(504)237-3498
100 PEACHTREE ST. NW, Suite 2200, ATLANTA, GA, 30303,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Education, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, Pharmaceuticals, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Jennifer joined McGuireWoods Consulting in 2019 as a vice president of state government relations. She has extensive experience in transportation, infrastructure, local government relations, insurance, and healthcare legislative matters. Jennifer's focus is on advocating for and advising clients on procurement goals, public relations initiatives, and legislative agendas.
Before joining McGuireWoods Consulting, she was senior officer of government and external affairs for the Atlanta region's transit agency, the ATL. She also served as director of government affairs for the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia. Prior to this, she was an associate for Peachtree Government Relations representing a multitude of clients across business professions on the state and local level.
Jennifer holds bachelor degrees in political science and sociology from Louisiana State University and Georgia State University respectively. She also earned her master's degree in policy and management from the University of Georgia.
Jennifer serves as a board member of Advance Atlanta which is a citizen-driven grassroots coalition dedicated to building support for regional transit and championing existing transit resources. She was also among 50 leading ladies "In the Know" of Engineering Georgia Magazine. She has consistently been voted as one of Georgia's "Rising Stars" by James Magazine. Jennifer serves on the leadership council for The Women Project of Atlanta which is a community of local professional women networking and serving their communities together.
6-10 years
Vice Chair of the board of Advance Atlanta which is a citizen-driven grassroots coalition dedicated to building support for regional transit and championing existing transit resources.
Among the inaugural 50 leading ladies "In the Know" of Engineering Georgia Magazine.
Consistently been voted as one of Georgia's "Rising Stars" by James Magazine.
Serves on the leadership council for The Women Project of Atlanta which is a community of local professional women networking and serving their communities together.
Jennifer joined McGuireWoods Consulting in 2019 as a vice president of state government relations. She has extensive experience in transportation, infrastructure, local government relations, insurance, and healthcare legislative matters. Jennifer's focus is on advocating for and advising clients on procurement goals, public relations initiatives, and legislative agendas. Before joining McGuireWoods Consulting, she was senior officer of government and external affairs for the Atlanta region's transit agency, the ATL. She also served as director of government affairs for the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia. Prior to this, she was an associate for Peachtree Government Relations representing a multitude of clients across business professions on the state and local level. Jennifer holds bachelor's degrees in political science and sociology from Louisiana State University and Georgia State University respectively. She also earned her master's degree in policy and management from the University of Georgia. Jennifer serves as a board member of Advance Atlanta which is a citizen-driven grassroots coalition dedicated to building support for regional transit and championing existing transit resources. She was also among 50 leading ladies "In the Know" of Engineering Georgia Magazine. She has consistently been voted as one of Georgia's "Rising Stars" by James Magazine. Jennifer serves on the leadership council for The Women Project of Atlanta which is a community of local professional women networking and serving their communities together.
301-572-7900
60 West Street, Suite 203, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: All Subjects, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Health Care, Labor/Unions, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Taxes, Tobacco, Transportation/Vehicles
I am a seasoned lobbyist before the Maryland General Assembly and local governments. I pride myself in thinking out of the box in achieving success for my clients. I maintain excellent relationships with key decision makers, many of whom I have known since before they were in public office. I excel in the absorbing the minutiae of legislation to achieve innovative solutions.
20+ years
The only lobbyist named as a Winner of the 2022 Maryland General Assembly Session by Maryland Matters.
"a well-connected Annapolis lobbyist," The Washington Post
President, Maryland Government Relations Association, 2013-2015
Named a Top-Rated Government Relations Attorney by Super Lawyers
Glad to respond to specific inquiries.
Leonard L. Lucchi is a registered lobbyist who represents business owners, trade groups, and local governments before the Maryland General Assembly and the United States Congress. Mr. Lucchi's scope of representation includes lobbying, tracking pending or proposed legislative activities and analyzing the effects of those pieces of legislation on client matters, drafting legislation, organizing and mobilizing coalitions in support or opposition to pending or proposed legislation, effectively utilizing media outlets to support client initiatives, and testifying on behalf of clients before various legislative committees.
During his thirty years as a legislative advocate, Mr. Lucchi has helped to shape legislation on behalf of his business and corporate clients that creates or enhances the marketplace for their goods and services. For example, Mr. Lucchi persuaded the Maryland General Assembly to pass a law requiring the installation of carbon-monoxide detectors in new residential construction. The passage of this bill created a new market for his client, a major manufacturer of carbon monoxide detectors. In addition to his representation of business owners, Mr. Lucchi has represented trade groups such as solar power manufacturers, mobile home park owners, and food delivery franchisees and has helped to guide them through the legislative process.
