American League of Lobbyists - Resources for the Public

Lobbyists for Hire

The following contract lobbyists are members in good standing who subscribe to the American League of Lobbyists Code of Ethics.

A.G. KAFFES & ASSOCIATES, LLC
www.agkaffes.com
Andrew G. Kaffes — 202.441.5099 or info@agkaffes.com
"Providing Main Street and Discovery-Stage Clients with a Voice in Washington."
We offer government relations, strategic communications, and public relations services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Government relations services include: general representation, increasing client’s visibility with Congress and Federal Agencies; legislative monitoring, strategic planning, caucus building, grass roots management; and direct lobbying with specializations that include foreign affairs (Eastern Mediterranean), homeland security (visa waiver program), and public health/medical research, and appropriations advocacy.

AINSLIE ASSOCIATES
Virginia Ainslie — 703-527-5404 or vainslie@aol.com
Advocacy support for local government agencies and non-profit organizations. Specialties include environment, transportation, medical research and hospital services.

THE AKER PARTNERS, INC.
www.akerpartners.com
Colburn Aker — 202-789-2424 or aker@akerpartners.com
Government relations, public affairs management and public relations, including strategic advocacy planning, policy analysis and monitoring, issue management, media relations, media training, grassroots advocacy and counseling based upon 30 years of Washington experience.

Arnall Golden Gregory, LLC
Government Affairs & Public Policy Practice
www.agg.com
Rusty Paul — 404-873-8672 or rusty.paul@agg.com
We offer federal, state and local government relations, public policy and legal services, including congressional delegations, legislative and executive branches in the Southeastern U.S., including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee. Our in-state government affairs teams deliver legislative monitoring and tracking, issue management, appropriations support, coalition/alliance building, grassroots mobilization, contracting and procurement assistance, and direct lobbying services to business clients and associations in most industries and professions.

BALCH & BINGHAM LLP
www.balch.com
William F. Stiers – 202.347.6000 or wstiers@balch.com Balch & Bingham LLP, established in 1922, has offices in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Washington, D.C. Balch & Bingham’s Federal Governmental Affairs practice is located in Washington, D.C. The Washington office opened in 1990, and since that time, the firm has been engaged with almost every department and agency of the Federal Government, providing legislative and regulatory counseling, as well as traditional lobbying advocacy and political consulting services. The firm also provides support for state matters in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi, including state procurement, economic development issues, and other matters with various state agencies and Administrations. In addition, the recently launched Latin American Affairs group provides assistance in Central and South America.

CAPITAL PARTNERSHIPS (VA.) Inc.
www.cpiva.com
Kenneth Butler — 703-620-4914 or kbutler@cpiva.com
CPI is known for its government relations expertise in all aspects of public works and transportation. Highway funding, new rail starts/projects, competitively controlled transit services, airline services, airport construction projects and public-private partnership projects are just a few of our specialties.

CHWAT & COMPANY, Inc.
www.chwatco.com
John Chwat — 703-6847703 or john.chwat@chwatco.com
Chwat & Company is a well-established government relations firm, situated along the Potomac River in historic Old Towne Alexandria, Virginia, near Reagan National Airport. Our professional and support staff provides the highest level of client service. Major advocacy strengths include federal and state government relations, grassroots coalition building and specialized legislative consulting. Clients include trade and professional associations, universities, non-profit foundations and cultural groups, and corporations. Complete services and client connections furnished upon request. The firm's president has been on the Washington scene since 1971. The President of the Firm has extensive experience with foreign contacts in the People's Republic of China and travels regularly to Beijing, PRC.

DRUMMER & ASSOCIATES, LLC
www.DrummerLLC.com
Robert G. Drummer, J.D., CAE, (202) 742-6593 or rgd@DrummerLLC.com
Drummer & Associates, LLC is a minority-owned firm which provides associations, corporations, and governmental entities with legal, legislative, management, political, public and regulatory affairs counsel and advocacy representation before Congress, the White House, executive branch agencies, courts, the media, and/or stakeholder groups. The firms President and CEO has nearly twenty (20) years of relevant experience, particularly in the substantive areas of appropriations and budget; energy and the environment; taxes; and transportation and infrastructure.

EDINGTON, PEEL & ASSOCIATES, INC.
www.edingtonpeel.com
Will Edington — 202-737-1800 or whedington@aol.com
A broad-based government relations consulting firm that assists clients in the ethical representations of their legitimate interests at all levels of government.

