Sponsored Ad

Advises a diverse set of clients on state legislative and regulatory issues with a focus on healthcare, energy, education and economic development policy

Has more than 10 years of experience working at the state capitol

Formerly served as vice president of government affairs at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Serves on the Executive Committee of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council (GAC)

Sally Kilpatrick advises a diverse set of clients on state legislative and regulatory issues with a focus on healthcare, energy, education and economic development policy. Sally joined Cornerstone's Atlanta, Georgia office in September 2015 and has more than 10 years of experience providing strategic advice to the private sector.

Prior to joining Cornerstone, Sally served as vice president of government affairs at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state's largest business advocacy organization. Through her seven-year tenure at the Chamber, Sally developed an extensive background managing legislative and regulatory issues in the policy areas of water, energy, education, economic development and health care. While at the Chamber, Sally served on the Technology Association of Georgia's Government Affairs Taskforce and the Georgia Water Alliance. She managed the Georgia Chamber's Local Chamber Legislative Ad Hoc Committee and legislative affairs for Chamber's Small Business Advisory Council.

She has established strong, bipartisan working relationships with House and Senate members of the Georgia General Assembly and state agency officials. Her industry specific knowledge and key relationships have been valuable in assisting clients to successfully achieve their legislative and regulatory objectives at the state Capitol.

Sally is a current board member of Atlanta Moms Making A Difference and serves on the executive committee of the Georgia Chamber's Government Affairs Council.

Sally earned her B.S. in Journalism at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. She and her husband Trey reside in Atlanta with their daughter, Phen, and son, Clark.

In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Since 1989, Mr. Dugan has been lobbying legislators, state agency officials, constitutional officers and municipal officials on behalf of a wide variety of clients. As a Capitol lobbyist, Mr. Dugan has assisted numerous corporations, associations and nonprofits navigate the halls of state government. Clients have come to rely on his strategic counsel and advice to achieve success on their legislative and regulatory agendas.

During his over two decades of lobbying Mr. Dugan has represented dozens of clients before state government, included but not limited to: Coca-Cola, Pepsico, Visa, eBay, Diebold Election Systems, Connecticut Society of CPAs, Outdoor Advertisers, Emergency Physicians, Funeral Directors, Physical Therapist, School Psychologists, Town Clerks, The Trust for Public Land and the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut.

Prior to becoming a Capitol lobbyist, Mike was the 2nd Congressional District Campaign Coordinator for the successful 1986 campaign of then Governor William A. O'Neill. Following that campaign he was the Legislative Assistant for two different Speakers of the Connecticut House of Representatives.

Mr. Dugan was recognized by Hartford Magazine as one of the "Players" among the Lobbyists at the State Capitol. He continues to be active politically, serving as an advisor on numerous statewide and local campaigns. He has served as a delegate to several state and congressional conventions.

  • (360) 481-1824

  • 1001 Cooper Point Rd SW suite 140-720OLYMPIAWA98502

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.

Firm Specialties:
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.

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.

CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER

(Georgia)

Subjects: All Subjects

In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Josh Hughes is a Senior Vice President, lobbyist and attorney at Capitol Consulting. He brings to Capitol Consulting a solid reputation with over 15-years of experience as a Capitol insider with extensive knowledge of the legislative process and policymakers. Over the years, Josh's network of contacts has provided his clients with access to all levels of state government in the legislative, administrative and executive branches. He has a reputation of working tirelessly to achieve successful results for the clients he is privileged to serve.

During his State Capitol lobbying career Josh has provided leadership and strategic advice to numerous corporations, state and national associations as well as nonprofit organizations including Tesla Motors Inc., Caterpillar, the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Greenskies Renewable Energy, the Association of American Publishers, the Corporation for Battery Recycling (Duracell, Panasonic and Energizer), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Splunk Inc., alcohol retailers, distillers and wholesalers. Josh also continues to work with legislative campaigns in both parties bolstering the bipartisan connections of the firm.

Before becoming a State Capitol lobbyist, while in law school Josh was an intern with CB Richard Ellis commercial real estate in New York City. Prior to that Josh worked in the sales department of John Hancock Mutual Funds in Boston. In addition, he was on the account team of Ingall's Advertising.

Josh received his Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature with a minor in Environmental Studies from Hartwick College. He received a Juris Doctorate degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law.

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.

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.

