At Pratt & Michael Public Affairs, our mission is to empower clients to shape public policy, protect their interests, and build lasting influence through strategic advocacy, trusted relationships, and ethical leadership. We navigate the complexities of government with clarity, credibility, and purpose.

We are a Georgia-based public affairs and government relations firm helping organizations engage state and local leaders, anticipate obstacles, and act decisively. With decades of experience across government and business, we deliver tailored solutions in lobbying, stakeholder engagement, issue advocacy, and crisis communication.

James Magazine Top Female Lobbyist (2015)

15-20 years

Callie Michael is a seasoned public affairs and government relations professional with a strong track record of advancing complex policy objectives and shaping strategic communications in high-stakes environments. She specializes in advocacy strategy, stakeholder engagement, and results-driven campaigns across sectors. Her career began in Washington, D.C., where she maintained a top-secret DoD security clearance and worked with the U.S. House Appropriations Committee (Defense Subcommittee), gaining rare insight into the federal appropriations process. In Georgia, she served as a principal analyst with the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, later advising Senate leadership as policy director. For 15 years, she served as Managing Partner at a regional lobbying firm before founding Pratt & Michael Public Affairs. Recognitions include James Magazine Top Female Lobbyist (2015). Callie is a graduate of the University of Alabama and lives in Atlanta.