802-503-2523
PO Box 1531, Montpelier, VT, 05601,
William Shouldice & Associates LLC is a tri-partisan, Vermont lobbying, government affairs and public relations firm that designs customized legislative and regulatory lobbying strategies for Vermont, national and international clients. For over 40 years, our team of experienced professionals has helped our clients to successfully navigate the complex and challenging worlds of Vermont politics, lobbying, government affairs, public affairs and professional regulation.
Firm Specialties:
Our firm advocates on a wide-range of issues for clients such as Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, municipalities, multi-national and national firms, and entrepreneurs. We also specialize in helping clients through Vermont licensing and professional regulation matters at the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation, as well as non-profit association management.
EMMA C. SHOULDICE joined the family firm on January 2, 2020. A 2019 graduate of Providence College, Emma received a Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Political Science with a Certificate in Business Studies.
Prior to graduation, Emma was a Senior Intern for Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline communicating directly with constituents, provided training to new interns on office protocols, wrote constituent communications, and handled information and database management. Emma also interned for William Shouldice & Associates LLC, monitoring House and Senate committees and bills, analyzed effects of potential amendments in the Vermont Legislature, and assessed the political landscape to proactively move client priorities.
Emma worked for The Advocacy Solutions LLC in Providence, Rhode Island while pursuing her college degree. At Advocacy Solutions, Emma analyzed fiscal year budgets and committee hearings to identify potential impact to clients' interests and presented findings to the Senior Lobbyist, tracked bills through all stages in the Rhode Island General Assembly, as well as managing bill calendars and committee hearings to ensure clients could attend essential meetings at the State House.
Emma's family comes from a long line of government relations enthusiasts. Her Aunt, Heather Shouldice, served in the Vermont House of Representatives. Her Father, Bill Shouldice IV, was Secretary of Commerce under Governor Howard Dean, and her Grandfather, Bill Shouldice III, is the Founder & Advisor of the Shouldice Firm. Emma's Great, Great Grandfather, William Burke, was a State Senator from Rutland County. Emma joins Heather Shouldice, Cheri L'Esperance and Tess Kennedy at William Shouldice & Associates LLC.
Emma lives in South Burlington and spends time on Cape Cod and Lake Dunmore in the summer.
1) ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC AND AFFILIATES
2) AMERICAN RECYCLED PLASTIC BAG ASSOCIATION
4) ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES LLC
7) ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
8) EQUIFAX
9) INTERIM HEALTHCARE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
10) NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
11) NATIONAL GRID
6-10 years
Simon joined Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group in 2015 after serving for 10 years as a staff member for two New Hampshire U.S. Senators, John E. Sununu and Kelly Ayotte.
During Simon's tenure as a senate staffer, he worked on many in-state issues, which led to him developing meaningful relationships throughout the state and in state government that now provide our clients with a deep network to address concerns.
Since joining the firm, Simon has been involved in many key legislative issues at the State House. With his experience in public service, commitment to his clients, and the respect he has built on both sides of the aisle, Simon has become a go-to advocate who has served Capitol Group's clients well.
Simon was raised in a political family. His grandfather, Meldrim Thomson Jr., served three terms as governor of New Hampshire in the 1970s and his mother served three terms as a state representative.
As a third generation participant in New Hampshire's political process, Simon has developed his own network of elected officials and state agency staff members, which gives him insight on the innerworkings of the State House and throughout state government.
Simon, his wife Liz, and their two sons live in Merrimack, N.H. where he has served as a member of the town's Conservation Commission. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Greater Nashua YMCA and was recently installed as an incorporator with Franklin Savings Bank.
(802) 839-0007
PO Box 1531, Montpelier, VT, 05601,
William Shouldice & Associates LLC is a tri-partisan, Vermont lobbying, government affairs and public relations firm that designs customized legislative and regulatory lobbying strategies for Vermont, national and international clients. For over 40 years, our team of experienced professionals has helped our clients to successfully navigate the complex and challenging worlds of Vermont politics, lobbying, government affairs, public affairs and professional regulation.
Firm Specialties:
Our firm advocates on a wide-range of issues for clients such as Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, municipalities, multi-national and national firms, and entrepreneurs. We also specialize in helping clients through Vermont licensing and professional regulation matters at the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation, as well as non-profit association management.
