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CHRISTIAN CALLEGARI

CHRISTIAN CALLEGARI

(New Jersey, )

Christian draws on his experience in government and deep knowledge of New Jersey's political landscape to help clients advance their business goals. He most recently served as Deputy Political Director on Mikie Sherrill's successful gubernatorial campaign, where he helped shape statewide strategy and build relationships. Christian also served as Chief of Staff to Mayor Andre Sayegh in Paterson, NJ. In this role, he led several key initiatives, including communications efforts, government and private grant funding opportunities, and sustainability programs. Christian also served as acting Director of Economic Development, where he helped cannabis businesses maneuver through government rules and regulations, and worked with developers on site acquisition, development, and the utilization of state tax credits.

Christian's experience also includes serving as Chief of Staff to New Jersey Assemblyman Gary S. Schaer, where he worked on a number of transformative issues, including criminal justice reform, a comprehensive statewide lead service line replacement plan, and re-establishing the Urban Enterprise Zone program for municipalities and businesses.

American Bar Association, Section of State and Local Government Law Member

New Jersey State Bar Association, Civil Trial Bar, Member

Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey, Member

Drumthwacket Foundation Board of Trustees, Member

Christian Callegari draws on his experience in government and deep knowledge of New Jersey's political landscape to help clients advance their business goals. Working with clients across a variety of industries, he provides strategic advice on legislative issues and guidance on how they can best participate in and navigate government.

Christian recently served as Deputy Political Director to Mikie Sherrill's successful gubernatorial campaign, where he helped shape statewide strategy and cultivate key relationships with stakeholders, elected officials, and community leaders across New Jersey. Following the election, Christian was tapped to serve as a Senior Advisor to Governor-elect Sherrill's Transition Team, working closely with senior leadership to help prepare the incoming Administration.

Prior to joining McCarter, he served as Chief of Staff to Mayor Andre Sayegh in Paterson, NJ. In this role, Christian led several key initiatives, including communications efforts, government and private grant funding opportunities, and sustainability programs. Christian also served as acting Director of Economic Development, where he helped cannabis businesses maneuver through government rules and regulations, and worked with developers on site acquisition, development, and the utilization of state tax credits.

Christian's experience also includes serving as Chief of Staff to New Jersey Assemblyman Gary S. Schaer, where he worked on a number of transformative issues, including criminal justice reform, a comprehensive statewide lead service line replacement plan, and re-establishing the Urban Enterprise Zone program for municipalities and businesses. Christian also has significant experience with various Assembly Committees, including Budget, Appropriations, Financial Institutions and Insurance, and Education.

Christian has been involved in various federal, state, and local elections over the years. Through his work, he has developed a broad network of government leaders and entrepreneurs throughout the state.

Christian currently resides in Totowa, NJ with his wife, family, and dog.

BRIAN WILTON

Brian is a seasoned legal and political professional with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of government, law, and business. With a deep understanding of policy and governance, and a unique knowledge of New Jersey's political and legal landscape, Brian provides strategic advice and counsel to clients across industries with a focus on infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, and energy.

Before joining McCarter, Brian served as the first-ever General Counsel of NJ Transit, the largest statewide public transit system in the United States. In this role, he built the agency's legal department and advised on all company legal matters, including labor and employment issues, commercial contracts, real estate matters, litigation, investigations, corporate governance matters, and insurance issues. Brian also recently served on Governor Sherrill's Transition Team.

New Jersey Law Journal, In-House Impact Award

Brian is a seasoned legal and political professional with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of government, law, and business. With a deep understanding of policy and governance, and a unique knowledge of New Jersey's political and legal landscape, Brian provides strategic advice and counsel to clients across industries with a focus on infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, and energy.

Before joining McCarter, Brian served as the first-ever General Counsel of NJ Transit, the largest statewide public transit system in the United States. In this role, he built the agency's legal department and advised on all company legal matters, including labor and employment issues, commercial contracts, real estate matters, litigation, investigations, corporate governance matters, and insurance issues.

Brian also served as Deputy Chief Counsel & Director of Authorities for the State of New Jersey under Governor Phil Murphy, providing legal counsel to the governor and his staff to inform policy decision-making in areas including higher education, transportation, healthcare, energy, and the environment. He oversaw and advised more than 50 independent authorities, boards, and commissions, including NJ Transit, New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Healthcare Facilities Financing Authority, the Delaware River Basin Commission, and the Cannabis Regulatory Commission. He also previously served on the board of directors for NJ Transit, NJEDA, and the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority.

Brian's public service experience includes serving on Governor Sherrill's Transition Team, a term as Mayor of the Borough of Lake Como following his service as a council member, and serving as a prosecutor for the boroughs of Freehold and Red Bank.

