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The Cascade Government Affairs team works collaboratively with stakeholders and policy makers to achieve successful outcomes for their clients. The firm brings diverse perspectives to our clients' issues which helps shape the political strategies we employ in the state legislative process.

20+ years

Major legislative successes over the years include modifications of the administrative procedures act, education funding formulas, growth management and land use reforms, health care practice licensure laws and tens of millions in capital and operating budget allocations for clients.

Charles R. (Charlie) Brown is an attorney who focuses his practice in full time government affairs and general legal counsel at the state legislative and administrative levels. He has been a professional lobbyist for more than twenty-five years. He also spent three years working as a congressional staff member in Washington, D.C., prior to attending law school at the Seattle University School of Law.

He has extensive experience in education policy and funding, as well as most business-related policy, including environmental law, administrative law, energy, taxation, land-use, oil and gas, agriculture, transportation, health care, general business, regulatory and licensing issues.

Subjects: All Subjects

RSG knows what strategies work in this state and how to implement those strategies. RSG works with great energy and sharp focus to achieve its clients' objectives. The fight facing the client and the goal of that client become RSG's fight and RSG's goal.

RSG proactively guides clients through the challenging maze of the legislative, regulatory and political processes. The principals at RSG have developed a deep and sound understanding of Connecticut's government. RSG crafts and implements thoughtful and creative solutions. Its principals' knowledge of the inner workings of government and their ability to communicate directly and effectively with decision makers is critical to its clients' successes.

6-10 years

Successfully worked with two municipalities regarding approval to build two major warehouse centers in those districts.

Work with state economic development agency and key legislators for passage of legislation to benefit small business

Ongoing work with major state hospital system on all pertinent issues, including state and federal funding, healthcare, etc.

Successfully assisted in merger of large pharmacy retailer and insurance.

Hillary is a Principal at RSG. After 5 years as an Associate at RSG, in 2020 Hillary was promoted to Principal. Ms. Glass came to Connecticut from Virginia in 2013 to work at the State Capitol for Governor Dannel Malloy. She then took a position at the Connecticut Democratic Party, working directly for the State Party Chairwoman, Nancy DiNardo, serving as a liaison with elected officials, town chairs, and leaders in the state's 169 municipalities. Following her time at the State Party, Ms. Glass served as Finance Assistant for U.S. Representative Elizabeth Esty's 2014 successful reelection to Congress, working directly with the candidate to solicit and raise funds. Ms. Glass, who resides in Hartford, graduated in 2013 from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minor in Journalism.

Subjects: All Subjects

RSG knows what strategies work in this state and how to implement those strategies. RSG works with great energy and sharp focus to achieve its clients' objectives. The fight facing the client and the goal of that client become RSG's fight and RSG's goal.

RSG proactively guides clients through the challenging maze of the legislative, regulatory and political processes. The principals at RSG have developed a deep and sound understanding of Connecticut's government. RSG crafts and implements thoughtful and creative solutions. Its principals' knowledge of the inner workings of government and their ability to communicate directly and effectively with decision makers is critical to its clients' successes.

20+ years

Successfully worked with two municipalities regarding approval to locate two major warehouse centers in those districts.

Work with state economic development agency and key legislators for passage of legislation to provide financial assistance for small businesses in CT.

Ongoing work with major state hospital system on all pertinent issues, including state and federal funding, healthcare, etc.

Successfully assisted in merger of large pharmacy retailer and insurance.

Brenda Sisco is a principal of RSG. For more than 15 years, Ms. Sisco held several key positions in two gubernatorial administrations prior to joining RSG. Under Governor M. Jodi Rell, Ms. Sisco served as Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management ("OPM"), Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services ("DAS") and Legislative Director for the Governor. Ms. Sisco also served as Legislative Director for Governor John G. Rowland. After leaving state service, Ms. Sisco was Director of Outreach and Government Relations for the Connecticut Council on Education Reform, a coalition of business leaders, working on the landmark education legislation in 2012.

