Brad Rifkin

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Brad Rifkin

( Maryland,  )

Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC

Introduction

Bradley is an attorney and Co-Chair of RWL's Government Relations Division. He has advocated successfully for a diverse group of clients with complicated and nuanced issues before legislative, regulatory and procurement decision makers. Mr. Rifkin works closely with clients to develop strategic plans to meet long-term and short-term goals and he helps execute those plans through effective stakeholder networking, preparation of supplemental documentation, oral testimony on behalf of the client and high stakes negotiation.

Recommendations  Achievements  Client List  Number of Years as a Lobbyist  Relationships  Biography 
Recommendations

  • "Brad Rifkin's adept strategy was further bolstered by the firm's team-oriented approach. RWL, a staple in Annapolis' political circle and across the state of Maryland, has helped achieve high profile legislative changes for well over a decade by successfully navigating an intensely difficult environment." - Kevin Atticks, Executive Director - Brewers Association of Maryland, Maryland Wineries Association & Maryland Distillers Guild
  • "RWL's government relations group consistently ranks among Maryland's top lobbyists for good reason. Their team approach, in-depth understanding of their clients' interests, relationships at all levels of government and superb strategies are second to none." - Joseph De Francis, Former President and CEO, Maryland Jockey Club

    • Achievements

    The Daily Record's 40 Under 40 VIP List (2021)

    Maryland Rising Star - Legislative & Governmental Affairs (2021)

    Maryland Rising Star - Legislative & Governmental Affairs (2020)

    Maryland Matters List of "Winners" from the Legislative Session (2019)

    Maryland State Baseball Coaches Association CRCBL Executive of the Year (2018)

    Clients

    1) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)

    2) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC

    3) Brewers Association of Maryland

    4) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.

    5) Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation

    6) Canton Group, The

    7) Carahsoft Technology Corporation

    8) Catalis LLC

    9) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)

    10) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.

    11) Children's National Health System

    12) Coppin State University Development Foundation

    13) Corebridge Financial Group

    14) Curio Wellness

    15) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC

    16) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.

    17) Fair Hill Foundation, Inc.

    18) FedEx Corporation

    19) Food & Friends, Inc.

    20) Gaudenzia, Inc.

    21) Google LLC and its Affiliates

    22) Leda Health

    23) Light & Wonder

    24) Maryland Association of Realtors

    25) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association

    26) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care

    27) Maryland Distillers Guild

    28) Maryland Jockey Club (Pimlico, Laurel and Rosecroft Racetracks)

    29) Maryland Wineries Association

    30) Meta Platforms, Inc.

    31) NaphCare Inc.

    32) Orsted North America, Inc.

    33) PGA of America

    34) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)

    35) Real Time Medical Systems

    36) Ripken Baseball

    37) SCI Management

    38) Scientific Games, LLC

    39) Story of Maryland, LLC

    40) Terra Firma Retreat Center

    41) Tufton Professional Baseball LLC

    42) TVI, Inc./Savers

    43) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)

    44) XCALIBER INTERNATIONAL LTD., LLC

    Number of Years as a Lobbyist

    6-10 years

    Relationships

    RWL is the go-to firm for businesses and individuals with complex matters in need of resolution. With a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases, lobbying matters and procurements on behalf of its clients, our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.

    With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.

    Biography

    Bradley Rifkin co-chairs RWL's Government Relations and Lobbying practice.

    Bradley effectively advocates for a diverse group of clients with complicated and nuanced issues before the Maryland General Assembly, local county jurisdictions and state agencies. Mr. Rifkin works closely with clients to develop strategic plans to meet long-term and short-term goals and he helps execute those plans through effective stakeholder networking, preparation of supplemental documentation, oral testimony on behalf of the client and high stakes negotiation. In his practice, he has a history of delivering impactful results for clients in a fast-paced environment.

    Bradley has successfully represented clients with a wide array of statutory, regulatory, funding and procurement interests in the areas of alcoholic beverage manufacturing, casino-gaming, franchise law, innovative technology, insurance, medical cannabis, non-profit organizations, satellite radio, telecommunications, and transportation.

    Prior to joining the firm Bradley attended Brown University where he majored in Political Science and graduated in 2009 (with honors from that Department). He then attended the University of Maryland School of Law and graduated in 2013.

    Since 2013, Bradley has served as President of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League in his spare time.

    Last Updated: March 05, 2024