About Us

Your industry's bottom line is increasingly affected by laws and regulations adopted in Connecticut. As one of the lead lawyer/lobbyists for the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), Elizabeth (Betsy) Gara successfully worked with businesses of all sizes and types on a wide variety of issues affecting industry, including antitrust, e-commerce, energy, transportation, education and training, corporate law and labor & employment law.

After twelve years with CBIA, Betsy launched Elizabeth Gara & Associates, LLC, pulling together a dedicated team of professionals that are uniquely positioned to develop and implement legislative and regulatory solutions to the issues facing your industry. We will work with you to:

• Develop and implement successful lobbying strategies to secure passage or defeat of legislation or regulations in Connecticut;

• Communicate with key policymakers in state government;

• Identify, research and analyze legislative and regulatory issues affecting your industry;

• Develop grassroots and public relations strategies;

• Draft legislation, regulations, position papers, testimony and alerts;

• Keep up-to-date regarding pending and new laws and regulations affecting your industry;

• Navigate the maze of state agencies to obtain permits, licenses or assistance with enforcement proceedings; and

• Maintain strict compliance with state ethics and campaign finance laws.