When businesses or not-for-profit organizations need access to local, state or even federal officials, Reinhart's Government Relations Team delivers. Reinhart is uniquely positioned to help clients gain access to the government, either through lobbying, government procurement opportunities or building strategic partnerships among companies.
Reinhart's Government Relations Team represents both ends of the political spectrum and we are active politically at all levels of government. We often hold leadership positions in campaigns for candidates on both sides of the aisle. We have key contacts within legislative leadership and government agencies in Washington, D.C., Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha and all suburban municipalities in Wisconsin. Some of our attorneys are registered lobbyists and, as lobbyists, we regularly advocate on behalf of our clients with respect to laws and regulations at the Legislative and Executive levels.
Our Government Relations Team has the capability to create customized lobbying programs, such as building national networks of lobbyists in key states to advocate, lobby and negotiate with state and local decision makers regarding laws related to our clients' industries. These networks act as early warning systems for potential legislation and issues affecting our clients. Reinhart's connections to key decision makers and lobbyists throughout the United States from both major political parties enable us to customize such programs for our clients.
We counsel businesses on the legal requirements relating to public bidding procedures and contract compliance. We are strong advocates for our clients in national, state and local contracting opportunities. For new companies and those just entering the public contract market, we help identify entrance strategies and compliance requirements, and we develop training in effective contract negotiation and administration activities to improve success in this market.
Often the success of clients just entering the public contract market can be enhanced through strategic corporate partnerships. In such cases, we identify the appropriate type of partnership, such as mentor-protégé, joint venture or strategic alliance. We help clients identify and secure available federal, state and local governmental assistance for these initiatives. Our diversity and strategic alliance/joint venture initiatives are at the cutting edge of such efforts.