404-443-5813
100 PEACHTREE ST. NW, SUITE 2200, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
Subjects: Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Education, Environment/Recycling, Gaming, Health Care, Medicare/Medicaid, Pharmaceuticals, Professional/Vocational Licensing, RFP/Procurement, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website, LinkedIn
My name is Danica Thompson and I am a lobbyist at McGuireWoods Consulting. I work on behalf of companies and organizations to advocate for and to influence policy while educating elected officials about the interests of my clients on the state and local levels. I would love to earn your business.
0-5 years
Voted as a Top and Rising Star Lobbyist by the James Magazine
Recognized as a Top Fierce and Fabulous 40 Under 40 Alumni by Spelman College
Executive Director, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (2003-2016)
Chair, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Corporate Roundtable Sports, Entertainment and Gaming Committee
Board Member, Wellroot (formerly known as United Methodist Children's Home)
Danica Thompson is experienced in civic engagement with a focus in government relations. She currently serves as a vice president of state government relations where she provides strategic advice and lobbying services to help clients meet their corporate and public affairs objectives. She has extensive experience working with clients in the areas of education, healthcare, diagnostic laboratories, procurement and transportation on both the state and local levels.
Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Danica worked with state elected officials for 13 years at the Atlanta-based Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, Inc. Starting as a legislative intern, she seamlessly rose through the organization's ranks to the position of executive director where she managed the daily operations of the caucus, coordinated legislative conferences, spearheaded the legislative intern program and ensured that the caucus fulfilled its mission to protect the general welfare of people of color, the disadvantaged and the underserved citizens throughout the state of Georgia.
Throughout her professional career Danica has committed herself to making a difference at work and within her community. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Georgia Women's Policy Institute. Presently, Danica serves as chair of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators Corporate Roundtable Gaming, Sports and Entertainment Policy Committee, serves as a board member for the United Methodist Children's Home (WellRoot), and volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) to support children in foster care. She is a Council for Quality Growth Emerging Leader and serves as an ambassador with the Grady Ambassador Force, which consists of nearly 100 community leaders creating awareness and community support for the Grady Health System and chairs the Marsy's Law for Georgia Advisory Committee to ensure victims of crime receive their constitutional rights in court proceedings.
Danica has been recognized by her peers as a Top and Rising Star lobbyist in the James magazine, acknowledged by the Daily Report for providing pro bono services related to changing age requirements in Georgia's child marriage law, and named as Spelman College's Fierce 40 Under 40 Alumni. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Spelman College and a Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law.
Danica is a native from Birmingham, Alabama. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, dogs and traveling.
(770) 627 - 7516
1100 PEACHTREE STREET, NE, SUITE 650, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website, LinkedIn
15 years of government affairs experience in Georgia and Washington, D.C. Effective leader on transportation, health care and tax policy. Key advisor to numerous legislative and executive leaders in Georgia and D.C.
1) AMERICAN PEANUT SHELLERS ASSOCIATION
4) BARROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
5) BECKTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BD)
6) CHIME
8) CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
10) DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BAINBRIDGE AND DECATUR COUNTY
11) DIRECTV
12) DOUGHERTY COUNTY COMMISSION
13) EMORY UNIVERSITY
14) EXCELINED
16) FREEDOMCARE
17) GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN
18) GEORGIA BIO
19) GEORGIA COMPANION ANIMAL COALITION
20) GEORGIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION
21) GEORGIA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
22) GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
23) GEORGIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
24) GEORGIA SOCIETY OF HEARING PROFESSIONALS
25) GEORGIA TRANSMISSION CORPORATION
26) GOOGLE LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES
30) JABIAN, LLC
32) LUXOTTICA
34) METROPOLITAN NORTH GEORGIA WATER PLANNING DISTRICT
35) MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.
36) NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
40) PHOEBE PUTNEY HEALTH SYSTEM
42) PULSARA
43) QUIK TRIP
44) REDSPEED
45) REVENUE BASED FINANCE COALITION
47) SATELLITE BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
50) SUSAN G. KOMEN
54) WAYMO LLC
Jeff Hamling joined Cornerstone in 2017, bringing a wealth of experience and relationships in Atlanta, Georgia. Jeff came to the firm after two years as a lobbyist in Dentons' Atlanta and Washington offices where he represented a number of corporate, governmental, and non-profit clients.
