Education v. Lobbying: Making Your Case Without Crossing the Line

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Webinar description:

Democracy depends on citizen participation, and nonprofit organizations and public health boards should engage in the democratic process. But how do we do so in a manner that is both ethical and legal so that your voices as board and other leaders are heard during the legislative process. During this webinar we will:

■  Distinguish between lobbying and advocacy;
■  Discuss when it is appropriate to approach government decision makers about an issue; and
■  Distinguish between dealing with elected vs. administrative officials

Presenter:  Richard R. Heath, Jr., Attorney, Bowles Rice

Richard “Richie” Heath, Jr. concentrates his practice in the area of government relations. Prior to joining the Bowles Rice, he was Chief Legal Counsel and Chief of Staff for West Virginia Senate Presidents Mitch B. Carmichael and William P. Cole. He also served as a Deputy Attorney General to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.

Richie’s experience in public policy, government relations and executive management is extensive. From legislative drafting and in-depth legal analysis to research and communications, his background in the public, private and non-profit sectors provides the ability to offer clients measured, insightful results. In addition, Richie has significant practice in the areas of economic development, constitutional law and civil justice reform, and he regularly assists on campaign finance and election law matters.

Richie’s practice also includes work in the hospitality, gaming and tourism industry as well as the state’s burgeoning industrial hemp and medical cannabis field. He is the primary author of State of Affairs, the official blog of the Bowles Rice Government Relations team.