Since 2011, Cigar Rights of America has been leading the effort to
protect your right to enjoy a premium cigar.
As CRA prepares to continue this campaign in 2021 and the 117th Congress, we wanted to share with you some outstanding news regarding members of the CRA lobby team.
Last week, the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (“NILE”) awarded its annual top lobbying/lobbyist accolades in Washington, DC.
What makes these awards unique is that peer lobbyists make the nomination/selection.
Accordingly, these awards reflect the respect that fellow lobbyists have for others in their field.
CRA Legislative Director Mike Copperman was a finalist for Top Lobbyist of the Year.
Mike has led the CRA legislative team in Washington since it first opened its office. One of the nominators wrote: “Mike led the development and implementation of a multi-year legislative and regulatory advocacy campaign that ultimately led to this year’s (court) victory for the industry he represents.”
CRA Lobbyist Dennis Potter of K&L Gates was named Top Lobbyist in the large firm category.
Dennis has been a part of the CRA lobby team for many years and has led numerous legislative efforts in Congress and the Executive Branch that are integral to CRA’s legislative success.
Additionally, a lobbyist at Cornerstone Government Affairs was also awarded Top Lobbyist in 2020.
Cornerstone Government Affairs serves as CRA’s main senate lobby shop and is led by Paul DiNino.
Paul has been an invaluable member to the CRA lobby team and has led our successful outreach in Congress and multiple Administrations. His advocacy work has been critically important to limiting the impact of legislation that negatively affects premium cigars.
The successes of CRA’s lobby team and the recognition by their peers of their work reflects the years of dedicated work the team has put in to protecting your rights to enjoy premium cigars.
CRA congratulates Top Lobbyist of the Year award nominee, Mike Copperman, Lobbyist of the Year, winner, Large Firm, Dennis Potter of K&L Gates and Paul DiNino, of Cornerstone Government Affairs, whose firm had a Lobbyist of the Year award winner.
** Information courtesy of Cigar Rights of America.
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