In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Liz Connelly joins Capitol Consulting as a Government Relations Associate after more than six years on staff in the Connecticut General Assembly. Liz began her tenure with House Democrats as a top advisor to then House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (Berlin and Southington). When Rep. Aresimowicz was elected Speaker of the House, Liz was then promoted to Senior Legislative and Communications Advisor to Speaker of the House. During her time as a senior advisor to the Speaker, Liz developed and maintains a wide network of legislators, state agency, staff and advocacy organizations. In addition, she was responsible for dealing and negotiating with numerous business and industry representatives on behalf of the Speaker. Liz brings to Capitol Consulting a strong work ethic and a clear understanding of the legislative process to immediately assist Capitol Consulting's clients. In addition to lobbying directly for the firm's numerous clients, Liz will manage the firm's social media presence, assist in the firm's marketing for new business and maintain the firm's bill tracking system.

Prior to working in the legislature, Liz served as a Communications and Media Coordinator at The Governor's Prevention Partnership, a nonprofit organization that builds and offers youth prevention programs to prevent substance misuse and bullying.

Liz received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, where she double majored in political science and journalism.

DELORA SANCHEZ

(MDDE)

Created the first a trade association of Maryland's nine Medicaid MCOs and served as Director and principal lobbyist for the MCOs who are responsible for providing health care to 1.2 million Marylanders enrolled in the Medicaid program

Provides strategic consulting and lobbying to the Maryland Hospital Association and its 64 hospitals on medical liability, tort reform, and integrated community oncology issues.

Lobbied for the passage of legislation on behalf of ZERO to Prostate Cancer making Maryland the second state in America to eliminate cost-sharing for prostate cancer screening

Named 2020 Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE)

Delora R. Sanchez, Esq. joined Cornerstone in October 2015 after leading Johns Hopkins Medical System's government affairs team. Delora spent nearly a decade representing Hopkins' interests before the Maryland General Assembly, Governor's office, and state administrative agencies. She has an extensive background in state legislative and regulatory issues.

As a senior vice president in Cornerstone's Annapolis office, Delora specializes in representing hospitals, managed care organizations (MCOs), pharmaceutical manufactures, medical cannabis companies, and private sector special interests. Over the past 10 years, Delora has used her deep policy expertise and legislative connections to save or create tens of millions of dollars in state funding for clients; shape Maryland's medical liability policy; and steer the top healthcare system in the world through the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the creation of the Maryland Health Benefits Exchange.

Delora was recognized by the Daily Record in 2017 as a VIP, 40 under 40 and as a Leading Woman in 2013. In 2014 Sanchez was named a Marshall Memorial Fellow -- the flagship leadership development program of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. From 2008 to 2010 she was appointed by the President of Johns Hopkins University to serve on the Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council. During the same time period, she was also appointed by then Governor Martin O'Malley to the Maryland Commission for Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities.

Delora is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and serves as chair of community engagement on the board of directors for Thread, which engages underperforming high school students facing significant barriers outside of the classroom. As a native of Baltimore and current South Baltimore resident, Delora was proud to accept an appointment by the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates to the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership Board. The organization is responsible for distributing approximately $8 million in casino revenue for community development projects in the areas immediately impacted by the casino's construction. Previously, she was a board member of the Charles Village Community Benefits District and Vice Chair of the board for Hope Forward, which provides support transitioning for former foster youth.

Delora holds a Juris Doctor degree with a concentration in Health Law from University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and an undergraduate degree in Healthcare Management from Towson University. She is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Delora is a lifelong resident of Baltimore and enjoys living downtown, yoga, and biking around the City.

In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.

20+ years

Anita L. Schepker, Esq. joins Capitol Consulting after nearly a four-decade career in government relations. Anita has a wealth of knowledge about state government that only comes from successfully navigating numerous complex client issues through the halls at the State Capitol. Prior to joining Capitol Consulting, Anita was president and founder of Schepker&Associates, LLC, a full-service government relations and regulatory law firm. Anita brings to Capitol Consulting a broad group of clients that she's has represented for many years including among others: Abbott Laboratories, AFLAC, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Connecticut Psychological Association, DaVita, Eli Lilly, Horizan Pharma, PhRMA and Safelite Auto Glass.

Prior to starting Schepker&Associates, Anita was a principal in another Hartford based lobbying firm where she acted as president of the firm's public affairs corporation, directing all legislative and regulatory issues, and litigation for the firms' clients.

Anita got her start in legislative lobbying in 1981 at the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) where she began as a staff attorney and was promoted to general counsel. As general counsel, she headed CBIA's legal and political departments. After eight years at CBIA Anita was hired as the senior vice president for government affairs at the Connecticut Bank and Trust Company (CBT) where she oversaw all of its state legislative and regulatory activities. In addition, she coordinated CBT's federal and state political action committee activities.

