Edwards Capitol Partners

Effective advocacy begins long before a bill reaches the floor. For organizations engaged in legislative or regulatory matters, steadiness comes from a seasoned partner who has unmatched industry know-how and works an issue through to the final gavel. These qualities define Edwards Capitol Partners (ECP), a government affairs firm with a quarter of a century of experience as a lobbying leader.

What experience positions Edwards Capitol Partners to guide legislative and regulatory strategy through complex policy environments?

Founder and president Steve Edwards, having served as the Chief of Staff to United States Senator Jim Inhofe and Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party, established ECP to apply his firsthand experience to a focused practice. His understanding of how decisions move through the statehouse helped lay the foundation for a practice that remains active, adaptable and aligned with the evolving needs of public affairs work.

ECP primarily lobbies within the state of Oklahoma, representing clients across energy, utilities, technology, healthcare, education and tax policy, and other areas that require consistent, knowledgeable engagement at the Capitol.

How does Edwards Capitol Partners structure its advocacy across state, federal and regulatory arenas?

“Our long-standing position in the lobbying industry is a testament to the quality and consistency of our work and the value we deliver for clients,” says Edwards.

Its work extends to other states when client priorities require it. Advocacy for Oklahoma-based companies reaches Washington, though the firm limits its federal work exclusively to existing clients to maintain focus and impact.

ECP also coordinates with attorneys general across the country and takes up international assignments when client interests call for it. This was reflected in the work recently carried out in Paris at an event tied to the European Union. The firm engages with regulatory bodies, including the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Tax Commission and many others, navigating rules, timelines and decision pathways that change with each administration and regulatory cycle.

What principles guide Edwards Capitol Partners’ client selection and engagement process?

Every engagement begins with a conflict check. Once aligned, the team meets with the client to clarify expectations and define the scope of work. It only accepts work it believes can be executed effectively, a principle that has sustained lasting relationships since ECP’s earliest years.

Variety is a defining aspect of ECP’s practice. Each session brings new legislation, new regulatory developments and new strategic demands. While the mechanics of passing or amending bills may repeat, the issues themselves shift, keeping the work active and preventing stagnation.

What outcomes demonstrate Edwards Capitol Partners’ ability to advance legislation under compressed timelines?

Its resilience in action is best seen through the client achievements. When a major horizontal drilling proposal covering the whole state became bogged down late in the legislative session, it risked being delayed until the following year. ECP reframed the measure to focus on the Oklahoma panhandle, gained momentum and secured passage within five legislative days.

Much of its continued growth comes from client referrals. Organizations seeking dependable advocacy often turn to the firm after hearing positive recommendations from long-standing ECP clients, a pattern ECP views as the strongest confirmation of its performance.

ECP remains a consistent force in government affairs, applying deliberate strategy and sustained engagement across the legislative process. Its work reflects years of practical insight, strong relationships and a proven ability to keep policy advancing even when timelines tighten, and conditions shift.