Introduction

Rome Smith & Lutz is a team of seasoned professionals with over a 100 years of combined experience in Connecticut state & local government, political campaigns, private industry, and public service. We are comprised of former legislators on both sides of the political aisle, former senior staffers to a CT Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and former municipal office holders. Our team boasts deep relationships with key decision makers throughout state and local governments. The reputations we maintain and the trust we have earned across the state is our value; our results-oriented approach, strategic thinking, and tireless work is our means; and our proven track record of producing results for our clients is our end. Please don't hesitate to reach out to see how Rome Smith & Lutz can help you realize your objectives.

Recommendations

  • "Rome Smith & Lutz is all about relationships and trust. Their success is rooted in experience and integrity. When they represent us at the Capitol, we know we are being heard." - Chuck Bunnell, Chief of Staff for External and Government Affairs, Mohegan Tribe
  • "The Rome Smith and Lutz team are committed to knowing and understanding our educational priorities and they relentlessly and creatively pursue them. They are consummate professionals and are always available for questions and advice. We know from results that we are well represented by them." - Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents
  • Clients

    1) AAA

    2) Alkermes

    3) Alliance of CT Non Profits

    4) Alzheimer's Association

    5) Area Cooperative Educational Services

    6) BioCT

    7) Capitol Region Council of Governments

    8) Conduent

    9) CT Academy of Audiology

    10) CT Association for Community Transportation

    11) CT Association for Healthcare at Home

    12) CT Association of Public School Superintendents

    13) CT Chapter, National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials

    14) CT Family Resource Centers Alliance

    15) CT Realtors

    16) Dandelion Energy.

    17) Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc.

    18) Greenskies Renewable Energy LLC

    19) H&R Block

    20) Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

    21) National Council on Compensation Insurance

    22) National Safety Council

    23) Natural Resources Defense Council

    24) Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association

    25) Probate Assembly

    26) Regional Education Service Center Alliance

    27) Save the Sound (Formerly CT Fund for the Environment)

    28) Sunnova

    29) Sunrun

    30) Sunrun, Inc.

    31) The Workplace

    32) Vivint Solar

    Number of Years as a Lobbyist

    11-15 years

    Relationships

    Chris served for 5 years in the administration of former Governor Dannel P. Malloy, most recently in senior staff as the Governor's Director of Policy and Government Affairs. During that time, he has established deep relationships with state agency decision makers. Over the last 20 years, Chris has worked on numerous campaigns for statewide, state legislative, and municipal elections.

    Biography

    Chris re-joined Rome Smith & Lutz after serving five years in the administration of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, most recently as Director of Policy and Government Affairs; the Governor's chief lobbyist. In his position within the administration, Chris oversaw all policy development and implementation of executive branch policies and legislative priorities. In both of his roles previously with Rome Smith & Lutz and with the Governor's Office, Chris has developed strong relationships with hundreds of private sector leaders in the state and the region, legislators and staff on both sides of the aisle, state agency commissioners & senior staff, and municipal officials in his 18 years working in different capacities at the State Capitol.

    Last Updated: January 24, 2023