Julius W. Hobson, Jr. has more than 50 years’ experience in public policy, working both inside and outside of government. He has a deep-rooted understanding and compassion about the public policy process – both legislative and administrative. He primarily serves health care clients with particular emphasis on physicians, hospitals, home health, and long-term care providers.

Julius works with Polsinelli clients to develop strategic plans with achievable goals and objectives. Julius works to educate clients about the importance of the legislative and regulatory processes as they impact client policy goals. He values the team concept in advocacy and has delivered results in a number of areas, including: Medicare and Medicaid; Physician reimbursement; Physician training; Graduate medical education; Hospital reimbursement; Provider quality measures; Healthcare reform; and Durable medical equipment.

Previously he served over 13 years as lobbyist and Director, Division of Congressional Affairs, American Medical Association (AMA) where he managed the AMA’s interaction with the Congress. He also served on the staff of Senator Charles Robb [D-VA] and the Committee on the Budget. While working in the Senate, he was responsible for appropriations, budget, financial services, taxes, and other economic issues. Julius previously served in the Executive Office of the District of Columbia Mayor where he was responsible for coordinating the city’s relations with the Congress and the Federal Executive Branch. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives as a subcommittee Staff Director and as Chief of Staff to a Member of the House. While serving in the House in 1985, Julius was the principal staff person responsible for preparing the Congressional Black Caucus alternative budget. He also handled Congressional and Federal Affairs for Howard University.

Julius previously served as Member, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the District of Columbia Health and Hospitals Public Benefit Corporation (governing board for the late D.C. General Hospital and the City’s public health clinics). He also served a four-year term as an elected member of the D.C. Board of Education, during which he served a term as Vice President.

Currently, Julius is Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Political Management, George Washington University, where, since 1994, he has taught Lobbying. He also teaches Legislative Writing and Research. Julius previously taught Advanced Strategy Lobbying, Fundamentals of Political Management, and Electoral and Legislative Processes.