WASHINGTON, DC – Joshua C. Zive and Dylan Pasiuk, two professionals in Bracewell LLP’s Policy Resolution Group, have been recognized among 2025’s Top Lobbyists in the United States by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE).
Zive is recognized this year for advising clients on a host of complex legislative, regulatory, and compliance issues across diverse industries, delivering results on trade, mental health and federal workforce policy. He develops advocacy strategies grounded in client insight and effective communication, guiding clients through all stages of legislative and regulatory processes to shape public policy. Zive also co-founded and co-leads the firm’s first podcast, The Lobby Shop, a respected platform for analysis of trade, appropriations and regulatory issues.
In 2025, Pasiuk achieved major legislative and regulatory successes across diverse policy areas. He helped deliver millions in new federal research investments, successfully represented client interests before the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ensure regulatory approaches foster innovation and competition and advanced key defense appropriations supporting next-generation technologies and a more resilient supply chain. Also a regular voice on The Lobby Shop, Pasiuk is known for his policy insight and for helping shape national conversations on legislative and regulatory issues through briefs and industry events.
Based in Washington, DC, NILE is a national organization representing lobbying, public policy and government affairs professionals. The organization’s annual Top Lobbyist awards recognize the country’s outstanding government relations professionals, PAC managers and grassroots advocates for exceptional legislative achievements, strategic advocacy, pro bono service and community leadership.
