Jack Abramoff

Washington's most influential lobbyist during the last decade

How Lobbyists Shape Your Industry: Everything Your Company Needs to Know -- and Probably Doesn't Know -- About the Influential World of Lobbying

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UPDATE: Read Jack Abramoff's New York Times profile, which follows his "rehabilitative media campaign", HERE.

Jack Abramoff was Washington's most influential lobbyist during the last decade. Working at the epicenter of world power, he was a witness to the culture of staggering corruption and rampant greed corroding America's political system. You may think Washington is crooked. But Abramoff knows firsthand just how harrowing and deeply nefarious it can be. In fact, he was a key player within that culture--and he paid the price, spending four years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud, conspiracy, and tax evasion charges in 2006. Having done his time, he is determined to shed light on the way lobbying creeps into virtually every industry in America. Clarion calls toward reform, Abramoff's talks afford us a rare and remarkably candid view of who really runs Washington, what their motivations are, and why they continue to exert such tremendous influence. His keynotes expose a system that is two-faced, but they also show us how we can create the change that is desperately needed at the highest reaches of power.

For audiences, Abramoff possesses a privileged view into the deeply entrenched power politics that shape many of our nation's key policies and regulatory rulings -- decisions that, in one way or another, affect everybody. Think of him as the ultimate Washington insider, a man who has seen it all, and who speaks frankly about the years he spent as the most famous and influential lobbyist in America. His talks are not about settling scores, or naming names. They are a chance for him to share his extraordinary body of knowledge about a topic that very few people can speak knowledgeably--and clearly--about. Abramoff has written a book about his experiences titled Capitol Punishment, and is the subject of the movie Casino Jack, starring Kevin Spacey as Abramoff.

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How Lobbyists Shape Your Industry: Everything Your Company Needs to Know -- and Probably Doesn't Know -- About the Influential World of Lobbying

Former super lobbyist Jack Abramoff possesses an unfiltered view of corporate dealings in Washington, and, in his corporate talks, he shares cautionary tales, best practices, and big picture insight that will benefit almost any corporation. With unparalleled insight, Abramoff can help your company or industry avoid lobbying traps, such as letting the system -- unwittingly -- undo your best efforts. What do you need to know about how lobbying really works? And, specifically, how it works in your industry? What are your competitors doing? How can you participate in lobbying efforts that are fair and efficient? With stirring detail and an eye toward your bottom line, Abramoff takes you to the high-stakes intersection where business meets politics. This is an eye-opening and absolutely necessary talk.

Can Washington Be Fixed? The Ultimate Insider Shows Us Why the System's Broken, and How to Reform It

No one can speak about the corruption in Washington to the extent that Jack Abramoff can, especially with such striking clarity and purpose. The former lobbyist disentangles the (intentionally) complex process of lobbying, and he conveys, better than anyone else, the enormous degree to which it impacts our economy, our democracy, and -- most importantly -- the everyday choices we make. You'll be shocked, maybe even angered. But you'll walk away with a nuanced understanding of how widespread the corruption is, how deep the money flows, why the public good is rarely on the agenda, and how we might attain transparency among our leaders. With verve and authority, Abramoff makes a powerful and practically-minded case for how to bring about urgently-needed change to the world of lobbying -- and to government itself.

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