As a seasoned public affairs and government relations practitioner, Caroline Pinto knows how to get to the root of a problem. With over 20 years’ experience, she has a keen ability to prioritize and determine influential people and issues, giving her a competitive edge in policy development, negotiation, and strategic problem solving.

Advocacy is not just about getting through the right doors – it is about delivering the right messages to those in power. Drawing upon their extensive experience in engaging with government at the municipal, provincial and federal level, Caroline Pinto and Devan Sommerville from Counsel Public Affairs will explain how to build your case and convey it effectively to those who matter.

Counsel Public Affairs is a leading Canadian firm specializing in municipal, provincial and federal government relations, public relations, communications, strategy and advocacy. The team at Counsel includes former Liberal and Conservative cabinet ministers, senior advisors to Premiers, federal and provincial Opposition Leaders and Ministers, municipal leaders, industry specialists, veteran political campaign operatives and issues management specialists. FOPL and OLA have recently begun working with Counsel in developing and implementing our government relations and election strategies.