Prior to Dentons, Jeff worked at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce as vice president for state and federal affairs. Jeff joined the Chamber after serving then-Congressman Tom Price for over five years. Starting as a staff assistant, Jeff was quickly promoted to deputy chief of staff, overseeing the Atlanta office and various aspects of the federal legislative staff.
Jeff has also been recognized by prestigious organizations for professional accomplishments: profiled in Capitol Impact Magazine's People on the Move, "Rookie of the Year" award voted on by his peers in the Georgia lobbying community, and James Magazine's Georgia's Political Influencers in Washington, D.C.
(678) 384 - 4101
1100 PEACHTREE STREET, SUITE 650, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, 
Subjects: All Subjects
3) AMERICAN PEANUT SHELLERS ASSOCIATION
5) BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BD)
6) CENTRAL GEORGIA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
8) CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
10) DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BAINBRIDGE AND DECATUR COUNTY
11) DIRECTV
12) DISH NETWORK LLC
13) DOUGHERTY COUNTY COMMISSION
14) EMORY UNIVERSITY
16) FLINT ENERGIES
17) GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN
18) GEORGIA BIO
19) GEORGIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION
20) GEORGIA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
21) GEORGIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
22) GEORGIA SOCIETY FOR HEARING PROFESSIONALS
23) GEORGIA TRANSMISSION CORPORATION
24) GEORGIANS FOR QUALITY HOUSING OPTIONS, INC.
28) JABIAN, LLC
31) METROPOLITAN NORTH GEORGIA WATER PLANNING DISTRICT
32) MIDDLE GEORGIA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
33) MRSS, INC.
36) PHOEBE PUTNEY HEALTH SYSTEM
37) PULSARA
38) REDSPEED
39) REMEDIUM LIFE SCIENCES OF GEORGIA
40) SATELLITE BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION
41) SD USA
42) SOCURE
44) SUSAN G. KOMEN
45) THE SATILLA RURAL ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
46) THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. ("TRAVELERS") AND SUBSIDIARIES
48) TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
51) WASHINGTON ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
52) WAYMO LLC
404-443-5808
1230 Peachtree Street NE, STE. 2100, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, 
Links:Website
I am a former budget and policy analyst for the Georgia Senate. My experience writing the state budget and drafting legislation provides unique insight into the people and the processes in the Georgia General Assembly. In addition to lobbying for clients on a variety of issues, I also am a practicing attorney with a concentration in education and charter school law.
0-5 years
Professional Experience:
Program Analyst, Georgia Senate Budget and Evaluation Office (Committee: Appropriations, Subcommittees: Public Safety, Natural Resources, Agriculture)
Senior Policy Analyst, Georgia Senate Research Office (Committees: Education, Agriculture, Retirement)
Assistant Legislative Counsel, Georgia General Assembly Office of Legislative Counsel
Policy Analyst, Southern Legislative Conference, The Council of State Governments (Committees: Agriculture & Rural Development, Human Services & Public Safety)
(404) 835 - 0625
Promenade, 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA, 30309, 
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Education, Energy/Utilities, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality
Links:Website, LinkedIn
Falak Sabbak is an assistant vice president with McGuireWoods Consulting. With a decade of experience at the Georgia General Assembly, she maintains an incredibly diverse network of elected officials, political staff, and lobbyists throughout the state of Georgia.
0-5 years
Led record-breaking candidate recruitment efforts in 2018 and 2020 for State House races; in 2018, the Georgia House Democratic Caucus challenged 56 Republican held seats. In 2020, the Georgia House Democratic Caucus challenged 66 Republican held seats. This was an exponential increase from previous years when Democrats only challenged 25 Republican held seats in 2014 and 21 Republican held seats in 2016.
Assumed the position of Executive Director with 62 Georgia House Democratic Caucus members, and in three short years, expanded the Caucus to 77 members.
Managed the 2018 Georgia House Democratic Caucus campaign operation for the most successful election night for Georgia Democrats since 1998.
