Sentences with phrase «very effective advocate»

«His influence makes him a very effective advocate for ocean and environmental issues.»

«When the Obama administration put forward a proposal that would've cut some of our antiterror funding, Congressman Donovan stood up and was a very effective advocate,» he said.

Not exact matches

Pro-life groups like Students for Life may be involved in work that pro-life advocates see as important and effective, but by perpetuating a controversy — if that was their intention — they risk isolating the very people who are fighting for the same cause.

Because you've been such a supportive and friendly group from the very start, I've gradually found my footing as an advocate, becoming more focused on particular topics and — I hope — more effective in helping to drive change.

«John King has done a phenomenal job over the last two years navigating very difficult waters, and I think he was very effective,» he said, «but advocating with the Legislature — that's not something they look to.»

It has become a very effective group in parliament, according to Adams, meeting regularly with advocates for postsecondary and research interests (such as the Canadian Society for Chemistry, the Canadian Association of Physicists, and the Canadian Federation of Biological Sciences) and assisting them in communicating their views within the federal system.

I think that's part of why my candidacy was eventually successful is they feel like I can be a very reasonable but effective advocate for environmental justice issues throughout the EPA and, hopefully, throughout the federal government.

I DO NOT advocate vaping as anything «recreational», but a very effective way to get away from cigarettes IF you have that issue, but they can not be advertised as such because they would then become medical devices that could fall into the hands the pharmaceutical companies... which to me is almost as scary as smoking!

It seems that the protocol you are describing and advocating here is essentially reverse pyramid training (RPT), which seems to be very effective for all aspects of muscle development.

The new buzzwords are NAFDS («No Advance Fee Debt Settlement»), they need us, we are consumer advocates, and «Our program is a commitment, there is risk, it is aggressive, and it works», and «Debt settlement is a very effective way to avoid bankruptcy.»

The treatment of a Heartworm infection is not only challenging and associated with life - threatening side effects but it can also be very expensive, therefore prevention is strongly advocated since it is safe, effective and affordable.

Since pushing for welfare reforms often involves working directly with food and clothing industry companies, this work can give the public the impression that these companies treat their animals well when this is not the case, especially when animal advocates are incentivized to make the reforms seem like drastic improvements when animals still suffer substantially.213 Critics would also argue that, empirically, welfare reforms such as banning battery cages reduce only a very small portion of the harm of animal agriculture — if any — so they are not the most cost - effective use of time.214, 215, 216

Since pushing for welfare reforms often involves working directly with food industry companies, this work can give the public the impression that these companies treat their animals well when this is not the case, especially when animal advocates are incentivized to make the reforms seem like drastic improvements when animals still suffer substantially.192 Critics would also argue that, empirically, welfare reforms such as banning battery cages reduce only a very small portion of the harm of animal agriculture, if any, so they are not the most cost - effective use of time.193, 194, 195

In my previous blog, it has been very discouraging for me with all of the people over the years who flatly turned me down when I asked for them their help to mentor me to be a more effective climate organizer and advocate.

What voters had to say: «Very much looking forward to Fred's upcoming year as our CBA national president; his perspective transcends his in - house counsel world and there's no doubt he will be an effective advocate for lawyers and the rule of law in 2013 - 14.

While I don't advocate quid pro quo link buying, sponsoring an event, lecture, or offering to provide some form of web content to those sites can be very effective in terms of acquiring visibility, as well as, links back to your website or blog.

I've watched some great advocates who do not aim to be nice, but are very effective because they can carry their positions with a naturally appealing demeanor.

Client comments as published in the legal directories and guides include: «A first - class mind and clearly a silk in the making»; «a QC in waiting»; «a very bright, uber - responsive, rising star»; «formidable advocate able to stand up to commercial silks and senior juniors»; «an extremely impressive and effective advocate who gets on top of things extremely fast and is quick on his feet»; «complete grasp of all current developments, strategic input and forceful yet polite cross-examination»; «undoubted star junior who goes well past the extra mile in preparing his cases»; «brilliant, completely committed to the brief; a great all - rounder»; «intellectually very strong»; «very sharp and to the point»; «ringing endorsements from the market»; «impressive and knows his stuff»; «razor sharp legal skills»; «comes up with extremely clever points» with an ability «to handle hearings with utmost self - possession and confidence and produce some first - class advocacy»; «a thorough and thoughtful advocate who has an agreeable but tough courtroom manner»; «very proactive and, once instructed, takes control of a case and pushes it forward to the advantage of the client»; «has the ability to sift through complex legal problems, and present practical legal solutions that not only win you the battles, but also the war»; «very commercial and savvy»; «infectious passion for the law»; «his commitment to his work is outstanding»; «relentless energy and precise attention to detail make him invaluable.»

«We took this case on because this is an issue that injured worker advocates have been pressing for several years at all avenues without being afforded any kind of effective change until the very recent changes... which was in itself insufficient,» said Goldblatt lawyer Christine Davies, who is working on the case on behalf of Wardle, the Injured Workers Consultants legal clinic, and the Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups.

According to the directories, Ronit is «a fantastic advocate and very very determined ``; «her strong technical skills and attention to detail make her a highly impressive and effective senior junior ``; who can «can take charge when others despair and frequently spots the key point that will win a case ``; and «understands the commercial needs of the client ``.

You raise an interesting question here and you're right, modelling the AC response can be a very effective strategy, especially with children.I don't recall researchers» advocating any specifc approaches.

From there, I became a very effective family law advocate and mediator.