Anita is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and she received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Tulsa College of Law. Also, she has a Masters in Education from St. Joseph's College.

CINDY BROWN

(Federal)
  • 777 6th Street NW8th FloorWashingtonDC20001

Clients:

CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER

(Georgia)
Clients:

JORDAN CHAPMAN

(Federal)
  • 150 South Saunders RoadLake ForestIL60045

BRENT FISK

(Federal)
  • 150 South Saunders RoadLake ForestIL60045

JEFF FORBES

(Federal)
  • 777 6th Street NW8th FLWashingtonDC20001

Clients:

LIBBY GREER

(Federal)
  • 777 6th Street NW8th FloorWashingtonDC20001

Clients:

JENNIFER HOLMES

(Federal)

JULIE IDELKOPE

(Wisconsin)

ELI KOGAN

(Federal)
  • 150 South Saunders RoadLake ForestIL60045

CHRISTOPHER LAMOND

(Federal)
Clients:

1) AARP

2) Advanced Technology International (On behalf of National Armaments Consortium)

3) Advocate Aurora

4) Alkermes, Inc.

5) Alliance for Cell Therapy Now

6) Alliance for Drone Innovation (informal)

7) Allstate Insurance Company

8) Altria Client Services, Inc.

9) American Financial Services Association (AFSA)

10) American Seniors Housing Association

11) American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)

12) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

13) Anduril

14) Biogen

15) BlackLine, Inc.

16) Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

17) Broward County, FL

18) Carbon Solutions Group

19) Cargo Airline Association

20) CCC Information Services

21) Central Florida Expressway Authority

22) CGI Federal, Inc.

23) Charlotte County, FL

24) City of Gresham

25) City of Manteca, CA

26) City of Pismo Beach, CA

27) City of Roseville

28) City of Santa Maria, CA

29) City of Visalia, CA

30) City of Wichita, KS

31) College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME)

32) Comcast Corporation

33) Conduent, Inc. and its Affiliates

34) Continuing Medical Education Coalition

35) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

36) Danbury Mission Technologies, LLC

37) Del Norte County, CA

38) Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

39) eBay, Inc.

40) Encore Capital Group

41) Environmental Working Group

42) Equifax Inc.

43) Exelixis

44) FedEx Corporation

45) Financial Services Institute

46) Florida Inland Navigation District

47) Fluor Corporation

48) ForeScout Technologies, Inc.

49) General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems, LLC

50) General Atomics, Electromagnetic Systems, Inc.

51) Geost, Inc.

52) Glaukos Corporation

53) GlaxoSmithKline LLC

54) Harmony Biosciences

55) Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc. (formerly known as Horizon Pharma USA, Inc)

56) Huntington's Disease Society of America

57) Imprivata, Inc.

58) InComm Holdings, Inc.

59) Institute for Gene Therapies

60) InterDigital, Inc.

61) International Packaged Ice Association

62) Jackson National Life Insurance Company

63) JM Family Enterprises, Inc

64) JTR Strategies on behalf of Jetblue Airways Corporation

65) Kentucky Community and Technical College System

66) KIA Motors Corporation

67) Los Angeles County, Office of Education

68) Marion County, FL

69) Martin County, FL

70) McAllister & Quinn on behalf of Villanova University

71) Medical Device Manufacturers Association

72) Medline Industries, Inc.

73) Melbourne Airport Authority

74) MetaBank

75) Monroe County, FL

76) Mortgage Bankers Association

77) National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind (NAEPB)

78) National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies

79) National Council for Behavioral Health

80) National Football League

81) National Home Infusion Association

82) National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.

83) North Texas Commission

84) Novartis Corporation

85) NW Natural

86) OneMain Financial Group, LLC

87) Ounce of Prevention Fund

88) Palm Beach County, FL

89) Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston, TX

90) Partnership for Part D Access (informal coalition)

91) PayPal

92) PIPE-Partnership for Infrastructure Project Excellence (informal coalition)

93) Professional Compounding Centers of America

94) Prudential Financial, Inc.

95) Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA)

96) Raytheon Technologies Corporation (formerly United Technologies Corporation)

97) Republic Airlines, Inc.

98) Robinhood

99) San Bernardino City Unified School District

100) Sanofi US Services Inc.

101) Sedgwick County, KS

102) Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA)

103) Solve ME/CFS Initiative

104) St. Lucie County, FL

105) T-Mobile USA, Inc.