As Secretary of OPM, Ms. Sisco oversaw the administration of centralized budgeting and planning for the State of Connecticut. Leading eight Division Directors and approximately 130 employees, Ms. Sisco reported directly to the Governor, providing guidance and analysis, preparation of the state budget and advice on the fiscal and administrative impact on public policies and policy initiatives. Additionally, Ms. Sisco reviewed all state agency requests for bonding to fund capital projects, advising the Governor on which projects that should proceed. Ms. Sisco was also responsible for the distribution and oversight of project funds.

As Commissioner of DAS, Ms. Sisco led more than 300 employees and managed a $40-million-dollar budget. Her role was to deliver programs, services, specialized support and sound business solutions to state agencies, municipalities, vendors, colleges and universities, non-profit organizations and the public at large. This included procurement of contracts on behalf of state agencies for goods and services, personnel recruitment, workforce planning, fleet operations, state workers compensation, collection of debts due the state, surplus property distribution and printing, mail and courier services.

As Legislative Director, Ms. Sisco was the lead representative for the Governor with the Connecticut General Assembly on budget and tax proposals, economic development, human services, education, public health, environment and bonding proposals. In addition to oversight and approval of all legislative proposals by state agencies, Ms. Sisco assisted in the development of policy initiatives and the passage of the biennial state budget. Ms. Sisco also served on the Board of Trustee of the University of Connecticut on behalf of the Governor and as the liaison between the Governor's Office and the New England Governors' Conference ("NEGC"). Among the more notable projects, Ms. Sisco worked on the restructuring of the electric industry, passage of UConn 2000, creation and funding of $1 billion Adriaen's Landing development project and the takeover of the Hartford School System.

Ms. Sisco received her B.S. in Psychology from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut.

Subjects: All Subjects

RSG knows what strategies work in this state and how to implement those strategies. RSG works with great energy and sharp focus to achieve its clients' objectives. The fight facing the client and the goal of that client become RSG's fight and RSG's goal.

RSG proactively guides clients through the challenging maze of the legislative, regulatory and political processes. The principals at RSG have developed a deep and sound understanding of Connecticut's government. RSG crafts and implements thoughtful and creative solutions. Its principals' knowledge of the inner workings of government and their ability to communicate directly and effectively with decision makers is critical to its clients' successes.

20+ years

Successfully worked with two municipalities regarding approval to build two major warehouse centers in those districts.

Work with state economic development agency and key legislators for passage of legislation to benefit small business

Ongoing work with major state hospital system on all pertinent issues, including state and federal funding, healthcare, etc.

Successfully assisted in merger of large pharmacy retailer and insurance.

Kevin N. Reynolds is a principal of RSG. Prior to that, Mr. Reynolds was a principal and member of the Board of Directors at the law firm of Updike Kelly & Spellacy, PC, serving as Chair of the firm's Government Relations & Public Affairs practice group for eight years. Mr. Reynolds has most recently represented clients such as Amazon, CVS/Caremark, Diageo, Goodwin College, Eversource, Tesla, Red Bull, Trinity Health of New England, Live Nation/Ticketmaster. Mr. Reynolds has great experience representing numerous insurance organizations over the years including, but not limited to, AHIP, Mutual of Omaha, Unum and AFLAC.

As a lawyer, Mr. Reynolds also routinely handles matters in the areas of administrative, elections and municipal law. He was integrally involved in representing Essent Healthcare, over a two-year period, in the state's first non-profit to for-profit hospital conversion.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Reynolds served for several years on the legislative staff of U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd. While working in Senator Dodd's office, his responsibilities included drafting legislation on domestic issues, preparing legislative statements and handling federal casework.

Mr. Reynolds serves in a leadership capacity in various professional, political and community organizations. Since 2000, he has served as Legal Counsel for the Connecticut Democratic Party. Mr. Reynolds is a Corporator of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He also has served as Chairman of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Connecticut State Government Relations Committee. He serves as Parliamentarian for the West Hartford Democratic Town Committee and is an alumnus of Leadership Greater Hartford, Class of 1999. In 2012, Mr. Reynolds received the prestigious William A. O'Neil Award for lifetime service on behalf of the Connecticut Democratic Party.

Mr. Reynolds received his J.D. at the University of Virginia School of Law in Charlottesville, Virginia and his A.B. in English at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.

