Government Affairs
Federal Government Relations Services
Direct Lobbying
We develop specific policy and budgetary priorities for each client, and plan and execute a full range of activities to achieve these priorities.
Strategic Development
We work with our clients to develop and execute a comprehensive federal government relations strategy that meets their unique objectives in Washington.
Relationship-Building
We help our clients build meaningful long-term relationships with elected leaders and the key government decision-makers who impact their enterprises.
Policy Analysis
Our team of dedicated policy and regulatory experts work with clients to identify and create opportunities to advance their priorities.
Regulatory Expertise
Our deep understanding of the regulatory process allows us to identify and respond to relevant regulations and other regulatory actions on behalf of clients.
Crisis Management
We work hard to help our clients steer clear of avoidable crises. But when a crisis arises, we are the team you want on the ground to help you manage and mitigate any policy, budgetary, or political fallout.
Intelligence Gathering and Monitoring
We provide real-time monitoring, immediate updates, and analyses of relevant proceedings in Washington. Our team provides timely reports on executive branch meetings and congressional activities, including floor proceedings, hearings and markups, bill introductions, and third-party policy briefings.
Developing a Relevant Narrative
We help our clients prepare to thoughtfully engage with policy makers at the federal level, whether that is a one-on-one meeting with a Member of Congress or testifying before a Congressional Committee. We help clients frame their story for the audience they are addressing, and connect it to the current policy agenda in a way that resonates with policymakers.
Grassroots and Grasstops Management Services
Build, Execute, and Strengthen Advocacy Efforts
We design and implement complementary grassroots and grasstops advocacy strategies, such as “Fly-Ins” on Capitol Hill, town hall meetings, and policy forums, as well as mobilizing letter-writing, emailing, social media, phone, and click advocacy campaigns.
Message Amplification
We have the resources, experience, and expertise to unify your organization’s diverse voices and opinions, develop critical mass in support of clear, concise goals, and effectively amplify your message.
Preparing our Clients to be Advocates
We believe that the education component is a critical piece of any successful advocacy strategy. It is important that our clients not only understand the legislative process but also recognize the political dynamics that can shape policies and funding decisions related to their work. WSW has developed a variety of different educational strategies to suit the particular needs of our clients.
Educating Policymakers
We develop effective tools to educate policymakers and their staff on the client’s agenda with tailored messaging that resonates and creates opportunities for positive action.
Grasstops Strategy
Elected officials and their staff are often most responsive to people they know and trust. We help clients develop “grasstops” advocacy leaders by identifying a small group of influential individuals within a particular community, industry, or profession, and then working to build an ongoing relationship between those individuals and our clients.
Developing a Relevant Narrative
We help our clients prepare to thoughtfully engage with federal policymakers, whether that is a one-on-one meeting with a Member of Congress or testifying before a Congressional Committee. We help clients frame their story for the audience they are addressing, and connect it to the current policy agenda in a way that resonates.
WSW: We Help Make the Good Happen.