Capitol Seminars offers lobbying courses in preparation for next session of California LegislatureIntroductory and advanced seminars in governmental advocacy, conducted by veteran lobbyist Ray Lebov, are set for October 31 and November 1 in Sacramento. "Lobbying 101" covers the legislative process and best practices for effective advocacy. "Lobbying 201" addresses the specialized areas of budget advocacy, regulatory agency advocacy, lobbying the administration and media relations.
By: Capitol Seminars SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Oct. 9, 2013 - PRLog -- Capitol Seminars will next present its popular introductory and advanced courses in governmental advocacy on Thursday - Friday, October 31-November 1, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Suite 2220, Esquire Plaza, 1215 K Street in Sacramento, California. “The Legislative Process / Lobbying 101” will be presented October 31 and “Lobbying 201” on November 1.
“California’ “Not only does a lobbyist need to keep up with the sheer volume of bills introduced in each session,” adds LeBov, “but to be truly effective, he or she needs to track the budget process, gauge which way the wind is blowing in the governor’s office, anticipate the regulatory response to new legislation, and develop media strategies to support his or her work.“ LeBov’s “Lobbying 101” course provides an introduction to the California legislative process and best practices for effective advocacy, embellished by LeBov’s real-world insights from 38 years of working in and around the California Legislature. In “Lobbying 201,” LeBov is joined by subject matter experts in the budget process, lobbying the administration, media relations, and regulatory agency advocacy, an area often overlooked by even the most experienced lobbyists. Capitol Seminars offers professional development opportunities not only to new and experienced lobbyists and their support staff, but companies that engage lobbyists; law firms; trade and professional associations; “We offer course content and a level of instruction from working professionals in state government and governmental advocacy you won’t find anywhere else,” says LeBov. “We offer opportunities for networking and interacting with your professional colleagues. And we cover the entire spectrum of governmental advocacy, not just the legislative process. “The word has gotten out that we deliver the goods,” add LeBov. "As a result, we’re seeing more and more senior level people from lobbying firms, law firms, associations, universities and public agencies at our seminars. “We also recognize that many veteran lobbyists have either taken our courses or otherwise fully understand the basics. So we ask them to refer their friends and colleagues to us, and send their junior staff. Some of our clients send all their new staffers to our seminars as part of their initial training.” Since its founding, Capitol Seminars has hosted more than 1,500 enrollees in its introductory and advanced courses. Cost of the seminars is $250 each. For more information or to enroll, visit http://www.capitolseminars.net or telephone 916-442-5009. Capitol Seminars also offers customized on-site training for public agencies, companies and membership associations interested in a convenient, cost-effective means of training larger numbers of staff or members all at once. These training sessions can also be delivered over the web for organizations whose personnel are based in multiple locations. About Ray LeBov Capitol Seminars founder and presenter Ray LeBov is a veteran of 38 years working in and around the California Legislature, including 17 years as counsel to various Senate and Assembly Committees. He also served for 13 years as the Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs of the California Judicial Council. In that capacity Mr. LeBov was the chief lobbyist for the state court system. After leaving state service, Mr. LeBov founded Ray LeBov and Associates, a leading California contract lobbying and consulting organization and the parent company of Capitol Seminars. About Ray LeBov and Associates Ray LeBov and Associates, based in Sacramento, offers customized, on-site training in the legislative process and governmental advocacy; strategic and tactical consulting and coaching in lobbying the California legislature and regulatory agencies; consulting in recruiting and training staff; and governmental advocacy for a limited number of clients. Media contact: Michael O’Daniel We Build Winners 888-327-1401 mod@webuildwinners.com Capitol Seminars explains the California legislative process and helps its participants become more effective at governmental advocacy through its Lobbying 101 (introductory) End
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