ELY & COMPANY, INC.
www.ely-co.com
Bert Ely — 703-836-4101 or bert@ely-co.com
Bert Ely is a free-market oriented, public-policy consultant on issues related to financial institutions and monetary policy. Specific issues of expertise include government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac), deposit insurance, banking regulation, the payments system, and other legislative and regulatory issues principally affecting banks and thrift institutions. When necessary, he registers as a lobbyist for clients.

FRANCO GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Omar Franco, President — 202-731-3401 or omar@francogr.com
Franco Government Relations is a full service Washington, DC-based federal government relations firm with a proven record of successful accomplishments. With over two decades of experience at the federal level, FGR helps clients achieve success in their legislative goals through effective strategy, execution, and exceptional client service. Specialty areas include Appropriations, Health Care and Transportation, as well as other issues.

FRIEBERG, ZIMMER, DUNCAN & NELSON
Dennis Duncan — 605-297-4446 or dduncan@fzdnlaw.com
The law firm of Frieberg, Zimmer, Duncan & Nelson has had active lobbyists in the South Dakota legislature for more than 35 years. The South Dakota Legislature is one of the first legislatures to adjourn each year. Issues which are considered in South Dakota will impact the passage of legislation in other states. With four active lobbyists, the firm provides the ability to lobby whole committees or the membership of the legislature in the critical hours of minutes before legislation is considered and, at critical junctures, join in an "all-out" lobbying effort. The firm has specialty experience gained through many years of experience in health care, insurance and business issues.

GATEWAY STRATEGIES, LLC
www.gateway-strategy.com
Jay Boone — 202.216.9696 or jboone@gateway-strategy.com
Gateway Strategies, LLC is a bi-partisan communication and governmental affairs firm. Services include provision of federal and state lobbying assistance, grassroots coalition building, crisis management, as well as media and public relations. Specific expertise includes: Appropriations, Financial Services, Gaming, Online Gaming, and Taxation. Extensive experience working with the US Senate Banking Committee, US House Financial Services Committee, and members of the Congressional Black Caucus.

GILLIGAN
Tom Gilligan — 202-244-6450 or Tgilligan3@aol.com
Gilligan is a highly effective, results-oriented health care advocate and policy analyst with over 30 years experience and a nationwide reputation. He has successfully lobbied all levels of Congress and the executive branch for hospitals and health care IT companies on issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, and health care IT.

HERRIN ASSOCIATES
www.herrinassociates.com
Carl A. Herrin — 301-593-8075 or caherrin@herrinassociates.com
Congressional relations and regulatory matters related to foreign relations (public diplomacy, foreign assistance) and education (higher and international education).

HUMMINGBIRD STRATEGIES, LLC
www.hummingbirdstrategies.com
Karen Neale — 202/544-0050 — kn@hummingbirdstrategies.com
Located on Capitol Hill, Hummingbird Strategies is an independent, government relations firm specializing in environmental and energy policy and advocacy. The principal, Karen Neale, draws upon extensive, bi-partisan lobbying experience, and is eager to assist clients with services listed on the firm's website even on an interim or short-term basis. She is known for strategically guiding diverse committees and teams within corporations, trade associations, and coalitions including municipalities and universities, and for helping shape laws and regulations at all levels of government.

HURT, NORTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Robert Hurt — 202-543-9398 or bobhurt@HurtNorton.com
www.HurtNorton.com
Washington representation, media relations and marketing to government agencies.

IKON Public Affairs
www.ikoninc.net
Craig Snyder, Managing Partner; Brian Aiello, Senior Associate — (202) 337-6600 or aiello@ikoninc.net.
A public affairs firm comprised of former senior House and Senate staff specializing in appropriations and policy lobbying, issue advocacy and campaigns.

MAYBERRY & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Peter G. Mayberry — 703-538-8804 or pgmayberry@aol.com
Mayberry & Associates, LLC is a boutique firm specializing in regulatory and legislative affairs work for a select group of not-for-profit trade associations. Specific expertise includes: international trade, textiles, pharmaceutical labeling & packaging, environmental issues, and antitrust compliance. Extensive experience working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, EPA, FDA, and FTC.

MEADOWBROOK STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LLC.
www.meadowbrooksgr.com
Catherine McCullough — 202-280-2000 or cmccullough@meadowbrooksgr.com
Catherine McCullough is a lawyer-lobbyist who advocates on issues involving consumer products, liability, manufacturing, innovative technologies, media and the internet before Congress and federal agencies. She has spent the last 18 years working in high-level politics and media. If you want a lobbyist with an unusually deep knowledge of the political process, turn to Catherine McCullough and Meadowbrook Strategic Government Relations.

