Government Relations
Comprehensive approach
The inVeritas team has worked at the highest levels of government and has the expertise to guide companies through the nuances of the regulatory, legislative, and administrative arenas. We have a proven track record for passing legislation, securing funding, building coalitions, and providing cost containment on disputes.
Experience
inVeritas has extensive experience in a number of industry and service sectors including economic development, education, energy, finance, health care, information technology, local government, nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and transportation.
Coalition and issue advocacy
Whether it’s organizing high-level meetings with key decision makers or building legislative coalitions behind important issues, inVeritas knows how to advocate public policy and execute legislative solutions even in the most difficult political climates. With years of experience at various levels of government, the inVeritas team knows first-hand how the process works and how to effect change.
Legislative and regulatory analysis
Our customized, state-of-the-art, legislative tracking and detailed bill analysis service is specifically tailored to fit the client's needs. During legislative sessions, inVeritas provides nightly updates on bills of interest, and as directed by client, will either monitor only or take specific action as appropriate.
The inVeritas legal team has over 30 years’ experience analyzing legislation and its potential impact on particular industries such as energy, healthcare, transportation, agriculture, information technology, and many others.
GrassRoots Campaigns
At inVeritas, we know business executives, community leaders, legislators, and individuals can join together with one voice and impact policy in powerful ways. We work with clients to build grassroots campaigns in a structure specific to the client’s goals and needs. We develop targeted strategies, including community outreach, field and volunteer management fundraising, letter writing, organizational meetings, signature gathering, and public relations and digital media. We work to connect our message with key decision makers and influence change on the local, state, and national level.
Multistate Consulting
With our teams’ deep network and long industry tenure, we are equipped to handle regulatory and legislative issues with a regional or national scope.
inVeritas has garnered successful results across the country, serving as a strategic advisor to national companies, advising on public and government relations strategies across multiple states.
Proven Results
“inVeritas worked tirelessly to ensure our legislative priority was successfully passed during the 94th General Assembly. Ruth’s sound strategic advice proved critical at every stage of the process from bill drafting, securing appropriation funding, and gaining overwhelming legislative support for this important program. We are grateful to work with the inVeritas team.”
- Graduation Alliance
“As the company began work on three projects in northeast Arkansas, inVeritas was the firm of choice to assist with stakeholder engagement, legislative tracking, and strategic consulting. inVeritas worked quickly and effectively with the General Assembly to negotiate critical amendments to our industry. We are fortunate to have Ruth’s experience, counsel and support.”
- Ray Fakhoury, Senior Political Regulartory Affairs Manager, Pattern
“The inVeritas team is exceptional. During the 94th General Assembly, they maintained excellent communication, were quick to tackle all of our issues and consistently delivered positive results for RELX.”
- David Foy, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, RELX