John Hughes

( Mississippi )

Subjects: All Subjects

Introduction

A commitment to our clients to maintain an appropriate client to partner load, ensuring an adequate amount of time and attention is dedicated to your cause. By not exceeding a ratio of ten clients per partner, we guarantee you won't be just another client in our firm. The extra mile is often where issues are won or lost.

Clients

1) Alliance for the Advancement of End of Life Care

2) City of New Albany

3) City of Oxford

4) Delta State University

5) GRAMMY Museum MS

6) Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership

7) Gulf Relay

8) Hinds County Board Of Supervisors

9) Jakes

10) Jones Community Junior College

11) MagCor Industries

12) Milan Laser

13) Mississippi Alliance for Nonprofits and Philanthropy

14) Mississippi Association of Child Care Agencies

15) Mississippi Association of Independent Schools

16) Mississippi Association of Nurse Practitioners

17) Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence

18) Mississippi Coalition of Addiction Specialists

19) Mississippi Justice Court Clerks Association

20) Mississippi Main Street Association

21) mississippi organ recovery agency

22) Mississippi Symphony Orchestra

23) Mississippi Toughest Kids Foundation

24) MSHN Enterprises, Inc.

25) New Albany Light, Gas and Water

26) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association

27) Sports Betting Alliance

28) Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center

29) Ten One Strategies

30) Tomaston Medical Center Development, LLC

31) Union County Board of Supervisors

32) WISPR Systems

33) Woodward Hines

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

6-10 years

Biography

John Morgan Hughes is known for his high-energy, creative approach to advocacy with an emphasis on providing elite customer service to the firm's clients. Prior to his work in governmental relations, he served as general consultant and strategist to numerous political campaigns and campaign committees across the state of Mississippi. Since 2013, he has focused his work on advocating policies on behalf of firm clients before the Mississippi legislature.

In 2015, he founded the JM Hughes Group to assist corporations, non-profits, and governmental entities in their interactions with state government leaders. Since its inception, the firm has become Mississippi's fastest-growing governmental affairs firm with a reputation for delivering results and going the extra mile for clients. In addition to his professional work, John Morgan has served on the board of directors for many community organizations such as the Mississippi Children's Advocacy Center, Leadership Greater Jackson, Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership Vision 2022 Committee, the Mississippi State Chapter of Kappa Sigma Alumni Association, and Refill Cafe. In 2019, he was appointed by the Hinds County Board of Supervisors to serve on the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District board of directors. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science Public Administration from Mississippi State University and a master's in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi.

He and his wife Brittany have one daughter, Charlie, and two dogs; a Labradoodle named Huck and a rescue Yorkie named Kona. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Millsaps College where he teaches an undergraduate course on advocacy and the legislative process. He is a proud veteran who currently serves in the 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, United States Air Force, Mississippi Air National Guard where he holds the rank of Captain.

Why Did You Choose Lobbying?
I chose government relations because it provided me an avenue to stay in my home state and work on policies to improve our economic condition. As a first-generation college graduate, education and opportunity have been the difference in my life and I hope my work expands these opportunities to others. I love the diversity of our clients. No two days are the same.

Practice Areas (Specialties)
Procurement and appropriation
Non-profits
Trade associations
Complex financial legislation
Regulatory relief

Last Updated: February 25, 2024