Legislative Consultants

Success in this state requires strong relationships, broad experience and proven results.

ABOUT US

Alaska’s leading Lobbying and Government Affairs Consulting firm for over 25 years with proven results.

Legislative Consultants was established in 1989 by former Speaker of the House Joe L. Hayes. For the past 25 years Legislative Consultants has consistently been recognized as Alaska’s premiere consulting and lobbying firm, representing numerous state, national, and international companies and associations providing strategic government affairs services to our clients.

SERVICES

Legislative Consultants, LLC is a full service lobbying and consulting firm providing lobbying, consulting, and strategic advice to their clients year-round in both the State’s Capitol and Anchorage.

The Firm offers a full-service professional team with offices in Juneau adjoining the Alaska State Capitol Complex, providing client parking, convenient access to all Legislative Offices, the Governor’s Office, and Administrative Agencies. Legislative Consultants’ facilities offer private office space, large conference rooms, and full kitchen amenities for clients.

TEAM

Together Partners Wendy Chamberlain and Heather Brakes have over 65 years of experience working in both the Administrative and Legislative Branches of Government and representing clients in Alaska.

Wendy Chamberlain

Legislative Liaison

Wendy began her career as a legislative staffer in 1985 and after seven years she began working for Governor Walter J. Hickel as Legislative Liaison. In 1996 she joined Legislative Consultants lobbying and government relations firm and in 2007 took over management of the firm. Wendy has diverse work experience and a broad understanding of Alaska’s political process. Over the years Wendy has developed very strong relationships in all three branches of government and her 20 plus years in lobbying provides clients with a unique prospective on past, present, and future opportunities; what worked, and what didn’t.

Heather Brakes

Chief Legislative Director

Prior to moving to the private sector and joining Legislative Consultants, LLC Heather served in both the Executive and Legislative Branches for 24 years including serving four different Governor’s, including Democrat, Independent, and Republican. Most recently she was appointed and served as Governor Parnell’s Legislative Director, member of his Cabinet, and Senior Executive Team. During her tenure in both branches of Alaska’s state government she developed a deep knowledge and vast experience of the inner workings of state government allowing her to offer a unique insight to clients on politics, policy, and procedure.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

"Legislative Consultants is MTA’s premier resource for unlocking the complex inner workings of Juneau. Wendy and Heather are a dynamic and determined team. They use their decades of experience coupled with their seemingly endless list of contacts to ensure their client’s issues are addressed with the right people, at the right time, in the right manner. The firm’s lobbying, consulting, and strategic advice has proven successful time after time!"

"Nome struck gold when we discovered the Legislative Consultants team. We cannot be more pleased with our association that has spanned several decades. Our partnership is not just during session in Juneau; we are fortunate to have a year-round relationship where Wendy and Heather provide valuable guidance and insight to us in advancing important priorities of our community."

The Alaska REALTORS® is the voice for real estate in Alaska. We serve our members by providing timely information, education opportunities, political advocacy, and promoting the REALTORS® Code of Ethics. Having Legislative Consultants, LLC as part of our team has helped us deliver in all these areas to our membership and honor our commitment to our industry. Legislative Consultants, LLC is not just a business. They are a valued part of our team.

"We at Alaska ACEP have been very fortunate to partner with Heather and Wendy and the Legislative Consultants team over the past several years. They have tremendously impacted our ability to effectively advocate on behalf of our patients and members at the state level. They have a strong culture of professionalism and attention to detail that enables us to keep track of the myriad of healthcare legislation that gets introduced each session, and helps keep our finger on the pulse out of session as well."

Heather and Wendy bring crisp and accurate insight into the ever-changing dynamics in our state’s capitol; creating a synergy that provides the Anchorage School District the discernment to unpack the complex issues that may affect public education in Alaska. As the largest school district in the state and one of the most diverse districts in the country, our partnership with Legislative Consultants is paramount in our ability to address intricate issues relevant to ASD to move student learning and achievement forward.

Success in this state requires strong relationships, broad experience and proven results.

ABOUT US

SERVICES

Healthcare

Local And Municipal Government

Industry

Resource Development

Taxation

Industry Trade Associations

Education

Budget And Finance

Telecommunications

Native Corporate Issues

Infrastructure

Utilities