WINNFIELD ATKINS

(Indiana)
  • (512) 371-7117

  • 4207 Farhills DriveAustinTX78731

PADRAIC BAMBRICK

(New York)
  • 518-465-7330

  • 99 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 402ALBANYNY

Clients:

KAYLA BOGDANOWICZ

(New York)
  • 518-465-7330

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Clients:
Clients:

LISA GARCIA

(Alabama)

CHRISTOPHER GIBSON

(Indiana)
Clients:
Clients:
  • 2025590170

  • 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 800WashingtonDC20002

Clients:

1) Action Now Initiative, LLC (ANI)

2) AICPA Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

3) Airlines for America

4) Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

5) Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas

6) Alkermes, Inc.

7) Ally Financial Inc.

8) ALPHA Facilities Solutions, LLC

9) Altria Client Services LLC

10) American Association of Timeshare Owners Inc.

11) American Land Title Association

12) American Shrimp Processors Association

13) Apollo Education Group

14) AT&T Services, Inc.

15) Atlantic Broadband

16) Autos Drive America

17) Aventiv Technologies LLC and various subsidiaries

18) Black Belt Energy

19) Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.

20) Brennan Center for Justice

21) Bristol-Myers Squibb

22) BYD Motors Inc.

23) Chesapeake Bay Commission

24) City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge

25) Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA)

26) Cook Inlet Region Incorporated (CIRI)

27) Credit Union National Association

28) Diageo North America, Inc.

29) Diesel Outboards LLC

30) Douglas County Public Utility District

31) Dropbox, Inc.

32) Eisai, Inc.

33) Energy Innovation Reform Project

34) Expedia, Inc.

35) Financial Service Centers of America (FiSCA)

36) Fitch Ratings

37) Genentech, Inc.

38) Google Inc.

39) Green Business Certification Inc.

40) Guardian Centers of Georgia, LLC

41) Heat Biologics, Inc.

42) HollyFrontier Corporation

43) Huntington Ingalls Incorporated

44) IDEMIA Identity & Security USA, LLC

45) Infor (US), Inc.

46) Intellia Therapeutics

47) Intoxalock

48) JoshCo Group, LLC

49) KnowBe4, Inc.

50) Koch Companies Public Sector LLC

51) Lake Tindall, LLP on behalf of Mississippi Levee Board

52) LCMC Health

53) LHC Group

54) Liberty Mutual Group Inc.

55) Lodging Solutions, LLC d/b/a Accommodations Plus International

56) LOOP LLC

57) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)

58) Marine Jet Power, Inc. (MJP)

59) Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

60) McCain Institute Foundation

61) Merck & Co., Inc.

62) Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

63) National Association of Farm Service Agency County Office Employees (NASCOE)

64) National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies

65) National Association of Realtors

66) National Athletic Trainers' Association

67) National Medal of Honor Museum

68) New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides

69) New York Air Brake, LLC

70) Nissan North America, Inc.

71) nLIGHT Corporation

72) Norfolk Southern Corporation

73) Nuclear Innovation Alliance

74) OATLY, Inc.

75) Ocean Aero, Inc.

76) Paragon Healthcare, Inc.

77) Pernod Ricard USA

78) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America

79) PODS Enterprises, LLC

80) Port of Everett

81) Port of Kalama

82) Professional Golfers' Association of America

83) ProShare Advisors LLC

84) Protective Life Corporation

85) Raven Aerostar Technical Solutions

86) Raytheon Technologies Corporation

87) Ryan Air, Inc.

88) Safari Club International

89) SAFE Boats International, LLC

90) Salesforce.com, Inc.

91) Sanderson Farms, Inc.

92) Sanofi US Services Inc.

93) Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA)

94) Sempra Energy

95) Shield AI, Inc.

96) SitelogIQ

97) Spider Strategies, Inc.

98) Spokane Tribe of Indians

99) SSA Marine

100) Sunrise Foods International Inc.

101) Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.

102) TikTok Inc.

103) TRANS UNION LLC

104) Transamerica Companies

105) Travere Therapeutics (fka Retrophin)

106) Truckee Tahoe Airport District

107) U.S. Sugar Corporation

108) United Site Services, Inc.

109) Van Ness Feldman, LLP on behalf of Columbia River Treaty Power Group

110) Vera Institute of Justice, Inc.

