Eric Madiar is a problem solver.  

He is exceptionally skilled at taking on complex and unique legislative problems with little lead time, effectively explaining those problems in simple terms to key decision makers, and developing and implementing proven legislative solutions.  For nearly 15 years, Eric has worked closely with officials and staff members in each branch of state and local government and developed respectful, professional relationships that bring the needed credibility to persuasively advocate his clients' interests.  

Options for both short term and long term lobbying services contracts are currently available. 

Eric is registered to lobby state government with the Illinois Secretary of State, and provides the following lobbying services:

  • Advocacy in favor of, or opposition to, legislative matters affecting client interests be it substantive changes to current law, state appropriations or others matters requiring legislative action.

  • Effective lobbying strategies regarding legislation; including assistance with drafting, preparing and presenting legislation, communicating with key legislators and staff, appearing before legislative committees, and the drafting of testimony and related information on behalf of the client.

  • Monitoring of legislative and administrative rule-making or other substantive activity pending before the Illinois General Assembly, the Governor’s Office and the executive branch of State government affecting client interests so clients can take timely and responsive action.

  • Participating and attending any other meetings or conferences advantageous to client interests.

Eric has detailed knowledge and understanding of legislation affecting:

  • Insurance regulation

  • Public employee pension benefits

  • Liquor industry

  • Healthcare regulation

  • Public utilities regulation

  • Telecommunications, energy, and natural gas providers

  • The trade show and convention industry

  • Gaming

  • Legislative and congressional redistricting

  • Procurement Code

  • Election Code

His clients have included the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois, Auditorium Theatre of Chicago, AT&T, Camelot, Constellation Energy, eBay, Employers Insurance Group, Fresenius Medical Care-North America, Follett Corporation, Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund, Kaskaskia College, Outdoor Advertising Association of Illinois, Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., Rush Street Interactive LP, Surety and Fidelity Association of America, and Washington University in St. Louis.