Portrait of Alex Betke

Alexander L. Betke

Partner

Attorney and registered lobbyist with extensive experience in New York government and politics, providing strategic advice to clients on high-stakes legislative, regulatory, and municipal matters across all levels of government.

Location:
Albany
Expertise:
Experience:
8 Year Tenure as Elected Town Supervisor of Coxsackie, Special Counsel to NY Municipalities, Town Chair of Democratic Party, Advocacy Work with the Governor’s Office, State Legislature, State Agencies, Attorney General, Comptroller, and federal representatives
Insurance, Tech, Local Government, Land Use, Healthcare, Government Relations, Legislative Advocacy, Regulatory Affairs, Public Policy, Appropriations, Economic Development, Political Strategy

Biography

Alex Betke is an attorney and registered lobbyist focusing his practice on Government Relations and Municipal Law, a unique combination of legal concentrations allowing him to meet clients’ needs at all levels of government and to provide innovative resolutions to a variety of legal challenges.

Alex enjoys considerable experience working with the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, state agencies, the Attorney General and the State Comptroller, along with New York’s federal government representatives. His clients range from major industry associations and fortune 500 companies to small businesses and not-for-profit organizations, with work encompassing all aspects of government relations, including legislation, procurement, appropriations and regulatory matters.

Previously, Alex was elected for eight years as the Town Supervisor of the Town of Coxsackie and served several terms as a councilman before holding that post. Based on his experience and exposure to the workings of local government, he established and grew a municipal practice, and continues to serve as general and special counsel to various municipalities.

Alex has been involved in New York State politics throughout his career, serving as an elected state committeeman for the New York State Democratic Party and working on several statewide campaigns. This experience, in addition to his professional work, contributes to and informs his approach to legal matters and increases his effectiveness in advancing client objectives.