Paul Klein of Tri-Strategies Named 2025 Top Lobbyist by National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics

Paul Klein, a partner with Tri-Strategies and a leading political affairs expert in Nevada, has been selected as one of the Top Lobbyists for 2025 by the prestigious National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics. This merit-based honor recognizes exceptional integrity, effectiveness, and leadership among the nation's more than 50,000 state and federal lobbyists.

The National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) annual Top Lobbyist Award drew a record number of nominations supported by endorsements from colleagues, clients, Members of Congress, high-ranking officials, and former and current Cabinet secretaries. Paul Miller, NILE Board Chairman, said, "Each year, NILE’s Top Lobbyist list shines a light on those who embody the very best of our profession—integrity, effectiveness, and leadership. These honorees not only achieve outstanding results for their clients but also elevate the profession by setting an example for others to follow. Their work underscores the important role ethical advocacy plays in shaping sound public policy and strengthening trust in our government."

In an exceptional 2025 legislative session, Paul Klein and his team skillfully navigated a Democratic-majority Legislature and Republican governor's office to secure transformative wins for several clients. Standouts included his healthcare advocacy: for the Nevada Dental Association, establishing an external review process for claim denials, hygienist licensing, and faster claim payments; for the Nevada Physical Therapy Board, ratifying the Physical Therapy Compact—the only interstate compact of several proposed to pass—along with disability parking certification and loan repayment inclusion; and for the Nevada Police Union, securing salary increases, streamlined bargaining, standardized sick leave, and a wellness task force. Amid this packed session, Klein also served as an adjunct professor in the University of Nevada’s Department of Political Science, teaching his popular courses Advocacy and Political Movements; Political Campaigns; and State and Local Governments. Ranked among the university’s top professors by student evaluations, he earned the University Foundation’s “Exceptional Teaching” award in both 2023 and 2025.

Klein holds a pre-law Criminal Justice degree and an MBA from the University of Nevada. His career includes roles as global creative director at White Rabbit Group and communications manager for the City of Reno government. He served as a City of Reno Commissioner (2007–2011) and currently chairs the City of Reno Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board and District 15 National Student Advertising Competition, while serving as vice-chair of the Reno Aquatic Club Board of Directors.

His accolades include an Emmy Award for his work on the documentary Prescription for Hope: Overcoming Nevada's Opioid Epidemic, the 2010 Twenty Under 40 Award, University of Nevada Young Alumnus of the Year, and numerous Addys, Savvys, Aces, Marcoms, and Hermes for his advertising campaigns.

The announcement and full list of winners can be found at: https://www.lobbyinginstitute.com/post/nile-announces-2025-top-lobbyists

About Tri-Strategies

Tri-Strategies is a western states political affairs firm specializing in lobbying, policy development, strategic communications, coalition building, grassroots organizing, and advocacy campaigns. They have offices in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.