Bryce Harlow Foundation fellow Caitlin McHale knows integrity and trustworthiness are key to her work as a professional advocate. Caitlin works as a treasury coordinator for Mars, Incorporated while pursuing her law degree from George Mason University.
“To be successful as lobbyist you need to have a good understanding of how both the government and private sector work,” said Caitlin. “Working in the private sector gives you an understanding of how policy decisions affect real businesses.”
Success as a lobbyist, however, is more than just knowing about how policy interacts with industry and the real life consequences that an ill-advised law can cause. A commitment to sound ethics and a reputation of dependability are also critical.
“At the end of the day, a strong ethical stance is non negotiable from a legal and policy perspective,” Caitlin said. “Lobbyists are entrusted to be sources of reliable information for legislators, businesses, clients, and the public. Your clients need to know you will give them unbiased and ethical advice.”
Bryce Harlow Foundation is proud to support Caitlin as she pursues her degree and her career.
