LNE Group
Lee Weingart
About · Est. 2002

Built around a group approach.

A government relations and strategic advisory firm working across local, state, federal, and international markets.

“I am proud of those numbers, but I am prouder of the people behind them.”
Lee WeingartChairman & FounderRead the note
Our people

Our people are our greatest asset.

LNE Group is built around people with backgrounds in government, business, law, science, economic development, campaigns, research, communications, and international markets.

Those experiences shape how we see problems and the questions we ask.

The value comes from putting those perspectives together.

Our group

The firm has changed. Our founding values have not.

LNE Group is a government relations and strategic advisory firm that brings together expertise in policy, public funding, economic development, business development, and complex strategic initiatives.

Founded in Ohio in 2002, we have grown from a state government affairs practice into a multidisciplinary firm working across local, state, federal, and international markets.

Hire good people, understand the client's objective, and bring the right expertise together to get the work done.

In public funding secured
$1B+
Clients represented
330+
Years of service
25
Offices, two continents
6
How we work

Start with the objective. Build the team around it.

We do not expect clients to commit to the practice area they need before calling us.

We begin by understanding the objective, the environment surrounding it, and what stands between the client and the desired outcome. From there, we bring together the people, research, relationships, and capabilities needed to develop a strategy and carry it forward.

  1. 01

    Client first

    We operate as an extension of our clients' teams, with clear communication, accountability, and senior involvement throughout an engagement.

  2. 02

    Understand the issue

    We invest in research and take the time to understand the technical, political, regulatory, and commercial context surrounding the work.

  3. 03

    Work across boundaries

    Our teams collaborate across practices, jurisdictions, sectors, and political perspectives to find workable paths forward.

  4. 04

    Execute

    Strategy matters only if it can be implemented. We focus on practical next steps, persistent advocacy, and measurable outcomes.

  5. 05

    Create lasting value

    Whenever possible, we look beyond the immediate problem to identify funding, partnerships, policy changes, or market opportunities that can create longer-term impact.

LNE over the years
LNE Group team members in the office
LNE Group team members on a waterfront at night
LNE Group team members laughing at dinner
LNE Group team members by a lake in winter
The LNE Group team at a holiday gathering
LNE Group team members outdoors at sunset

Bring us the objective

We will build the team around it.