HEATHER SHOULDICE joined William Shouldice & Associates in 2005 and became President in 2009. Prior to joining the firm, Heather was a member of the House of Representatives in the Vermont General Assembly where she served on the House Ways & Means Committee. This assignment gave her the privilege of obtaining firsthand knowledge of Vermont's tax system. Heather's successes have been the direct result of developing relationships in a true tri-partisan manner, making lasting relationships. She is known as a consensus builder and has brought this valuable skill to the firm.
Through her expansive experience, Heather directs planning and implementation of custom designed legislative strategies for their clients. These strategies include issue research and monitoring, constituency management, briefings for various audiences including government decision-makers outside the Legislature, preparing expert testimony and ensuring the client is in the right place at the right time.
THE ADVOCACY GROUP
(50 states, Federal and DC, )703-597-4276
1201 Wilson Blvd., 27th Floor, Arlington, VA, 22209,
Subjects: All Subjects
TAG is a one-stop, results-oriented network for clients with needs in a single state or multiple jurisdictions. The TAG network consists of one top firm per jurisdiction or specialty. Collectively we are 60+ firms including lobbyists across the US, public affairs specialists in various countries (Australia, Canada, Mexico, Russia, CIS, Central Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey, Israel, United Kingdom and the European Union) and specialty services (50-state legislative and regulatory tracking, grassroots, jury selection, market entry strategy and social enterprise business development).
Each TAG member offers its clients a tailored strategy that will provide them with a solution. Our TAG members are an integrated team, both near and far throughout the world, yet offering insight within each location.
The TAG network consists of the top lobbying firms across the US, public affairs specialists in various countries and specialty services.
US Members:
50-States
DC Council
US Congress
International:
Profile Consulting (Aust) Pty Ltd (Australia)
Tactix (Canada)
Monarch Global Strategies (Mexico, Central & South America)
Kesarev (Russia, CIS, Central Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey & Israel)
Instinctif Partners (United Kingdom & the European Union)
Specialty members:
Five Corners Strategies (Grassroots Advocacy & Public Affairs)
FOCUS, a Leonine Business (50-State Legislative & Regulatory Tracking & Analysis)
Select Litigation (Jury Selection)
Bullpen, LLC (Market Entry Strategy)
The Virtuous Cycle Collaboratory (Social Enterprise Business Development)
Law Offices of Mitchell D. Gravo, Inc. (Specialty Member)
802-922-4112
26 N. Jefferson Rd, So. Burlington, VT, 05403,
802-734-1508
33 Court Street, Montpelier, VT, 05602,
2) Article IV
3) Association of Vermont Credit Unions
4) Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
5) BetMGM
6) Center for Humane Technology
7) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
10) Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund
12) H.Q. Energy Services (U.S.) Inc.
13) Optum, Inc.
15) Personal Care Products Council
16) Recidiviz
19) The University of Vermont Health Network
20) United Nurses & Allied Professionals
21) VELCO
22) Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
23) Vermont Association for Justice
24) Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
25) Vermont Brewers Association, Inc.
26) Vermont Building & Construction Trades Council
27) Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
28) Vermont Head Start Association
29) Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition
31) Vermont Natural Resources Council
32) Vermont Ophthalmological Society
34) Vermont Trial Judges Association
802-917-1008
33 court st, Montpelier, VT, 05602,
2) Article IV
3) Association of Vermont Credit Unions
4) Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
5) BetMGM
6) Center for Humane Technology
7) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
8) Community of Vermont Elders
11) Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund
13) H.Q. Energy Services (U.S.) Inc.
14) Let's Grow Kids Action Network
15) Optum, Inc.
17) Personal Care Products Council
18) Preservation Trust of Vermont
19) Recidiviz
21) Richard A. and Barbara W. Snelling Center for Government
23) The University of Vermont Health Network
24) United Nurses & Allied Professionals
25) VELCO
26) Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
27) Vermont Association for Justice
28) Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies
29) Vermont Brewers Association, Inc.
30) Vermont Building & Construction Trades Council
31) Vermont Council of Developmental and Mental Health Services
32) Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
33) Vermont Head Start Association
34) Vermont Housing and Conservation Coalition
36) Vermont Natural Resources Council
37) Vermont Ophthalmological Society
38) Vermont Solid Waste District Managers Assoc.
40) Vermont Trial Judges Association