Mr. Lucchi has also proven himself to be an accomplished advocate for County and City governments. As a former Director of Legislative Affairs for the Prince George's County Government, Mr. Lucchi is experienced in planning, managing, and implementing a legislative agenda with elected and appointed officials. In that position, Mr. Lucchi represented various County departments and agencies in order to advance their legislative goals. Mr. Lucchi is also the former County Attorney for Prince George's County, and he utilizes his hands-on local government experience to advise and implement resourceful legislative plans for his clients. Additionally, he served as the County's Chief Labor Negotiator.
Mr. Lucchi serves as counsel to the Redevelopment Authority for Prince George's County, the Board of Education for Prince George's County, and the Democratic Central Committee for Prince George's County.
Mr. Lucchi served as the President of the Maryland Government Relations Association and President of the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce. He served two terms on the Board of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Lucchi is admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mr. Lucchi enjoys giving back to his community by serving on the Board of Community Youth Advance and the L.E.A.R.N. Foundation.
301-503-2576
47 State Circle, Suite 202, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 21401,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Environment/Recycling, Food/Restaurants, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology
We are founded on principles, morals, and ethics...Unlike many traditional lobbying firms, CEO & Founder of Ashlar Government Relations, Therese McGucken Hessler, believes in the issues and clients she and the firm represents.Frustrated after seeing the holes in the system first-hand due to a lack of communication between issue-based groups and varying political parties, McGucken Hessler decided to start Ashlar Government Relations . She believes in an approach separate from party lines and is passionate in working to make the lives of others better through policy change.That's what Ashlar Government Relations is all about. For a better state of mind. We are a firm that was created for the purpose of being able to stand in the middle, to be loud, and to make sure the things that really matter don't get lost between party lines.We are more than just a government relations firm.We are the change
0-5 years
ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Maryland Government Relations Association; Keep Punching Haymakers Inaugural Class 2019-2020; Maryland March for Life, Vice President; Prince George's County Healthcare Alliance, Secretary; National Trauma Education & Policy, Board Member
AWARDS
The Daily Record's 2020 Leading Women; 2019 & 2020 Public Policy Fellow, Society of San Sebastian
3013238465
8520 Scholars Lane, Laurel, MD, 20723,
301-572-7900
7850 Walker Drive, Suite 310, Greenbelt, MD, 20770,
(404) 314 - 4844
1100 PEACHTREE STREET, NE, SUITE 675, ATLANTA, GA, 30309,
1) AECOM
2) AETNA INC.
3) AIA GEORGIA
6) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC
11) CLASSLINK
12) CLAYTON COUNTY
13) CLAYTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
15) COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SERVICES
20) GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF PROPERTY TAX PROFESSIONALS
21) GEORGIA ASSOCIATIONS OF HEALTHCARE UNDERWRITERS
23) GEORGIA ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY
24) GEORGIA SOCIETY OF DERMATOLOGISTS
26) MAJESTIC REALTY
28) METALS & MATERIALS ENGINEERS LLC
29) PEACHTREE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LLC
30) PERIMETER COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
31) PLASMA GAMES
33) ROCKDALE COUNTY
34) SD USA
35) SLALOM LLC
36) VECTOR SOLUTIONS
37) VERIZON
(404) 384 - 9490
235 MITCHELL STREET SW, SUITE 400, ATLANTA, GA, 30303,
(912) 223 - 1096
1100 PEACHTREE ST NE, SUITE 675, ATLANTA, GA, 30309,
301-572-7900
7850 Walker Drive, Suite 310, Greenbelt, MD, 20770,
(678) 699 - 6426
1100 PEACHTREE STREET, NE, SUITE 675, ATLANTA, GA, 30309,
1) AECOM
2) AETNA
3) AIA GEORGIA
6) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC
10) CLASSLINK
11) CLAYTON COUNTY
12) CLAYTON COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
13) COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
14) COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SERVICES
19) GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF PROPERTY TAX PROFESSIONALS
20) GEORGIA ASSOCIATIONS OF HEALTH UNDERWRITERS
22) GEORGIA ORTHAPAEDIC SOCIETY
23) GEORGIA SOCIETY OF DERMATOLOGISTS
25) MAJESTIC REALTY
27) METALS & MATERIALS ENGINEERS LLC
28) PEACHTREE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LLC
29) PERIMETER COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
30) PLASMA GAMES
32) ROCKDALE COUNTY
33) SD USA
34) SLALOM LLC
35) VECTOR SOLUTIONS
36) VERIZON
240-825-4351
1101 Mercantile Lane Suite 296, Largo, MD, 20774,