111) Visa, Inc.

112) VMware, Inc.

113) Washington State Department of Transportation

114) Zepher, Inc.

JARED HOLT

(Connecticut)

ANGELA HOOVER

(Ohio)
  • 7739197197

  • 3 World Trade CenterNew YorkNY10006

DWAYNE KRATT

(New York)
  • 203-229-4504

  • 801 MAIN STREETNORWALKCT

  • 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 800WashingtonDC20002

Clients:
  • 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 800WashingtonDC20002

SHAUNEEN MCNALLY

(New York)
  • 518-465-7330

  • 99 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 402ALBANYNY

Clients:
Clients:

1) AECOM Technical Services, Inc.

2) Air Methods Corporation

3) Airlines for America

4) Airport Restaurant & Retail Association

5) Amentum Services, Inc.

6) American Airlines, Inc.

7) American Association for Justice

8) American Bankers Association

9) American Bankers Association's Card Policy Council

10) American Innovation: The AI Project, Inc

11) American Trucking Association

12) Americans for Carbon Dividends

13) AmerisourceBergen

14) Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems Intl.

15) Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.

16) Bessemer Securities Corporation

17) Broadcom Inc.

18) Capital One Financial Corporation

19) Central Puget Sound Regional Transit

20) Charter Communications Operating, LLC

21) Churchill Downs, Incorporated

22) Citigroup Washington Inc.

23) City of Hillsboro

24) CMA CGM Group

25) Comcast Corporation

26) Constellation Brands, Inc.

27) CRRC MA Corporation

28) Crystallex

29) Diageo North America, Inc.

30) Download Fairness Coalition

31) Draken International, LLC

32) Electric Tobacconist USA

33) Employment Policies Institute

34) ERA Coalition

35) Facebook, Inc.

36) FedEx

37) FedEx Corporation

38) Gabriel Resources

39) Genentech, Inc.

40) General Dynamics

41) General Electric

42) General Electric Company

43) General Motors LLC

44) GovBiz Advantage, Inc. on Behalf of Aptera Motors Corp

45) GovBiz Advantage, Inc. on Behalf of Arcimoto, Inc.

46) GovBiz Advantage, Inc. on behalf of Zero Motorcycles

47) Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

48) GSO Capital Partners

49) Hess Corporation

50) Hilton Worldwide

51) Historic Tax Credit Coalition

52) Honeywell International, Inc.

53) Invest in Education Coalition

54) Iron Mountain

55) Jackson Municipal Airport Authority

56) Kitty Hawk Corporation

57) Largo Resources, Ltd.

58) Lithium Nevada Corp.

59) Lytx, Inc.

60) Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart

61) MGM Resorts International

62) Microsoft Corporation

63) Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy as legal counsel to Ambac Assurance Corporation

64) National Association of Broadcasters

65) National Tour Association

66) NetJets, Inc.

67) New York Life

68) NextEra Energy, Inc.

69) Port of Seattle

70) Principal Financial Group

71) Prudential Financial, Inc.

72) Recording Industry Association of America

73) Regional Airline Association

74) RIM Services, LLC

75) Ryan, Inc.

76) San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

77) Signature Flight Support

78) Sixteen Thirty Fund

79) SK hynix America, Inc.

80) Sorenson Communications

81) SpaceX

82) Spark Therapeutics

83) Stephens Investment Holdings, LLC

84) Sun Chemical Corporation

85) T-Mobile

86) TeamHealth

87) The Alliance for Lasting Liberty c/o 1st Amendment Partnership

88) The Blackstone Group

89) The Broadway League

90) The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc

91) The Gordian Group, LLC

92) The Home Depot

93) The Northwest Seaport Alliance

94) Torngat Metals

95) Udacity, Inc.

96) United States Contract Weather Observing Association

97) United States Tour Operators Association

98) Viacom Inc.

99) Williams and Jensen, PLLC on behalf of Merck & Co., INC

100) Williams and Jensen, PLLC on behalf of Ripple Labs, Inc.

101) Wireless Infrastructure Association

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  • 99 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 402ALBANYNY

Clients:
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  • 99 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 402ALBANYNY

Clients:
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  • 99 WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE 402ALBANYNY

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