2002

Healy named to American University faculty

Wexler & Walker Sr. Director Bob Healy has been appointed a resaearch fellow and adjunct faculty to The Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies (CCPS) at American University in Washington, DC. Appointed at the same time is former Congressman David Skaggs (D-CO). Read more here.

Walker on panel discussing Executive Privilege and Congressional Power

The American Enterprise Institute sponsored a July 2, 2002 conference to investigating the recurring conflict between the need for private deliberation in the executive branch and Congress's oversight function. Bob Walker joined other former Members of Congress and Adminstration officials on the lead panel.

Honorary Appointment within the Order of Australia bestowed to Anne Wexler

The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia announced on May 10, 2002 the honorary appointment of Anne Wexler within the Order of Australia, "For service to Australian-American relations, particularly in relation to the Australian-American Leadership Dialogue and the Free Trade Agreement.

Wexler: DC is Great Town for Women Lobbyists

The April 10 edition of The Hill featured an article on women lobbyists in Washington, DC, noting that Anne Wexler was among the first to open a firm.

Anne Wexler Profiled as Washington "Techie"

Wexler & Walker Public Policy Associates Chairman of the Executive Committee, Anne Wexler, was profiled in the Washington Post (March 28, 2002) as a leading user of technology in her job and life. "As one of Washington's top lobbyists, Anne Wexler has to be connected. So it's only natural that her favorite new technologies are those that allow her to stay in touch no matter where she is."

Bob Walker and Anne Wexler Named Top Lobbyists

In The Hill's annual survey of top lobbyists -- Star Rainmakers (March 20, 2002) -- both Bob Walker and Anne Wexler were listed among the most influential.

Firm Changes Name

Hill & Knowlton Public Affairs Worldwide and The Wexler Group, both of which are companies within the WPP Group – announced a strategic alliance to provide their clients an enhanced ability to lobby government officials, educate the public and reach out to the news media.

The Wexler Group also announced that it will change its name to Wexler & Walker Public Policy Associates, effective February 1, 2002, to underscore the government relations firm’s bipartisan nature.