAVID ANDERSON

Hillco Partners

DENISE DAVIS

Davis Kaufman PLLC

JACK GULLAHORN

PAAT Founder

JAY HOWARD

HillCo Partners

BUDDY JONES

HillCo Partners

LISA KAUFMAN

Davis Kaufman PLLC

LARA KEEL

Texas Lobby Group

RUSTY KELLEY

Blackridge

MIGNON MCGARRY

Mignon McGarry & Associates

NEFTALI PARTIDA

Locke Lord LLP

JOHN PITTS, SR.

Texas Star Alliance

CURT SEIDLITS

Focused Advocacy

Just added!

TOM FORBES

Butler Snow

VILMA LUNA

Vilma Luna LLC

STAN SCHLUETER

The Schlueter Group

More Mentors Coming Soon!


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