Lobbyist

Public Policy Work Experience

Snodgrass & Micheli, Principal (2024-present)

Aprea & Micheli, Inc., Principal (2007-2023)

California Strategies, Partner / California Strategies & Advocacy, Partner (2005-2007)

Snodgrass & Micheli, LLC, Partner (2003-2004)

Carpenter, Snodgrass & Associates, Associate (1995-2002)

California Manufacturers Association, General Counsel (1993-1995)

Bell & Hiltachk, Associate (1992-1993)

 

Chris Micheli provides individualized training on the following topics:

Legislature and the legislative process

Executive branch and administrative agencies

Regulatory process

Regulatory advocacy

Legislative lobbying

Budget process

Budget lobbying

Direct democracy

Legislative drafting

Statutory construction and interpretation 

Adjudicatory process

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Testimonials (Sampling)

"Chris Micheli has been instrumental in bringing legislative awareness to the issues and obstacles small businesses face in the public sector technology industry. His strategic effectiveness for developing a platform that enables small businesses like Natoma to have a voice in government is unmatched in this area.  We look forward to our continued partnership with Chris and his firm." 

Martin R. McGartland, President and CEO, Natoma Technologies Inc.

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"Chris is very detail oriented. He is an excellent lobbyist." 

Robert Zwartz, Director of Taxes, Union Tank Car Company

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On the enactment of his bill to amend voter-approved Prop. 103, "Chris, Thank you for your excellent advocacy and good counsel. Without you, there would be no law."

Former Senate Majority Leader Don Perata

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"The most prolific and knowledgeable student of politics in the State Capitol."

Former Assembly Minority Leader Bob Naylor

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“I have enjoyed the pleasure of working with Chris Micheli for over 25 years both as a Member of the California State Assembly and legislative advocate.  Chris Micheli enjoys an impeccable reputation, is honest, has a thorough knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process, and most of all delivers for his clients.” 

Former Assembly Member and BOE Member Johan Klehs