(360) 481-1824
1001 Cooper Point Rd SW suite 140-720, OLYMPIA, WA, 98502,
McBride Public Affairs has represented a broad array of public and private groups and organizations in Olympia. Together, Tom and his team offer the depth of knowledge and skill it takes to effectively advocate on behalf of their clients' interests. Whether it's drafting favorable legislation or addressing unnecessary regulation, their expertise and insights make McBride Public Affairs an indispensable part of any strategic advocacy effort.
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EXPERIENCED. INSIGHTFUL. EFFECTIVE.
From taxation concerns to land-use policy, from political action committees to fair labor standards, McBride Public Affairs offers unmatched insights into the subtle and not-so-subtle processes of government decision-making. Tom's background as an attorney makes him uniquely able to help his clients understand the intricacies of state policy formulation, bill development and the rule-making process. Together, Tom and his team keep their clients well-informed and well-positioned to thrive in an ever-changing political environment.
While some lobbyists focus only on state legislation, Tom and his team work closely with regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions, knowing their impacts on his clients' destiny can be just as great as the Legislature's. Their strategic methods and trust-building approach position McBride Public Affairs among the most effective lobbying groups in Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest.
3) American Association for Debt Resolution (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
4) American Retirement Association
5) AMGEN INC
6) BOEING
9) DART CONTAINER CORP (THROUGH MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
10) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
11) Growth Energy
12) HONDA NORTH AMERICA (THRU MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
13) Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc.
14) KITSAP CO
16) MERSCORP INC (THRU MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
17) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
18) MT SPOKANE 2000
20+ years
TOM MCBRIDE has advocated for groups and organizations that depend on fair and reasonable treatment under the law for more than 20 years. He has developed a reputation as an effective lobbyist, founded on high ethical standards, aggressive advocacy and personal authenticity.
Tom began his career as a private practice attorney representing commercial and financial interests, with a focus on commercial litigation and bankruptcy law. He went on to serve as government affairs director for fiscal and transportation issues on behalf of the Association of Washington Business, Washington state's chamber of commerce. He then directed the government relations program for the West division of the McDonald's Corporation.
Tom also has firsthand experience working within Washington state government. As director of intergovernmental affairs for the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, he oversaw regulatory and legislative interests in energy, economic development, housing, international trade and growth management.
In 2008, he founded McBride Public Affairs, to advocate for clients on legislative and regulatory matters in Washington state.
A 1994 graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, Tom holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Whitman College. He and his family make their home in Olympia.
700 13th Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20005,
(360) 481-1824
1001 Cooper Point Rd SW, Olympia, WA, 98502,
3) American Association for Debt Resolution (thru MultiState Associates LLC)
4) American Retirement Association
5) AMGEN INC
6) BOEING
9) DART CONTAINER CORP (THROUGH MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
10) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
11) Growth Energy
12) HONDA NORTH AMERICA (THRU MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
13) Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc.
14) KITSAP CO
16) MERSCORP INC (THRU MULTISTATE ASSOCIATES LLC)
17) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
18) MT SPOKANE 2000
700 13th Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20005,
1) American Academy of Dermatology
2) American Academy of Ophthalmology
3) American College of Emergency Physicians
4) American Psychiatric Association
5) American Retirement Association (formerly ASPPA)
6) American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
7) Biotechnology Industry Organization
10) Genentech
11) Healthcare Leadership Council
12) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
13) National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
14) National Society of Genetic Counselors
15) Pacific Life Insurance Company
16) Physician Hospitals of America
700 13th Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20005,
700 13th Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20005,
1) Akin, Gump on behalf of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
3) American Academy of Dermatology
4) American Academy of Ophthalmology
5) American Bankers Association HSA Council
6) American College of Emergency Physicians
7) American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
8) American Health Care Association
9) American Retirement Association (formerly ASPPA)
10) Amgen, Inc.
13) Beam Suntory
14) Biogen, Inc.
15) Biotechnology Industry Organization
16) Capital One Financial Corp.
17) Cruise Lines International Association, Inc.
19) Expedia, Inc.
21) Genentech
22) Healthcare Leadership Council
23) Hologic, Inc.
24) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
25) JSH&W LLP on behalf of U.S. Savings Bond Coalition
28) National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
29) National Business Aviation Association, Inc.
30) National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
32) NYISO (New York Independent System Operator)
33) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
34) Physician Hospitals of America
35) Physicians Advocacy Institute
36) Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc
37) RadNet, Inc.
700 13th Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20005,
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700 13th Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20005,
1) ADP LLC
2) Advanced Biofuels Association
3) Akin, Gump on behalf of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
4) Allianz of America Corporation
6) American Academy of Dermatology
7) American Academy of Ophthalmology
8) American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
9) American Bankers Association HSA Council
10) American College of Emergency Physicians
11) American Fraternal Alliance
12) American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
13) American Health Care Association
14) American Physical Therapy Association
15) American Psychiatric Association
16) American Rental Association
17) American Retirement Association (formerly ASPPA)
18) American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
19) Amgen, Inc.
20) Arq, LLC
21) Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
25) Baystate Health
26) Beacon Capital Partners, LLC
27) Beam Suntory
28) Biogen, Inc.
29) Biotechnology Industry Organization
30) Blue Earth Diagnostics, Inc.
32) C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
33) California Dental Association
34) Capital Magnet Fund Coalition (ad hoc coalition)
35) Capital One Financial Corp.
36) Church Ekklasia Sozo (CES), Inc.
39) Communitech
40) Consumer Bankers Association
41) Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
43) Cruise Lines International Association, Inc.
