At a seminar, two Congressional staff members offered good tips on how it is best to communicate with legislators. Although offered in the context of communicating with Congress, these insights are also valuable when working with state and local legislators. This article discusses the key points that were provided in the seminar. In addition to these general communication strategies, it has also become more important than ever to use effective email strategies with members of Congress and their staffers because of the anthrax letter scares of a few years ago. Email is becoming an increasingly common and acceptable way to communicate in the business world, and offices on Capitol Hill are no exception. Many Capitol Hill staffers today have Blackberries, the latest device in communication technology, which allow them to receive and send emails wherever they are. Despite this technology, many people still wonder how effective email communication is when they are trying to get their message to their congressperson and/or senators. The answer to this really depends on the particular legislator and his or her staffers. If one has a well-established working relationship with a legislative aide in the office, email can be an extremely easy and effective way to follow up on meetings and phone conversations, or to make specific requests. Some guidelines to follow should one choose to communicate this way are also presented.