Las Vegas, NV business law attorney James L. Wadhams talks about his firm’s work in governmental affairs. He mentions that government affairs is essentially the process of addressing a problem on a broader scale. If a business discovers that the law restricts an activity it wants to pursue, the issue can sometimes be handled individually. However, it can also be addressed more widely by influencing changes in regulations—such as having a county or city amend an ordinance, or even prompting the state legislature to modify a law.

In other words, it’s about shaping the regulatory process rather than just resolving a specific business problem. He notes that this process is commonly referred to as lobbying. Through government lobbying, they advocate for business interests to improve efficiency, support economic growth, and clarify that certain emerging programs or activities are legally authorized for the business.