44) CTIA
45) Decorative Hardwoods Association
47) DLA Piper on behalf of Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Auth.
48) Early Warning Services, LLC
50) Electronic Funds Transfer Association
51) EMD Serono, Inc.
52) Energy Infrastructure Council
53) Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.
54) Expedia, Inc.
56) Fermaca de Mexico, S.a.r.l.
57) Firstfloor
58) Florida Community Loan Fund
59) Genentech
60) Giffords (formerly reporting as Americans for Responsible Solutions)
61) Healthcare Leadership Council
62) HealthiNation
63) Hologic, Inc.
64) Intuit, Inc
68) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
69) JSH&W LLP on behalf of U.S. Savings Bond Coalition
70) Las Vegas Sands Corporation
71) Lockheed Martin Corporation
72) Magellan Midstream Partners
74) Massachusetts Biotechnology Council
76) Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA)
78) National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
79) National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
80) National Association of Realtors
81) National Business Aviation Association, Inc.
82) National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
83) National Disability CDFI Coalition
85) National Mentor Holdings, Inc. on behalf of The MENTOR Network
86) National Mining Association
87) National Society of Genetic Counselors
88) NCTA - The Internet & Television Association (FKA Nat'l Cable & Telecom Assoc.)
90) NIKE, Inc.
92) NYISO (New York Independent System Operator)
93) Pacific Life Insurance Company
94) Parsons & Whittemore Enterprises
95) Partnership for Conservation
96) PFM Financial Advisors LLC
98) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
99) Physician Hospitals of America
100) Physicians Advocacy Institute
101) Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc
102) RadNet, Inc.
103) Raffaniello & Associates on behalf of United Parcel Service
104) RAI Services Company (formerly Reynolds American, Inc.)
106) Reinsurance Association of America
107) Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
108) Rite Aid Corporation
109) Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA)
110) Shopify
111) State Fund Congressional Action Group (SFCAG)
112) TCL Industrial Holdings Americas
113) TECO Energy Inc.
114) The Everglades Trust, Inc.
115) The GEO Group, Inc.
116) The Strategic Group
117) The Walter Group LLC on behalf of Financial Security, Safety & Soundness Coal.
118) The Walter Group LLC on behalf of Tweed Inc.
119) The Walter Group on behalf of Acreage Holdings
120) The Walter Group on behalf of Cronos USA Client Services LLC
121) Truist (formerly SunTrust Bank)
122) U.S. Bancorp
124) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
125) Violet Power
126) Virginia Tourism Corporation
127) Walmart Inc.
128) Wellspring Worldwide
129) Westlake Chemical Partners LP
700 13th Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20005,
2) American Academy of Dermatology
3) American Academy of Ophthalmology
4) American College of Emergency Physicians
5) American Health Care Association
6) American Psychiatric Association
7) American Rental Association
8) American Retirement Association (formerly ASPPA)
9) Amgen, Inc.
11) Baystate Health
12) Biogen, Inc.
13) Biotechnology Industry Organization
14) Blue Earth Diagnostics, Inc.
15) Church Ekklasia Sozo (CES), Inc.
16) Cruise Lines International Association, Inc.
17) Decorative Hardwoods Association
19) DLA Piper on behalf of Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Auth.
20) EMD Serono, Inc.
21) Genentech
22) Healthcare Leadership Council
23) Hologic, Inc.
24) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
25) JSH&W LLP on behalf of U.S. Savings Bond Coalition
27) Massachusetts Biotechnology Council
28) Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA)
30) National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
32) NYISO (New York Independent System Operator)
33) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
34) Physician Hospitals of America
35) Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc
36) RadNet, Inc.
37) Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
38) U.S. Bancorp
700 13th Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20005,
1) American Health Care Association
2) American Psychiatric Association
3) American Retirement Association (formerly ASPPA)
4) Amgen, Inc.
5) C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
7) Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians
11) GRAIL, Inc.
12) Intuit, Inc
13) National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
14) National Mentor Holdings, Inc. on behalf of The MENTOR Network
15) NCTA - The Internet & Television Association (FKA Nat'l Cable & Telecom Assoc.)
16) NIKE, Inc.
17) The Walter Group LLC on behalf of Tweed Inc.
18) Walmart Inc.
700 13th Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20005,
1) Allianz of America Corporation
2) American Rental Association
3) American Retirement Association (formerly ASPPA)
4) Amgen, Inc.
5) Beacon Capital Partners, LLC
6) Beam Suntory
10) Intuit, Inc
13) National Business Aviation Association, Inc.
14) NCTA - The Internet & Television Association (FKA Nat'l Cable & Telecom Assoc.)
16) Pacific Life Insurance Company
17) PFM Financial Advisors LLC
18) RAI Services Company (formerly Reynolds American, Inc.)
20) Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
22) Truist (formerly SunTrust Bank)
23) Walmart Inc.
700 13th Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20005,
2) American Fraternal Alliance
3) American Health Care Association
4) American Rental Association
5) American Retirement Association (formerly ASPPA)
6) Arq, LLC
7) Beacon Capital Partners, LLC
9) JSH&W LLP on behalf of U.S. Savings Bond Coalition
12) National Business Aviation Association, Inc.
13) NCTA - The Internet & Television Association (FKA Nat'l Cable & Telecom Assoc.)
14) Pacific Life Insurance Company
15) PFM Financial Advisors LLC
16) RAI Services Company (formerly Reynolds American, Inc.)
17) Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
19) State Fund Congressional Action Group (SFCAG)
21) The Walter Group LLC on behalf of Financial Security, Safety & Soundness Coal.
22) Walmart Inc.
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800 Maine Ave. SW, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20024,
