Partner and Director of Government Affairs Ana Schwab Named Among NILE’s 2026 Top Lobbyists
Recognized Among 100 Honorees Nationwide for Excellence in Advocacy, Leadership and Contributions to Government Affairs
Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK) is excited to share that Partner and Director of Government Affairs Ana Schwab has been honored by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE). Schwab is among 100 lobbying and advocacy professionals recognized in the “Large Firm” category, for her leadership, accomplishments and contributions to the profession.
Schwab works at the intersection of law, public policy, federal funding and regulation. She helps local governments and special districts advance critical water, wastewater, environmental and infrastructure priorities. Her federal advocacy has helped secure funding for projects that improve drinking water reliability, strengthen flood protection and address aging infrastructure in underserved communities.
Recent examples include $1.09 million for the Coachella Valley Water District’s North Cathedral City Regional Stormwater Project and $750,000 for the Borrego Water District’s Aging Infrastructure Waterline Replacement Project. Both were secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 federal appropriations process with support from BBK’s advocacy team. Schwab also guides clients through complex legislative and regulatory processes, builds bipartisan support for local priorities and translates federal policy into practical strategies that benefit communities.
See the full list of NILE 2026 honorees here.
