Kevin Reynolds

( Connecticut )

Subjects: All Subjects

Introduction

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.

Achievements

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.

Clients

1) Accenture LLP

2) ActBlue

3) Advantage Capital Partners

4) Amazon.com Services LLC

5) Bus Patrol

6) Caregiver Homes of Connecticut, Inc., d/b/a Careforth

7) City of Bridgeport

8) Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference

9) Connecticut Foundations Solutions Indemnity Company, Inc.

10) Connecticut Judges Association

11) Connecticut Sports Group

12) Connecticuts Flagship Production Theaters

13) CT Association of Land Surveyors

14) DailyPay

15) Diageo North America, Inc.

16) Education Reform Now

17) Eversource

18) Goodwin University

19) Live Nation Entertainment

20) M&T Bank

21) Noridian Healthcare Solutions

22) Optimus Healthcare, Inc.

23) Police Officers Association Corp

24) Project Service

25) Red Bull, North America

26) Self Storage Association

27) Tesla, Inc.

28) Trinity Health Of New England

29) Washington Square Realty Advisors, LLC

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

20+ years

Biography

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.

Last Updated: March 28, 2024