106) Telehealth Access for Behavioral Health

107) TerSera Therapeutics

108) Texas Association of Business

109) The Biosimilars Forum

110) The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

111) Tripadvisor LLC

112) Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas

113) University of Tennessee

114) Village of Islamorada, FL

115) Village of Key Biscayne, FL

116) Vocera Communications

117) West Coast Inland Navigation District

118) Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc.

DEAN MARCOCCIA

(Nevada)

PARUL PATEL

(Federal)
  • 150 South Saunders RoadLake ForestIL60045

BETH RADA

(Federal)

WILLIAM USRY

(Georgia)
Clients:

ZACHARY WILLIAMS

(Federal)
Clients:

1) A.O. Smith Corporation

2) Adapt Pharma Inc.

3) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)

4) Airlines For America

5) Alclear LLC dba CLEAR

6) Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

7) Altria Client Services LLC

8) American College of Radiology Association

9) American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (fka Honda North America, Inc.)

10) American Hotel & Lodging Association

11) American Sportfishing Association

12) Amgen USA, Inc.

13) Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

14) Arcturus Therapeutics

15) Association of American Railroads

16) Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.

17) Bank of America Corporation

18) Bayer Corporation

19) Bellerophon Therapeutics

20) Bio-Rad Laboratories

21) Blackstone Administrative Services Partnership L.P.

22) Bombardier Recreational Products

23) Broadcom Limited

24) California Life Sciences Association

25) Capitol Solutions on behalf of Bipartisan Policy Center Advocacy Network, Inc.

26) CenturyTel Service Group, LLC

27) Coalition for App Fairness

28) Coalition for Energy Assistance Modernization

29) Contessa Health, Inc.

30) Criteo Corporation

31) CSL Behring

32) CTIA - The Wireless Association

33) Deloitte LLP

34) Edgenuity Inc.

35) Emergent Biosolutions

36) Entergy Services LLC (FKA Entergy Services, Inc.)

37) Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

38) First Solar Inc.

39) Genentech

40) General Atomics

41) Genovac, LLC

42) Gilead Sciences, Inc.

43) Ginkgo Bioworks

44) GoBrands Inc.

45) Goldman Edwards

46) GRAIL, Inc.

47) Grodan Inc.

48) Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.

49) HCR Manorcare

50) Horizon Therapeutics

51) Independent Pharmacy Cooperative

52) Insured Retirement Institute

53) International Council of Shopping Centers

54) Interstate Natural Gas Association of America

55) Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC

56) Jacksonville State University

57) Joby Aviation

58) Lilly USA, LLC

59) Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

60) Lundbeck LLC

61) McCulley McCluer PLLC

62) Merck

63) Metrc LLC

64) MilanaPharm

65) Molina Healthcare, Inc.

66) NASH Alliance Coalition

67) National Association of Proton Therapy

68) National Cable & Telecommunications Association

69) National Hockey League

70) National Marine Manufacturers Association

71) New Venture Fund

72) Northport Health Services

73) NorthWestern Energy

74) Novartis, Inc.

75) Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)

76) Oracle

77) Orbital Effects

78) Outdoor Industry Association

79) Pacific Gas and Electric

80) Peloton Interactive, Inc.

81) Personal Care Products Council

82) PhRMA

83) PINE STREET STRATEGIES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA

84) Primmune Therapeutics

85) Prism Group Public Affairs on behalf of Piedmont Healthcare

86) Public Service Company of New Mexico

87) Q Link Wireless, LLC

88) Regenesis

89) Sanofi U.S.

90) Sarepta Therapeutics

91) Siemens Corporation

92) Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc.

93) Space Exploration Technologies Corporation

94) Standard Industries

95) Starkey Hearing Technologies

96) Strathspey Crown Holdings, LLC

97) T-Mobile

98) Target Corporation

99) The National Football League Players Association

100) The Partnership for Americas Health Care Future

101) The Science Coalition

102) The Williams Companies, Inc.

103) TruConnect

104) True Velocity

105) Tyson Shared Services, Inc.

106) U.S. Beet Sugar Association (USBSA)

107) Uber Technologies, Inc.

108) Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

109) United Airlines, Inc.

110) United Parcel Service

111) Universal Music Group Recordings, Inc.

112) University of Southern California

113) Verde Technologies

114) Verizon Communications, Inc. and various subsidiaries

115) VieMed Healthcare, Inc.

116) Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

117) Virpax Pharmaceuticals

118) Walgreens Co.

119) We Are Golf

120) Weld North LLC

121) With Honor Action

122) Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC