Guests: Delilah Clay - Lobbyist and Advisor, Manatt
Leah Barros - Lobbyist and VP, Strategies 360
Andrea Perry - Lobbyist, Mercury Public Affairs
The current momentum around racial justice and the tearing down of white supremacist systems in America has energized people on the ground and in capitol buildings around the country where policies are debated and signed into law. Criminal Justice is just one of the many industries that needs strong reform and dismantling. As important as protesting and pressure from constituents can be in convincing lawmakers; lobbyists and legislative advisors are often closest to the action and can be very powerful forces in how and when laws are pushed. To get more insight into this often murky process we invited three of the most effective lobbyists in Sacramento, the capital of California, who have each carved out a niche leveraging their access to advocate for racial justice and in some cases taking on legislative projects that advance issues for Black people. This was one of the best episodes yet as we talk about what can be done to capitalize on this moment and create lasting change for Black people in this country.
