Catie Lane Bailey
Partner

Overview
Catie Lane Bailey is a registered lobbyist and represents and advises clients on legislative and public policy matters before the Tennessee General Assembly, local governments, and various state and local agencies. A hardworking and driven advocate for clients, Ms. Bailey began her public policy career as a Congressional intern for Senator Lamar Alexander while she was still an undergraduate. She understands the legislative process from start to finish and has effective working relationships throughout the Tennessee statehouse and the executive branches of state and local government.
Ms. Bailey takes pride in being part of the history that is made in Tennessee, and she is an integral part of a team that represents more than two dozen clients before the Tennessee General Assembly on a range of issues.
Ms. Bailey monitors and tracks proposed state legislation and regulations of interest to government relations clients, and she reviews proposed amendments to identified bills that could impact clients. Her successful track record of promoting, opposing or amending specific legislation and administrative rulemaking proceedings for clients is built on long-standing bipartisan relationships with lawmakers and their staffs on both sides of the political aisle.
Ms. Bailey represents clients from a wide range of industries with an equally wide range of interests. Corporate clients frequently turn to her for assistance with securing state and local appropriations needed to expand, relocate or retain operations in Tennessee. Clients also rely on her understanding of the government procurement process when vying for public contracts. Additionally, she has also gained extensive experience with specific industry segments. She is the go-to lobbyist for the multi-family housing industry in Tennessee, representing owners and developers throughout the state. Ms. Bailey is also a leading lobbyist for companies entering the nascent Tennessee sportsbook industry following the 2018 Supreme Court decision that opened the door to legal sports betting. Education and education policy are also key areas of focus for Ms. Bailey's government relations and lobbying practice.
Credentials
- Nashville School of Law, J.D.
- Western Kentucky University, B.A., Political Science and Communication Studies, summa cum laude
- Tennessee
- Young Leaders Council, Nashville Class 76
- Lawyers' Association for Women - Marion Griffin Chapter
- Tennessee Council of School Board Attorneys
- Tennessee Lobbyists Association
- Nashville and Tennessee Bar Associations
- Board Member, United Way of Greater Nashville Young Leaders Society
- Brentwood Baptist Church
- Former Member, Steering Committee, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Nashville Business Coalition
- Nashville Young Leaders Council