Time Schedule: 70 minutes
Summary of Topics Covered
- Introduction of instructor Dennis Ellis
- Beginning a career in public relations after law school
- Transitioning from employee to public relations firm owner
- How to build up a client base
- The advantage of having a law degree while working in public relations
- Overcoming obstacles and bouncing back from disappointments
- Establishing trust and building relationships
- Charging for your work
Instructor Dennis Ellis, Esq. Bio
Microsoft TechSpark Manager, Wyoming 2017 - Present
Ellis Public Affairs, LLC Owner 2016 - 2017
Anadarko Petroleum, Director of External Affairs, Wyoming 2010 – 2016
Wyoming Medical Society, Executive Director 2007 – 2010
Colorado AG Office, Deputy Attorney General 2008-2008
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Executive Director 2005-2006
Senior Policy Advisor Governor Owens 2005
Mediator Facilitator 2004-2005
Legislative Director Rep. Barbara Cubin WY 2000-2004
UW College of Law JD 2000
UW College of Arts and Sciences BA English 1996
Past President Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom
Past President Wyoming Petroleum Association
Advisory Board Member to the Wyoming College of Agriculture
Commissioner on the Wyoming Mixed Martial Arts Commission