General Counsel, Encore Wire
Search every verified David Mcatee interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. David McAtee, General Counsel at Encore Wire, participated in a September 2022 webcast on antitrust and its implications for companies. He discussed the risks and strategies for companies engaging in the legislative and regulatory process. McAtee stated that his company has sought to establish itself as a "credible voice" by being "solution-oriented, data-driven, principled" and by offering "answers, not just critiques." He noted that this approach can reduce the risks associated with lobbying over time. McAtee also described his company's hybrid approach to government engagement, which includes working through trade associations and direct, in-person meetings in Washington, D.C. He said that in his experience, "there's no substitute for spending in-person time in DC" and that his company feels "most comfortable eye to eye face to face talking to legislators." He suggested that companies new to the process could begin by relying on trade associations before increasing their direct presence.
“Once you step into the halls of Congress, there are risks attendant to that. Over time though, what we've tried to do and I think we've done it successfully is establish ourselves as a credible voice on these issues—going there solution-oriented, data-driven, principled, and to be seen as a force that will come with an...”
“I could see dipping your toe in the water here and there relying on trade associations as you do, and then over time spending more and more time in person in DC. In our experience, I think there's no substitute for spending in-person time in DC.”
Watch the full webcast here: https://www.conference-board.org/webcast/ondemand/antitrust With bills pending in Congress and ...
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