Legal Times Named Podesta a "Leading Lobbyist"
"When Congress just has to hear, nobody pushes a point better than these 11 top-tier lobbyists. Many in Washington dabble in policy work, but few have had the success of these lobbyists in shaping federal law. They are the masters of K Street, explaining, influencing, and sometimes even reversing the thinking of Capitol Hill’s top legislators....Clients say they seek her out for her expertise on trade and tax policy – and her ties to Capitol Hill. ‘I needed someone who was current with the new Democrats coming to Congress,’ says Terrence Straub, Senior Vice President of U.S. Steel." (July 2008)

Podesta Hailed as "a Powerhouse Lobbyist" by Roll Call (Feb 2009)

Politico.com Named Podesta One of "The K Streeters Obama Will Hear"
"Here are a few of the lobbying shops so wired to Obamaland that their lobbyists’ counsel is likely to be heard, and trusted, by the new team...Heather Podesta...is on a first-name basis with many of Washington’s power players. She knows Hillary Clinton and Ken Salazar, Obama’s pick to head the Interior Department. And she's been friends with Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, Obama's choice for homeland security secretary... Podesta's colleague, Eric Rosen, worked closely with Biden for five years as Judiciary Committee counsel." (Jan 2009)

The Washington Times Called Podesta "a well-known lobbyist in Washington, and her client list includes powerful special interests with big financial stakes on issues pending in Congress"(June 2009)

Washingtonian Magazine Named Podesta as "One of the City’s Top 50 Lobbyists"
based "on who has gotten things done, who is likely to get things done in the next few years, and who has the best connections and influence...To say she has panache is an understatement. A Wall Street Journal profile revealed that she once had four female chefs from Seattle flown in for a fundraiser for Washington senator Maria Cantwell..." (2007)

Politico.com Hails Firm As Gathering Impressive Clients
"Podesta + Partners Takes Off...Her Democratic credentials have helped her new firm gather an impressive list of clients, such as United States Steel Corp., the National Marine Manufacturers Association and HealthSouth Corp." (June 2007)

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