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Aimee Grmoljez is Leader of the firm’s Lobbying, Regulatory & Government Affairs Practice Area. She is based in the Helena office. Aimee represents clients in the business and nonprofit sectors, including oil and gas, natural resources, utilities, telecommunications, and health care entities, as well as the Montana Nonprofit Association. Aimee assists her clients with lobbying needs and helping them build relationships with key stakeholders. As an experienced attorney and leader, she regularly applies her knowledge of the law, business acumen and inclusive leadership skills to share information and guidance that adds value to her clients critical business and policy decisions. Aimee delivers forward-thinking, sound and practical advice on government relations and strategic planning and policy development. She appreciates the opportunity to educate policymakers on facts and information to help them make well-informed decisions. 

Aimee has experience as a trial attorney and director of government affairs for clients in areas of taxation, insurance, natural resources, healthcare, banking, tourism and non-profit. Aimee regularly shares her industry expertise through publications and speaking engagements. She provides an annual Legislative Update at the Montana Captive Insurance Association Annual Meeting. Aimee also regularly teaches a “Lobbying 101” course and other educational classes through a variety of organizations. 

Aimee received her B.S. in English from Boston College and her J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law. She was a Member of the Inaugural 20 Under 40 selected by the Independent Record in 2004 and received the “Salute to Women Achievement Award” in 2016. Aimee is heavily involved in her community and currently serves as a member of the board of the Montana Chamber of Commerce, she previously served as Chair of the Board. She served as a member of the flagship class of Leadership Montana and currently sits on the organization’s board. 

In her free time, Aimee loves to travel and go to the movies. Aimee, her husband, and her daughter are passionate “foodies” and love exploring new cuisines.

  • Salute to Women Achievement Award, 2016
  • Mountain States Super Lawyers® “Rising Star,” 2012
  • Member of the Inaugural 20 Under 40 selected by the Independent Record, 2004
  • Outstanding Board Member Award from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Helena, 2001-2007

  • Montana Chamber of Commerce Board, Chair, 2015-2016; Board Member, 2010-present
  • Supreme Court Access to Justice Task Force, 2012-present
  • Treasure State Resource Industry Association Board, 2022-present
  • University of Montana Law School Board of Visitors, 2024-present
  • Leadership Montana Board, 2024-present
  • State Law Resources Network, Board Member, 2018-2021; 2023-present
  • Montana Women’s Foundation, Board Member, 2016-2022
  • Montana Chamber Foundation, Board Member, 2015-2021
  • Governor’s Women’s Equal Pay Task Force, 2013-2020
  • Healthcare Section of the Montana State Bar, Trustee, 2014–2016
  • Helena Area Community Foundation Board Member, Former President, 2006-2012
  • State Bar of Montana
  • Colorado State Bar Association
  • First Judicial District Bar

  • The Westwood Women’s Soccer Booster Club, Executive Board Member
  • Kessler School Parent Partnership, Past Co-President

Publications

  • Montana Lawyer – Healthcare Legislation Update from the 2017 Session, July 2017
  • Montana Lawyer – Healthcare Legislative Update from the 2015 Session, October 2015
  • Montana Lawyer – ABLE Act Passage in Montana, August 2015

  • Legislative Update, Montana Captive Insurance Association Annual Meeting, Whitefish, MT, 2012-present
  • Advocacy and Lobbying 101, Montana Girls State, Helena, MT, 2014-2016; 2021-2023
  • Presenter at the Athena Conference, Bozeman, MT, 2016-2017 
  • Lobbying 101 class to University of Montana Law School students once per semester, 2015-2016
  • Energy Law Seminar, Crowley Fleck and State Bar of Montana CLE, August 2015
  • Legislative Update 2014, Montana Captive Insurance Association Annual Meeting, Whitefish, MT, July 2014
  • Montana Banking at the 2015 Legislative Session, Montana Bankers Association Annual Board Meeting, Sun Valley, ID, June 2014
  • Legislative Update 2013, Montana Captive Insurance Association Annual Meeting, Whitefish, MT, July 2013
  • Advocacy and Lobbying 101, Montana Girls State, Helena, MT, June 2013
  • Montana Laws on Marijuana and Banking, American Banking Association Counsels Meeting, November 2012

  • Lobbying for telecommunications on tax and regulatory issues
  • Lobbying for healthcare clients on regulation, torts, insurance and general matters
  • Representation of banking on governmental affairs state issues
  • Lobbying for natural resources developers in coal, oil and wind
  • Representation of captive insurance association in Montana
  • Lobbying for pro-tourism issues at the Montana Legislature
  • Lobbying for Montana nonprofit interests
  • Working on procurement issues within the State of Montana government contracts
  • Grassroots advising client on state and federal issue advocacy
  • Advises clients on matters in front of the Public Service Commission
  • Representation of retail interest across Montana
  • Comprehensive Regulatory and Administrative Affairs