410-269-5066
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:LinkedIn
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.
3) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)
4) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
5) Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD
6) Brewers Association of Maryland
7) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
10) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
11) Catalis LLC
12) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
13) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
14) Children's National Health System
15) Coppin State University Development Foundation
16) Corebridge Financial Group
17) Curio Wellness
18) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
22) Gaudenzia, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Light & Wonder
25) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
26) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
29) Maryland Wineries Association
31) NaphCare Inc.
32) PGA of America
33) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
34) Prologis, Inc.
36) SCI Management
39) Terra Firma Retreat Center
40) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
6-10 years
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)
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.
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.
410-269-5066
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
I am the former chairman of the firm's government relations team and have been engaged in lobbying for more that 30 years. I previously served in local government as the Chief of Staff to then County Executive Parris Glendening who went on to become Governor. My clients range from the Maryland Association of Realtors to Federal Express to Facebook and Orsted, the offshore wind developer.
2) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
3) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
4) Children's National Health System
5) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
20+ years
RWL successfully worked with the Legislature and the Public Service Commission to gain approval for the largest-to-date offshore wind project in the United States.
Lead lobbyist in gaining necessary approvals for Dominion's LNG export facility in Calvert County
Represented as co-lead lobbyist for Washington Redskins in their successful move to Prince George's County
Co-lead lobbyist on successful effort for first Maryland P3 project, (Baltimore Seagirt Marine Terminal facility)
Recipient of Maryland Government Relations Association's Outstanding Colleague Award (2019)
Appointed by Governor Glendening to Celebration 2000, and was the Governor's appointee to the Commission on Lobbyists Ethics
Chief of Staff, Parris N. Glendening, County Executive of Prince George's County, Maryland (1988-1990)
People's Zoning Counsel for Prince George's County, Maryland (1985-1988)
Attorney to the Prince George's County Personnel Board (1982-1985)
First Vice Chair, Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee (1986)
Maryland state joint task force on lobbying ethics (1994)
Transition Committee of Attorney General Brian Frosh (2012)
Vice Chair, Anne Arundel County Development Corporation Board of Directors (appointed by Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh and reappointed by County Executive Steuart Pittman (2016-Present)
Joel D. Rozner rejoined the firm as a Partner in 1998. Previously a partner in the firm from 1991 to 1994, Mr. Rozner focuses his expertise on government relations in Annapolis and Prince George's County and is the former chair of the firm's extensive Government Relations and Lobbying practice.
Mr. Rozner was elected three times to the Prince George's Democratic Central Committee. He served seven years as People's Zoning Counsel for Prince George's County and also as Chief of Staff for then County Executive Parris N. Glendening who was later elected Governor. Mr. Rozner was the Governor's appointee to the Commission on Lobbyist Ethics.
In his practice, Mr. Rozner has represented a wide range of clients including the Washington Redskins in their successful move to Prince George's County and also was the lead lobbyist in gaining necessary approvals for Dominion's LNG export facility in Southern Maryland, which to date is the state's largest capital project. Having participated in and managed numerous political campaigns, he is also primarily responsible for development of the firm's legislative strategy.
410-336-6298
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Media/Entertainment, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Chief Operating Office and Registered Lobbyist, J.R. is an experienced business development and government affairs professional with an expertise in bringing people together in Maryland to create business opportunities and to solve political problems.
2) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC
3) Ashley, Inc.
4) Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
5) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)
6) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
7) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
8) Brewers Association of Maryland
10) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
13) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
14) Catalis LLC
15) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
16) Celebree School
17) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
18) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
19) Children's National Health System
21) Coppin State University Development Foundation
22) Corebridge Financial Group
23) Curio Wellness
24) DentaQuest
25) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
26) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
27) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
28) Fair Hill Condominium Association
31) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park
32) Gaudenzia, Inc.
35) Humanim, Inc.
38) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
39) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
42) Maryland Wineries Association
43) Maximus
44) Medallia, Inc.
46) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
47) MTX Group, Inc.
48) NaphCare Inc.
49) Nareit
51) PGA of America
52) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
53) Prologis, Inc.
55) Roland Park Community Foundation
57) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
58) Skyline Technology Solutions
59) Spotless Brands
60) Terra Firma Retreat Center
64) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
6-10 years
RWL is the go-to firm when businesses and individuals have a complex legal problem, with a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases 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.
John C. "JR" Reith is the Chief Operating Officer at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC. He also a Registered Lobbyist in the firm's extensive Government Relations and Lobbying practice. He served as Finance Director for all three of former Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s gubernatorial campaigns and was co-chairman of his campaign committees. Mr. Reith served on the Inaugural Committee for Governor Larry Hogan, and has been active in the National Republican Party since 1996. In 2016, Mr. Reith served as the co-chairman for the Inaugural Committee for Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh. He currently sits on the board of directors for The Canton Group, ThinkBig Networks, and on the alumni board for the Boys' Latin School of Maryland. Previously, Mr. Reith served as an advisor for Compass Marketing, Inc. and as an advisor for Brown Advisory in Baltimore. He is also a former board member of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and the GBMC Philanthropy Committee board of directors.
410-269-5066
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
2) Ashley, Inc.
3) Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
4) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)
5) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
6) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
7) Brewers Association of Maryland
9) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
11) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
12) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
13) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
14) Children's National Health System
16) Coppin State University Development Foundation
17) Curio Wellness
18) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
19) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
20) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
21) Fair Hill Condominium Association
26) Gaudenzia, Inc.
27) Google LLC and its Affiliates
30) Humanim, Inc.
32) Light & Wonder
33) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
36) Maximus
37) Medallia, Inc.
39) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
40) MTX Group, Inc.
41) NaphCare Inc.
43) PGA of America
44) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
45) SCI Management
46) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
47) Skyline Technology Solutions
50) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
410-269-5066
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
2) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC
4) Ashley, Inc.
5) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)
6) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
7) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
8) Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD
9) Brewers Association of Maryland
10) Brown Advisory
11) BSC America
12) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
15) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
16) Catalis LLC
17) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
18) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
19) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
20) Children's National Health System
22) Coppin State University Development Foundation
23) Corebridge Financial Group
24) Curio Wellness
25) DentaQuest
26) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
27) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
28) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
29) Fair Hill Condominium Association
31) Fidelity Information Services, LLC
33) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park
34) Gaudenzia, Inc.
38) Hims, Inc.
39) Humanim, Inc.
42) Light & Wonder
43) Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentists
44) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
45) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
49) Maryland Wineries Association
50) Maximus
51) Medallia, Inc.
52) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
53) MTX Group, Inc.
54) NaphCare Inc.
55) Nareit
57) PGA of America
58) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
59) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
60) Prologis, Inc.
62) Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC
64) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
65) Skyline Technology Solutions
66) Spotless Brands
71) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
