Veteran lobbyist, former congressional staffer, and association
executive Andy Wright today announced the launch of Wright
Strategies, LLC a government relations firm, based inside the
Capital Beltway. Wright Strategies will focus on energy, environment,
natural resources, chemicals, financial services, transportation and
telecommunications issues, bringing a unique mix of political, legal,
and policy knowledge to its clients.
With more than 30 years of Capitol Hill and private sector experience,
the firm will provide clients with cutting-edge government relations,
advocacy, policy development and analysis, and strategic consulting
support.
“Andy has been an effective and trusted consultant and advocate for our
company for many years,” said George Pain, Senior Vice President and
General Counsel of Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN). “We are pleased to
continue and expand our relationship with him as he launches Wright
Strategies.”
“Our clients will benefit from our straightforward advocacy and our
ability to focus on the day’s headlines while our client’s focus on the
needs of their business,” Andy Wright, president, said. “We bring a
wealth of substantive experience to the table and a level of personal
attention and focused support that only a small firm could provide.”
Prior to forming Wright Strategies, Andy served as a shareholder at
Polsinelli, a national law firm, and as managing principal at Dutko
Grayling, a multidisciplinary, global government affairs, public
relations and management consulting firm.
Wright served as chief of staff to Congressman Rick Boucher (VA) and
Brad Sherman (CA) and provided leadership and direction to two national
trade associations, serving as president of the Satellite Broadcasting
and Communications Association and as vice president of government
affairs for the American Insurance Association. He is a frequent speaker
on political and policy issues and was honored by The Hill newspaper as
one of Washington’s “Top Lobbyists.” Wright earned his law degree from
the University of Virginia.
For more information about Wright Strategies visit: http://wrightstrategies.us
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