Managed the 2020 Georgia House Democratic Caucus campaign operation where Georgia had the second-best election results for State House campaigns for Democrats in the nation.
Served as the Executive Director of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus.
Served on the Arab Americans for Biden Committee.
Served as the Co-Coordinator of the Georgia Victory Leadership Council for Georgia.
Falak Sabbak is an assistant vice president with McGuireWoods Consulting. With a decade of experience at the Georgia General Assembly, she maintains an incredibly diverse network of elected officials, political staff, and lobbyists throughout the state of Georgia.
Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Falak served as the Executive Director of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus. She managed the internal and external communications of the Caucus, prepared talking points on pending legislation, and counseled members during their decision-making process. Falak also managed the 2018 Caucus campaign operation that resulted in the most successful election night for Georgia Democrats since 1998. In three short years, Falak grew the House Democratic Caucus from 62 members to 77.
Falak began her career as a legislative aide, and later served as the Executive Assistant to the Minority Leader. From fielding constituent questions, to tracking and summarizing legislation, Falak gained a thorough understanding of the legislative process.
A native of Marietta, Georgia, Falak earned her Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University College of Law, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Georgia.
(404) 521 - 7641
75 FIFTH STREET NW, SUITE 710, ATLANTA, GA, 30308, 
(678) 384 - 4101
1100 PEACHTREE STREET, SUITE 650, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, 
1) AMERICAN PEANUT SHELLERS ASSOCIATION
4) BARROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
5) BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BD)
6) CHIME
8) CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
10) DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BAINBRIDGE AND DECATUR COUNTY
11) DIRECTV
12) DOUGHERTY COUNTY COMMISSION
13) EMORY UNIVERSITY
14) EXCELINED
16) FREEDOMCARE
17) GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN
18) GEORGIA BIO
19) GEORGIA COMPANION ANIMAL COALITION
20) GEORGIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION
21) GEORGIA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
22) GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
23) GEORGIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
24) GEORGIA SOCIETY FOR HEARING PROFESSIONALS
25) GEORGIA TRANSMISSION CORPORATION
26) GOOGLE, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
30) JABIAN, LLC
32) LUXOTTICA
34) METROPOLITAN NORTH GEORGIA WATER PLANNING DISTRICT
35) MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.
36) NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
40) PHOEBE PUTNEY HEALTH SYSTEM
42) PULSARA
43) QUIK TRIP
44) REDSPEED
45) REMEDIUM LIFE SCIENCES OF GEORGIA
46) REVENUE BASED FINANCE COALITION
48) SATELLITE BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION
51) SUSAN G. KOMEN
55) WAYMO LLC
(229) 886 - 6562
1100 PEACHTREE STREET, SUITE 650, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, 
1) AMERICAN PEANUT SHELLERS ASSOCIATION
4) BARROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
5) BECKTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BD)
6) CHIME
8) CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
10) DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BAINBRIDGE AND DECATUR COUNTY
11) DIRECTV
12) DOUGHERTY COUNTY COMMISSION
13) EMORY UNIVERSITY
14) EXCELINED
16) FREEDOMCARE
17) GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN
18) GEORGIA BIO
19) GEORGIA COMPANION ANIMAL COALITION
20) GEORGIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION
21) GEORGIA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
22) GEORGIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
23) GEORGIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
24) GEORGIA SOCIETY OF HEARING PROFESSIONALS
25) GEORGIA TRANSMISSION CORPORATION
26) GOOGLE LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES
30) JABIAN, LLC
32) LUXOTTICA
34) METROPOLITAN NORTH GEORGIA WATER PLANNING DISTRICT
35) MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.
36) NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
40) PHOEBE PUTNEY HEALTH SYSTEM
42) PULSARA
43) QUIK TRIP
44) REDSPEED
45) REVENUE BASED FINANCE COALITION
47) SATELLITE BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
50) SUSAN G. KOMEN
54) UNITED POULTRY GROWERS ASSOCIATION
56) WAYMO LLC
(404) 521 - 7644
2100 EAST EXCHANGE PLACE, SUITE 710, TUCKER, GA, 30084,