Summary: Learn more about what it is like to be a Government and Government Relations attorney in this article.
What Does a Government and Government Relations Attorney Do?
- This practice area covers lobbying work and the representation of federal and state governments and their agencies.
- Attorneys who work in this area provide advice on a host of issues that pertain to government affairs, lobbying, legislative law, budgets and fiscal matters, regulatory compliance, political law, and election law.
Why Do Government and Government Relations Attorneys Enjoy Their Jobs?
- Attorneys who enjoy being personable, meeting others and who are friendly with others typically do well in this practice area.
- You need to be interested in government and policy and have a good understanding of people to succeed here.
- If you are well connected, there are lots of opportunities both inside and outside of law firms (as lobbyists, in government and so forth) available to attorneys that do well here.
- Attorneys like the sense of accomplishment that comes from being participants in pushing certain laws and policies through.
What Are the Difficulties of Being a Government and Government Relations Attorney?
- This practice area is not good for people who are introverts, or do not like a lot of socializing.
- You must also have a "natural" interest in government and policy and feel strongly about it.
- You must be comfortable advocating for laws and policies you may not agree with.
How Easy Is It to Move Laterally as a Government and Government Relations Attorney?
- This is not a healthy lateral practice area because it tends to be driven by individuals and not large teams of attorneys.
- This practice area tends to be focused in state capitals and in Washington, DC.
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