Helps executives and public-facing teams stay aligned with approved messaging and lobbying disclosure requirements — turning potential disclosure violations into coaching moments before communications reach government officials.
When employees outside the Government Relations team communicate with elected officials, regulators, or their staff, the organization may unknowingly trigger lobbying disclosure requirements. SideNote coaches your teams at the moment of writing, reinforcing the public affairs policies and approved messaging frameworks your GR team has established.
Communications with government officials regarding legislation may trigger federal and state lobbying disclosure requirements. Offering to host fundraisers raises additional campaign finance concerns. Consult the Government Relations team before proceeding.
Developed in collaboration with Big Law government affairs practitioners, this model reinforces your organization's public affairs standards at the point of communication.
Detects when employees communicate externally on policy topics, regulatory positions, or legislative matters — coaching them to align with the organization's approved messaging frameworks and designated spokespeople.
Identifies communications with government officials, legislative staff, and regulatory bodies that may trigger federal or state lobbying disclosure obligations — coaching employees to route through the Government Relations team.
Guides employees who may inadvertently become unauthorized spokespeople — whether through media inquiries, social media posts, or government correspondence — toward proper escalation channels and approved talking points.
Aggregated, anonymized analytics give the General Counsel's office and Government Relations leadership visibility into unauthorized government touchpoints, off-message communications, and emerging policy discussion patterns.
The Public & Government Relations model is essential for any organization that interacts with government officials, engages in public policy advocacy, or operates in heavily regulated industries where government relations are a strategic function.
Deploy alongside the Core 4 models to extend protection to your executive leadership, business unit heads, regional managers, and anyone whose role may involve contact with government officials or public statements on behalf of the organization.
See how the Public & Government Relations model keeps your teams aligned with approved messaging and disclosure requirements.
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