Businesses and nonprofit organizations need to be aware of legislation that may affect their operations, regulatory requirements and overall potential for success. During each session of the Indiana General Assembly, Faegre Baker Daniels professionals use state-of-the-art technologies and personal communication to track specific issues and bills for our clients.

We read every piece of legislation filed in Indiana, every committee report that is passed and every floor amendment that is offered, using various databases and search tools to monitor the legislature's paperwork. At the same time, we walk government halls and talk to key legislators, agency personnel and advocates involved in issues of interest to our clients. Armed with all of this information, we provide clients with updates and reports tailor-made for their specific needs on the topics that affect them.

However, being reactive to government and regulatory issues is not always enough. We understand the need to be proactive by shaping a policy, rule or statute during the early stages of consideration. When the legislature is not in session, our professionals are continually communicating with key legislators and decision makers to stay apprised of our clients' policy interests and convey their views on various issues. We are active in organizations such as the National Conference of State Legislatures, Council of State Governments, Public Affairs Council and other related political groups that help us stay on top of and influence issue trends.

Our firm has helped clients with their issue management needs in multiple jurisdictions. Our experience includes designing and implementing multistate monitoring programs that have covered a handful of jurisdictions in some cases and all 50 states in other situations.