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Michael Best Strategies (Strategies) is proud to announce that Federal Government Relations partners Tami Jackson Buckner and Sarah Helton, along with principal Lucia Alonzo, have been recognized on The Hill’s prestigious Top Lobbyists 2024 list. This honor underscores the trio’s exceptional contributions to public policy and advocacy, solidifying their positions as leaders of strategic lobbying in Washington, D.C.

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"We are thrilled to see Tami, Sarah, and Lucia receive this well-deserved recognition," said Susan Hollender, Interim Managing Director of Michael Best Strategies. "Their leadership, expertise, and unwavering commitment to strategic advocacy have greatly contributed to the success of our organization and the achievements of clients’ critical legislative goals."

The recognitions mark Lucia’s first, Sarah’s 3rd and Tami’s 5th consecutive years included on the Hill’s list.

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A perennial presence on The Hill’s prestigious list of top lobbyists in Washington, D.C., Tami Jackson Buckner is a dynamic and collaborative leader in the policy and political arenas, dedicated to empowering corporate and nonprofit leaders to create meaningful value for their shareholders and society. With over 25 years of experience and an extensive bipartisan network, she serves as Partner &amp; Chair of the Energy Practice and Head of the Federal Government Relations Practice at Michael Best. Tami is a respected policy strategist with issue expertise in agriculture, food and beverage, and renewable energy, having shaped the legislative landscape for Waste Management and held influential public affairs roles at Kraft Foods, Coca-Cola, and DuPont. Recently joining the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., she also serves on several boards, including the Advisory Board for Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, the board of directors for the Congressional Management Foundation, and as a Board Trustee for Stillman College, exemplifying her unwavering commitment to community engagement and leadership.

Sarah leads Strategies’ international trade and federal procurement practices. With nearly 20 years of experience across the legal, federal policy, and political sectors, Sarah helps Strategies clients successfully navigate the federal government by developing and implementing legislative and regulatory strategies that create market opportunities, mitigate challenges, and help companies positively brand themselves before decision-makers. Her leadership and work have resulted in clients successfully mitigating threats of tariffs and securing millions in federal funding to reinvest and grow their businesses.

Lucia is a skilled government relations professional with more than 10 years of experience effectively advocating for her clients on Capitol Hill. She helps clients develop and execute short- and long-term policy strategies to achieve their business objectives. Lucia’s areas of expertise include appropriations and the federal budget, energy and environment, defense and national security, transportation, tax, labor and employment, education, healthcare, and economic development. In addition to her duties at Michael Best, Lucia serves as president-emerita of the non-partisan, non-profit the Hispanic Lobbyists Association, which advocates for Hispanic representation in the advocacy industry.

Michael Best Strategies is a team of innovators and thought leaders dedicated to our clients’ success, providing unified legal, business consulting, government relations, and PR services designed to deliver exceptional service and achieve client goals. With us, clients have access to more than 400 diverse professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams, offering cohesive, big-picture approaches and innovative solutions.

Learn how Tami, Sarah, and Lucia can help you navigate the intersection of business and law: <a href="https://www.michaelbeststrategies.com/Core-Offerings/341601/Federal-Government-Relations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.michaelbeststrategies.com/Core-Offerings/341601/Federal-Government-Relations</a>

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Michael Best Strategies Recognized in The Hill’s Top Lobbyists of 2024 List

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