The Third House: State Lobbying Essentials

The Third House: State Lobbying Essentials is a day-long series of training workshops and lectures on how to effectively lobby the Illinois General Assembly.

Participants will receive vital information on lobbying ethics, resources, strategy, tactics and legislative drafting from various experienced and successful lobbyists and senior administrative personnel from the Illinois Secretary of State and legislative support agencies of the Illinois General Assembly. Sponsored by the Institute for Legislative Studies and Illinois Issues magazine.

Featured speakers:

Joyce A. Nardulli, Illinois Bankers Association
Nathan Maddox, Illinois Secretary of State

Paul Thompson, Illinois Secretary of State

David Weisbaum, Illinois Secretary fo State

Tim Rice, Legislative Information System

Pat McLean, Legislative Information System

Emily Deakin-Harmony, Legislative Information System

Courtney Nottage, Fletcher O'Brien Kasper & Nottage, P.C.

Richard Edwards, Legislative Reference Bureau

Who Should Attend:

           Lobbyists,
           Prospective Lobbyists,
           Legislative Liaisons,
           Government Affairs Representatives,
           Members of the Media,
           Interested Citizens, and
           Advocates in Not-for Profit Groups and

Local Governments

What Will You Learn?

          Practical Lobbying Skills,
          Lobbying Ethics and Regulations,
          Online Resources,

Lobbying Strategies, and

Bill Drafting Techniques

Participants will receive a complimentary copy of Lobbying Illinois: How You Can Make A Difference In Public Policy, The Illinois Governors, Mostly Good and Competent and a subscription to Illinois Issues including the 2011 Roster of State Government Officials.