SHRM’s Emily M. Dickens Named a 2025 Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics
This prestigious recognition honors Dickens as one of the most effective and ethical professionals in the advocacy field.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today SHRM, the trusted authority on all things work, workers, and the workplace, is proud to announce that Emily M. Dickens, J.D., Chief of Staff, Head of Government Affairs, and Corporate Secretary for SHRM, has been named one of the 2025 Top Lobbyist, Grassroots, or PAC Award winners by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE).
This prestigious recognition honors Dickens as one of the most effective and ethical professionals in the advocacy field.
The 2025 awards drew more than 550 nominations from across the country, with only 100 honorees selected from a pool of nearly 50,000 registered lobbyists at the state and federal levels. Dickens’ selection highlights her significant contributions to shaping workplace policy and her leadership in advancing the government affairs profession.
“Advocacy is about impact,” said Emily M. Dickens. “At SHRM, we use our voice to advance policies that strengthen work, workers, and workplaces around the world. This recognition reflects the power of collective effort – the SHRM team, our members, and partners – who are deeply committed to creating workplaces that work for all. I’m honored to do this work, and even more honored to do it with purpose and integrity.”
As SHRM’s Chief of Staff and Head of Government Affairs, Dickens leads the organization’s global advocacy strategy, representing more than 340,000 members worldwide. She oversees SHRM’s grassroots network and legislative engagement, ensuring HR professionals’ voices are heard in policy discussions that shape the future of work. Dickens is a respected thought leader on business policy and workplace trends and has provided expert testimony before Congress and the EEOC on key issues including artificial intelligence, paid leave, and gender equity.
The NILE Top Lobbyist Awards celebrate professionals who demonstrate outstanding advocacy, ethical leadership, and community impact. Honorees will be recognized at a formal reception celebrating their accomplishments and contributions to the profession.
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