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Dana Simpson co-chairs the Government Relations practice at Smith Anderson and regularly represents clients before the North Carolina General Assembly and with State agencies.

Dana advises clients regarding legislative and regulatory advocacy, public relations, issues management, economic development initiatives, ethics, and campaign finance law compliance. Dana has been consistently rated one of the most influential lobbyists in North Carolina by both the nonpartisan N.C. Center for Public Policy Research and The North State Journal.

Prior to law school, Dana served as Special Assistant for Communications and Policy to the Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives.

Dana also has experience representing clients on rule-making and administrative law matters. He served as a member of the North Carolina Rules Review Commission from 2003-2006.

20+ years

"North Carolina's Top Lobbyists" - North State Journal (2020)
Best Lawyers Government Relations Practice (2009-2022)
Business North Carolina Legal Elite
Triangle Business Journal "40 Under 40 Leadership Award (2012)

Lobbying since 1977, Bill Pewitt has developed key relationships throughout his career with not only legislators and staff but also those in the lobby whose subject matter expertise is often critical to the success of his client's endeavors. Whether through technical policy proficiency or knowing how to find the best advocates of a client's particular interests within the government, Bill has the familiarity with the legislative process that can best facilitate a client's needs.

AT BILL PEWITT & ASSOCIATES WE SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF BOTH THE CLIENT AND THE LEGISLATURE. WE ARE THE INTERPRETERS WHO BRING UNDERSTANDING TO BOTH SIDES AND TRANSLATE OPPORTUNITY INTO ACTION AND SUCCESS.

STRATEGY
Our firm knows state and local government in Texas. We have dealt with lawmakers and executives for 35 years guiding our clients through the governmental process to achieve their goals. Paramount is selecting the best path to success for our clients, whether that is choosing strategic alignments with other players or bringing other resources to bear. We determine clear goals and put together the winning team of resources to reach that goal.

ADVOCACY
We have worked with dozens of clients both as lead lobbyist or as part of a team. We can lead, follow or get out of the way. Our firm has adapted to meet whatever circumstances the situation calls for. Monitoring the legislative process and connecting with the correct decision makers makes the difference.

PROCUREMENT
We have over 30 years experience with technology procurement in the state of Texas, beginning in 1984 with the creation of the Texas Computer Industry Council, the first statewide trade association for the nascent technology industry. Together we bring experience and mature relationships with high level officials, along with growing relationships with state agency division directors and managers who are more hands-on in day to day operations. From these multiple layers of our relationships we develop opportunities for our clients.

20+ years

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RYAN MC CARTHY

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JEFFREY MILLER

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TIM VALDERRAMA

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