MILLER/WENHOLD CAPITOL STRATEGIES, LLC
www.mwcapitol.com
Paul Miller — 703-930-7790 or pmiller@mwcapitol.com
A government relations firm that prides itself on relationships built on trust, Miller/Wenhold is willing to go the extra mile for its clients. It produces results by establishing priorities and developing comprehensive strategies to achieve legislative goals. Seasoned professionals rely on decades of lobbying and political experience to design unique, personalized campaigns for each client. M/W works hard to earn clients' trust and to provide effective advocacy at an affordable price. Services include direct lobbying (federal, state and local levels), grassroots lobbying, legislative and regulatory tracking, strategic planning, crisis management, coalition development and management, web design and management, and leadership and legislative training seminars.

MURRAY GILFORD & ASSOCIATES, INC.
www.murraygilford.com
Murray Gilford — 847-849-6218 or murraygilford@comcast.net
A private entity comprised of registered contractual lobbyists and community public affairs consultants having advisory, implementaion and operational skills. Progressive, independent and renowned for the ability to perceive future trends, Murray Gilford & Associates, Inc. offers what effective public support campaigns require. Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills. Extensive research ability and advanced level knowledge of the multiple factors that influence public opinion. Our mission is to establish, maintain and protect clients' reputation, enhance prestige and assist in presenting a favorable public image.

NH GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC [New Hampshire]
Rick Newman — 603-225-5134 or rick@ricknewman.com
Led by former NH State Representative Rick Newman, NH Government Solutions Group, LLC offers expert government affairs and grass roots lobbying in the Granite State. Our client list includes multi-national, national, and local entities as well as as trade associations with a business-oriented perspective. The political landscape in New Hampshire is changing rapidly and we are well-positioned to keep clients on top of these changes and represent them with a focus on ethics and hard work.

PATRICK PELLERIN PUBLIC RELATIONS, INC.
Patrick Pellerin — 202-364-6486 or pellerin@verizon.net
Patrick Pellerin, president, has more than 30 years experience lobbying in such issues as transportation, health care, small business and others. He also conducts issues-oriented media campaigns for clients that include press conferences, media tours, print and broadcast interviews and speech writing. Presently, he is chairman of the Communications and Marketing Committee of the National Press Club.

PCT GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LLC
www.pctgr.com
John Gifft — 202-315-4260 or jgifft@pctgr.com
"We offer a Big Firm Presence with a Small Firm Sensibility"
PCT Government Relations is a bipartisan, public policy advisory firm that serves clients driving the knowledge economy. Our areas of expertise range from intellectual property and technology issues to tax, energy, homeland security, defense, aviation and transportation policy. We offer the following services to businesses, non-profit organizations, and state/local governments: congressional lobbying, executive branch lobbying, coalition development and leadership, policy research, and strategic communications.

RUTH MUELLER ROBAK LLC
530 South 13th Street, Suite 110
Lincoln, NE 68508
www.ruthmueller.com
William Mueller — 402-434-3399 or mueller@ruthmueller.com
One of Nebraska's premier lobbying firms representing clients before the legislature and state agencies. Clients include: American Express Travel-Related Services; Caterpiller, Inc.; Deloitte & Touche; eBay; First Data Corporation; Hewlett-Packard Company; M/A-COM Private Radio Systems; Nebraska Dental Association; National electrical Contractors Association; Nebraska State Bar Association; and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

THE STILLWELL GROUP, LLC
www.thestillwellgroup.net
Lee Stillwell — 202-256-6259 or leejstillwellsr@aol.com
Our national public affairs group is an alliance of skilled, savvy senior associates who will lead you through the confusing maze you find at the federal and state levels of government. The Stillwell Group’s battle-tested experts are ready to roll up their sleeves and go to work on your behalf. Our TSG team believes its experience and involvement with public policy makes it capable of handling all issues for our clients. We do maintain strong practices in health and natural resources areas and have a special interest in international affairs.

VORYS, SATER, SEYMOUR AND PEASE LLP
www.vorys.com
Randal Teague — 202-467-8817 or rcteague@vssp.com
Expertise in all issue areas offered by 350+ member regional law firm.

WASHINGTON LIAISON GROUP, LLC
Gaston de Bearn — gdebearn@comcast.net or 703-754-4179
A consortium of former senior level executives of the health care industry representing trade associations and individuals seeking legislative, regulatory or public affairs representation on the federal or state level.