Lobbying isn’t just for billion-dollar corporations or hot-button issues — it’s about protecting your business before someone else rewrites the rules. In this episode, Meghan McNulty sits down with Neal Tomlinson, a U.S. Army veteran, business attorney, and Founding Partner of Hyperion Advisors with nearly three decades of legal and lobbying experience. A registered lobbyist in Nevada and Wyoming — and a five-time Super Lawyers® honoree — Neal shares what lobbying really looks like, how legislation gets made (and changed), and why regulated industries like healthcare, gaming, and energy need to stay close to the policymaking process.

Whether you're operating in a highly regulated space or simply scaling fast, this conversation is a must-listen for any founder, board member, or advisor who wants to protect long-term value.

In this episode, they explore:  What lobbying is — and why it’s often misunderstood  How a single piece of legislation can impact entire industries  What makes a lobbying campaign credible and effective  Why trade groups and industry associations are essential

Key takeaways:  Unmonitored legislation can lead to costly “unintended consequences”  Trust, transparency, and preparation are the bedrock of influence  Having a lobbyist isn’t about politics — it’s about protecting your business  Staying engaged means shaping the future, not reacting to it

About Meghan’s Guest Neal Tomlinson is a business attorney, political strategist, and Founding Partner of Hyperion Advisors. With over 28 years of legal experience and a background in public service, he focuses on regulated industries where business and government intersect.

He began his career as a regulatory attorney for state agencies in Wyoming and Nevada, later building and selling a successful multi-state lobbying firm.

A five-time Super Lawyers® honoree and Best Lawyers in America® designee, Neal brings both legal insight and political strategy to every engagement. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Medical Aesthetics Advocacy Council. (MAAC), supporting responsible growth and advocacy across the medical aesthetics industry.

Want to see Neal’s work in action? Visit www.hyperionlawyers.com or follow him on Linkedin