WASHINGTON, DC – Joshua C. Zive, senior principal in Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group, has been named one of the Top Lobbyists in the United States for 2026 by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE).
Zive, recognized for a second year in a row, advises clients on US trade and tariff policy, federal workforce protections and mental health funding. He develops bipartisan advocacy strategies, engages policymakers across the executive branch and Congress, and helps clients secure legislative and regulatory outcomes, including restored funding for lifesaving youth suicide-prevention services. Zive also co-founded and co-leads The Lobby Shop, a respected podcast platform for the analysis of trade, appropriations and regulatory issues.
The National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) is a national organization representing lobbying, public policy and government affairs professionals. Its annual Top Lobbyist awards recognize outstanding lobbyists, PAC professionals and grassroots advocates for legislative achievements, innovation, professional excellence and charitable or pro bono contributions.