Julie Williams is a seasoned Texas government affairs and regulatory
strategy consultant with more than 28 years of experience building
durable relationships across the Texas Legislature, state agencies,
regulatory bodies, and the broader business and industry community.
She brings a deep understanding of how policy, regulation, and politics
intersect with business operations in Texas and helps clients navigate
complex legislative and regulatory environments with clarity and
confidence.

Julie has spent over a decade leading multistate legislative and
regulatory advocacy efforts for one of the world’s largest energy
companies, where she advised senior executives on political risk,
regulatory strategy, and stakeholder engagement critical to long-term
business success. She is widely respected by Texas legislators, state
officials, regulators, and industry peers for her credibility, integrity, and
pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Her expertise includes developing and executing custom legislative and
regulatory strategies, cultivating bipartisan relationships with key
decision-makers, coordinating engagement with state agencies and
regulators, and building effective coalitions with trade associations,
business groups, and non-traditional stakeholders. Julie is particularly
skilled at helping companies new to or expanding in Texas establish a
strong presence, understand the state’s political and regulatory
landscape, and proactively manage policy risks.

In addition to her corporate leadership experience, Julie has operated a
successful legislative consulting practice, delivering favorable outcomes
for clients across diverse industries. She began her career as a
legislative and committee staffer in the Texas Legislature, giving her
first-hand insight into how policy decisions are made and how to
engage effectively with policymakers.

She is known for her strategic mindset, disciplined execution, and
ability to translate complex legislative and regulatory issues into
actionable business strategies.

Julie holds a B.A. in Political Science from The University of Texas at
Austin and is based in Austin, Texas.