Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC is pleased to announce that Leela Baggett, Principal, and Taryn Couture, Director of Government Relations, have been named to the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) 2026 Top Lobbyists list.
Established in 2020, NILE’s Top Lobbyists award recognizes 100 outstanding lobbyists, PAC professionals, and grassroots advocates nationwide for their accomplishments, leadership, and contributions to the profession.
“We are proud to see Leela and Taryn recognized among the nation’s top lobbying professionals,” said Peter W. Thomas, Powers’ Managing Partner. “They have earned this distinction through their ability to tackle challenging policy issues, build meaningful relationships, and advocate effectively for our clients. Their talent and dedication are invaluable to our Government Relations and Public Policy practice, and we are delighted to celebrate this well-deserved honor.”
As a member of Powers’ Healthcare and Government Relations and Public Policy practices, Leela advises healthcare providers, practitioners, and device manufacturers on a broad range of regulatory, litigation and legislative matters. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Health Care Law since 2021 and named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® since 2024 in Government Relations Practice, Health Care Law, and Native American Law.
Taryn is a member of Powers’ Government Relations and Public Policy Practice Group and has extensive experience advancing legislative agendas through lobbying, grassroots advocacy, coalition building, and policy analysis. She was previously recognized as a NILE Top Lobbyist in 2024.
About Powers’ Government Relations and Public Policy Practice Group
Powers’ Government Relations and Public Policy Practice helps clients navigate the complexities of the federal legislative and regulatory landscape to advance their policy objectives. Combining substantive legal and policy expertise with extensive experience on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies, the team provides strategic counsel on legislative development, regulatory affairs, federal advocacy, coalition building, and public policy initiatives. The practice represents trade associations, nonprofit organizations, coalitions, and businesses, developing tailored strategies to address complex policy challenges and achieve meaningful results.
To learn more, visit www.powerslaw.com/practicearea/government-relations-public-policy.
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Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC (“Powers”) is a Washington, D.C.-based law firm with national practices in healthcare, education, government relations, Indian tribal governments, and nonprofit law. Powers attorneys and professionals are nationally known for their extensive expertise in their practice areas and their commitment to client service. For more information, visit www.PowersLaw.com.