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Drexwood's core competency is lobbying. Our team's in-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal government enables us to provide our clients with a blueprint for success in the public sector and a unique insight into what hazards to avoid. We use our political knowledge and experience to help our clients understand where they are, see where they need to go, and build a strategy for success here in Illinois. We help identify key public officials best suited to champion our clients' causes as we advocate on their behalf before the state legislature and Illinois's executive agencies. Our job is to get big things done at any level of politics, government, and public life.

6-10 years

Paul joined Drexwood Partners in 2019 bringing 10 years of professional experience with him, including a half decade handling multi-state government affairs and running a U.S. government affairs operation for a multi-national company.

Adept at handling complex public policy issues, Paul began his early professional days working as a litigation paralegal for multiple law firms and working as a field organizer on a national campaign. To begin his government affairs career, Paul spent a short time in Washington D.C. working for a child welfare non-profit conducting policy research and organizing advocacy days.

Prior to joining Drexwood as Vice President, Paul served as Director of Government Relations for a publicly-traded company where he led U.S. federal and state government affairs for multiple business segments. While there he executed federal and multi-state government affairs strategies to support organizational goals across six businesses. This included managing federal appropriation and jurisdictional committee advocacy, a fifty state legislative tracking operation, and direct and indirect lobbying in over half a dozen states across the country. In addition to traditional government affairs work, Paul led the first company-wide global political risk assessment due to international expansion and re-designed the internal government affairs approach to also focus on brand development for business segments that found more value in an elevated presence among government officials.

With a broad range of policy experience in agriculture, education (Pre-K through postsecondary), child welfare, healthcare, insurance, and tech fields, Paul is prepared to tackle new and complex issues quickly to deliver results. He is passionate about government affairs — from traditional lobbying and strategy development to advocacy, coalition building, and policy research.

A native of mid-Missouri, Paul holds a M.A. in Political Science from University of Missouri, Kansas City and a B.A. in Pre-Law/Legal Studies from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. He currently lives in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and two sons.

Ms. Leo is a Government Affairs Advisor in the Public Policy and Law division whose practice focuses on legislative and regulatory affairs in Texas. Ms. Leo provides advice and strategic guidance on matters before the state legislature and state government agencies. Her areas of specialty include municipal and county government, higher education, pharmaceutical, financial services, telecommunications, energy and automobile regulatory matters

Higher Education
Successfully assisted entities before regulatory agencies to achieve compliance.

Public Health
Worked with regulatory agency and broader coalitions to secure a positive recommendation from a Texas State agency which subsequently led to final passage of key legislation.

Local Government
Worked with the 3rd largest county in the country to secure vital legislation.

Regulatory Projects
Successfully assisted a national association and private companies in matters dealing with state franchise issues.

Telecommunications
Successfully assisted a publically traded company to secure passage of legislation affecting the Texas Universal Service Fund.

Energy
Successfully assisted client in passage of electric utility matters.

Ms. Leo has over 25 years of combined experience in federal, state and local government. Prior to joining the firm in 1996, Ms. Leo served as the Intergovernmental Relations Manager for the City of San Antonio. In that capacity, she had chief responsibility for managing federal, state and local matters on behalf of the City of San Antonio. Ms. Leo managed legislative and political activities at these various levels of government including Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC); state legislative matters impacting the City of San Antonio as well as interlocal agreements between the city and county.

She served as Chief of Staff for the first Hispanic woman elected to the Legislature, State Representative Irma Rangel, in which she managed all legislative policy, including appropriations, redistricting, healthcare, education and transportation. In this capacity, Ms. Leo also served as the Director of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus and managed policy issues in behalf of the members of the Caucus. Prior to joining the House side of the Capitol, Ms. Leo worked in the policy division of Lieutenant Governor William P. Hobby, Jr. Ms. Leo's legislative career began as a Senate Messenger.

