Osborne joins government relations for Waller law firm

Attorney and Lobbyist Nicole Osborne has joined the Waller law firm’s government relations practice.

Osborne has more than a decade of experience representing client interests before elected officials in the Tennessee General Assembly, the United States Congress and government officials in local, state and federal agencies.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nicole to the Waller team,” said Waller partner James Weaver, who leads the firm’s Government Relations practice. “Nicole has earned a tremendous reputation as an effective legislative strategist and lobbyist in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, the State Capitol and across Tennessee and the Southeast. Our clients will benefit greatly from her experience and insights into working with legislators and policymakers.”

Osborne’s experience includes drafting and negotiating legislation, assisting with regulatory and rulemaking compliance strategy and traditional lobbying to the state legislature, the state executive branch, congressional representatives, state and federal agencies, city councils, county officials and community leaders. Additionally, she monitors legislative developments and educates clients on legislative processes, procedures and progress. She also manages political action committees (PACs) and fundraising programs for clients and provides guidance on grassroots advocacy efforts and the development of coalitions.

Osborne, formerly an attorney with the Chambliss law firm in Chattanooga, also previously worked in regulatory affairs experience with the Tennessee American Water Company and the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council. While earning her law degree from Regent University Law School, Osborne served as a federal government affairs summer associate for the National Rifle Association.

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