The Information Technology Industry Council is bringing the former general counsel to Sen. Gordon Smith, R-Oregon, on board as a lobbyist in its government affairs shop. Lori Prater -- who handled tax, judiciary, and financial services issues for Gordon for nearly six years -- will replace Kara Calvert, who left ITI to join the Franklin Square Group. Prater has also worked for Republican Rep. Tom Campbell and Democratic Rep. Mike Honda, both of California.

                                                                                                                -- Winter Casey