Ms. Leo serves on the Firm's Global Diversity Committee which promotes a diverse workforce and an inclusive firm culture. She is a Board member of the Senate Hispanic Research Council (SHRC), a non-profit research group that supports internships for college students in the offices of members of the Texas Senate. Ms Leo is a 9th generation Texan, and a member of the William B. Travis Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

MICHAEL HOULIHAN

(Illinois)

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Experience You Can Count On

Drexwood's core competency is lobbying. Our team's in-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal government enables us to provide our clients with a blueprint for success in the public sector and a unique insight into what hazards to avoid. We use our political knowledge and experience to help our clients understand where they are, see where they need to go, and build a strategy for success here in Illinois. We help identify key public officials best suited to champion our clients' causes as we advocate on their behalf before the state legislature and Illinois's executive agencies. Our job is to get big things done at any level of politics, government, and public life.

15-20 years

Mike founded Drexwood Partners LLC with the mission to merge government affairs with a business savvy approach. By drawing upon his nearly 15 years of experience in government and politics combined with 10 years of experience in finance and real estate, Mike is able to provide a unique perspective to his clients. As a registered lobbyist he works with government officials at the state, county and city level navigating the process to solve problems and achieve the desired results for his clients.

Prior to founding Drexwood, Mike served as executive vice president at All-Circo, Inc, a full service government affairs and lobbying firm. There he handled the needs of over 60 clients ranging from fortune 500 companies and small businesses to units of government, non-profits and associations across all sectors and issues. In addition to helping clients with their legislative and administrative goals, he provided counsel in regards to appropriations, regulation, procurement, and coalition development.

Mike was previously vice president at Chicago-based real estate development firm The Prime Group. Serving as a member of the capital markets group, he provided financial analysis, budgeting, and due diligence on real estate transactions as well as helped facilitate $400 million in financing for the JW Marriott mixed use development on LaSalle Street. He began his career in New York with Jefferies & Company on the institutional trading desk, providing sales trading coverage for corporate accounts and hedge funds.

Mike received a B.S. in Finance from Santa Clara University in 1998. He resides in Chicago with his wife, Liz, and two daughters.

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Clients:

1) 7NT Enterprises, LLC

2) Academy of Trial Lawyers (NYS)

3) ADIRONDACK COUNCIL (THE)

4) ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION

5) AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

6) ANGI Homeservices, Inc.

7) ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND

8) APICHA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

9) Appriss, Inc.

10) Asian Americans for Equality, Inc.

11) Assigned Counsel Association (NYS)

12) Association of American Publishers, Inc.

13) Association of Home Inspectors, Inc.(NYS)

14) ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (NYS)

15) AT&T SERVICES, INC. ( AT&T SERVICES, INC.)

16) Beyond Finance LLC

17) BioIQ, Inc.

18) BLACKSTONE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP L.P.

19) BLOOM ENERGY CORPORATION

20) BOMBARDIER TRANSIT CORPORATION & AFFILIATES

21) BRONX PARENT HOUSING NETWORK INC. (THE)

22) Burd Home Health, LLC (Elite Home Health Care)

23) CAMBA, INC.

24) CannTech NY LLC

25) CannTech OpCo, LLC

26) Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company

27) Clear National Title Agency LLC

28) Correct Care Solutions, LLC

29) Council of Peoples Organization, Inc. Community Health Center

30) Cronos Group, Inc. c/o Cronos USA Client Services

31) DeVry University

32) Dimora Brands, Inc.

33) DISH NETWORK L.L.C.

34) DRAFTKINGS INC.

35) ELEVATOR INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, INC. (THE)

36) ELLIS HOSPITAL

37) ENTERGY NUCLEAR OPERATIONS, INC.

38) Equity Residential

39) ERICKSON LIVING MANAGEMENT, LLC

40) Excel Dryer, Inc.

41) FANDUEL, INC.

42) FORT TICONDEROGA

43) FRESH DIRECT, LLC

44) GAR ASSOCIATES LLC

45) Getaround, Inc.

46) Glamsquad, Inc.

47) GORDIAN GROUP, INC. (THE)

48) Grand Trunk Corporation

49) GREATER NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER OF THE ALS ASSOCIATION, INC. (THE)

50) GREATER NEW YORK HEALTH CARE FACILITIES ASSOCIATION

51) GROUPON, INC.

52) HANAC, INC.

53) Hand and Stone Franchise Corporation

54) HARBOR TIDE CORP.

55) HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.

56) HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT

57) HUDSON HEALTH EXTRACTS, LLC

58) INDIA HOME, INC.

59) INDUSTRIOUS NATIONAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

60) INNOVATIVE LENDING PLATFORM ASSOCIATION

61) IPT LLC

62) JA Connect LLC

63) JCAD Corp.

64) Klayna Realty LLC

65) KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC AND AFFILIATES ( KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR, LLC AND AFFILIATES)

66) LAGO RESORT & CASINO, LLC

67) Lane Powell PC (BGHN Holdings, LLC)

68) LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.

69) Legal Momentum, the Women's Legal Defense and Education Fund

70) Lessing's Hospitality Group

71) Liberty Utilities (Eastern Water Holdings) Corp.

72) LIFESONG, INC.

73) LS Power Development, LLC

74) MAIDENBAUM PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION GROUP, LLC

75) MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

76) MCGRAW-HILL GLOBAL EDUCATION HOLDINGS, LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES

77) METROPOLITAN TAXICAB BOARD OF TRADE, INC.

78) MICROSOFT CORPORATION

79) MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ( City Lumber, Inc)

80) MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ( CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION)

81) MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ( MERSCORP HOLDINGS, INC.)

82) MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ( National Football League)

83) MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES INC. ( PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP)

84) National Association of Vision care Plans

85) NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

86) NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS ASSOCIATION / NEW YORK

87) NATO Theatre Owners of New York State, Inc. ( NATO Theatre Owners of New York State, Inc.)

88) New York Cares, Inc.

89) New York Staffing Association ( New York Staffing Association)

90) NORTHEAST CHARTER SCHOOLS NETWORK, INC. ( NORTHEAST CHARTER SCHOOLS NETWORK, INC.)

91) NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT;PUBLIC CORPORATION

92) Omaze, Inc.

93) OMEGA BROKERAGE, INC.

94) On Deck Capital, Inc.

95) One Fair Wage Action

96) ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP

97) Our Body Electric, Inc.

98) PER SCHOLAS, INC.

99) PGA TOUR, INC.

100) PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP ( PYRAMID MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC)

101) POSTMATES, INC.

102) Professional Golfers' Association of America

103) Pymetrics, Inc. ( Pymetrics, Inc.)

104) Queens Borough Public Library;PUBLIC CORPORATION

105) QUEENS DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC

106) R3 Education, INc.

107) Redwood Capital Investments LLC ( Allegis Group Inc.)

108) Redwood Capital Investments LLC ( ERICKSON LIVING MANAGEMENT, LLC)

109) Redwood Capital Investments LLC ( RV Retailer, LLC)

110) Renewable Energy Group, Inc.

111) Retail Council of New York State

112) SAFE HEALTHY AFFORDABLE RELIABLE ENERGY IN NEW YORK, INC.

113) SCHOLASTIC MERIT FUND, INC.

114) SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, LOCAL 32BJ

115) STEEL INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK (THE) ( Allied Building Metal Industries, Inc.; The Ornamental Metal Institute of New york, Inc.)

116) Teens for Food Justice, INC.

117) Textile Rental Services Association

118) THE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL BANKERS, INC.

119) THE MAYFORTH GROUP, LLC (Magnolia Wellness)

120) THE WINE CELLAR GROUP, INC.

121) THRIVEE, INC.

122) TILCON NEW YORK INC.

123) TISHMAN SPEYER PROPERTIES, L.P.

124) United Breast Cancer Foundation

125) UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS LOCAL 1500 (THE)

126) Upstate Concierge Medicine, LLC dba United Concierge Medicine ( Upstate Concierge Management, LLC dba UCM Digital Health)

127) Upstate Concierge Medicine, LLC dba United Concierge Medicine ( Upstate Concierge Management, LLC dba United Concierge Medicine)

128) Upstate Concierge Medicine, LLC dba United Concierge Medicine ( Upstate Concierge Medicine, LLC dba United Concierge Medicine)

129) URAC, Inc

130) Vapor Technology Association

131) W2LS Corp.

132) WESTFIELD, LLC ( WESTFIELD AIRPORTS, LLC; Westfield DD&C LLC; WESTFIELD, LLC; World Trade Center)

133) Willoughby Operating Company LLC

JUDITH MUN

(Federal)

PAMELA MURPHY

(Federal)
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(New York)
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(New York)
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(New York)
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