EMILY EVERS

Emily assists clients across a broad range of industries participating in government. She regularly monitors and analyzes legislative developments and provides updates to clients on issues that affect their business or industry. Prior to joining McCarter & English, Emily served in numerous positions within New Jersey politics and government, including as an analyst intern with the New Jersey Department of Treasury; a graduate assistant at the Rutgers Center for Urban Policy Research; a community development associate at Strategic Communities; a policy intern for New Jersey Governor Murphy; and an economic security intern at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey Fellowship, Class of 2027

Eagleton Graduate Fellowship, 2026

Emily Evers assists clients across a broad range of industries participating in government. She regularly monitors and analyzes legislative developments and provides updates to clients on issues that affect their business or industry.

Prior to joining McCarter & English, Emily served in numerous positions within New Jersey politics and government, including as an analyst intern with the New Jersey Department of Treasury; a graduate assistant at the Rutgers Center for Urban Policy Research; a community development associate at Strategic Communities; a policy intern for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy; and an economic security intern at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

Emily is an alumni of the Eagleton Graduate Fellowship Program at Rutgers University where she earned dual master's degrees in Public Policy (MPP) and City & Regional Planning (MCRP) at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.

WILLIAM PALATUCCI

WILLIAM PALATUCCI

(New Jersey, )

Bill has earned a reputation as a trusted business counselor to clients, delivering strategic advice on complex public policy, economic and communication initiatives. Bill has extensive experience with legal and legislative issues that impact private and public sector clients at both the federal and state levels. He has deep knowledge of how public policy decisions may impact clients' businesses. Bill counsels clients in a wide range of industries, often focusing on the regulatory aspects of transactions, land use matters or state licensing requirements. He continues to be a trusted advisor to New Jersey policymakers on issues including health care, gaming, public utilities, and education law.

The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, New Jersey, 2024?2027
ROI-NJ, Influencers Power List: Government Affairs, 2021-2024
NJBIZ, "Law Power 50" 2019-2021
NJBIZ, "100 Most Powerful People in New Jersey Business," 2011-2017
John J. Heldrich Distinguished Leadership Award from Rutgers University's Heldrich Center for Workforce Development
The Christie Institute for Public Policy, Inc., Chair
Republican National Committeeman for New Jersey
University of Phoenix Board of Trustees, Jersey City, NJ campus, Chair
Seton Hall University School of Law, Board of Visitors
John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, National Advisory Board Member
Turning Point, Inc., Board of Trustees

Bill has earned a reputation as a trusted business counselor to clients, delivering strategic advice on complex public policy, economic and communication initiatives. Bill has extensive experience with legal and legislative issues that impact private and public sector clients at both the federal and state levels. He has deep knowledge of how public policy decisions may impact clients' businesses. Bill counsels clients in a wide range of industries, often focusing on the regulatory aspects of transactions, land use matters or state licensing requirements. He continues to be a trusted advisor to New Jersey policymakers on issues including health care, gaming, public utilities, and education law.

Over the course of his career, Bill has served in various general counsel roles and supported numerous elected officials and the Republican Party. He was elected as New Jersey's Republican National Committeeman, a position he has held since 2010. In 2016, Bill served as general counsel to the Trump Transition Committee; he also served as general counsel to Governor Chris Christie's presidential campaign. Bill has been involved in many federal and state elections, with roles in the political campaigns of Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump, along with New Jersey Governors Tom Kean, Christine Todd Whitman, and Chris Christie.

Prior to joining McCarter, Bill spent almost eight years at Gibbons, P.C. in the firm's Corporate Practice. He also served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Public Affairs at Community Education Centers. In 2005, Bill earned an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Talk Program series in the Mid-Atlantic region for "The Battling Bills," a program he created with Bill Pascrell, III.

Active in the community, Bill currently serves as a member of the Seton Hall Law School Board of Visitors, as well as a member of the National Advisory Board for the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, and Chair of the University of Phoenix Board of Trustees for its Jersey City, NJ campus.

Bill and his wife, Laura, have been married for 40 years and together have raised three adult daughters.

KAREN KOMINSKY

KAREN KOMINSKY

(New Jersey, )

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

CLB Partners, LLC, founded in 2012, is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in state and federal government relations, public affairs/communications, strategic advisory services and business consulting. The partners and staff at CLB Partners are well versed in New Jersey government; whether it is the Executive Branch Cabinet and immediate staff of Legislators from around New Jersey, our experience is unparalleled. Our firms bi-partisanship, allows us to move seamlessly through either caucus in the Legislature or any geography within the State. Our regional diversity, allows us to work within all regions of state, whether it be northern, central or southern New Jersey.

We work in a collaborative and bipartisan way to address a client's specific needs and are proud of our high ethical standards, reputation, and track record of success. We value our reputation and that of our clients, and place a premium on honesty, integrity, and long-term relationships. Our clients are our partners. We strive to be both trusted advisors and effective advocates. We believe in hard work, a disciplined process, consistent communication, accountability, and success.

CLB Partners has been at the forefront leading the debate on issues of local, state and national importance, including casino gaming, education, energy, environment, union labor, financial services, transportation, health care, telecommunications, and engineering.

Our strong understanding of the public affairs and government relations' process helps us maximize our efforts for our clients' benefit in all aspects of government, from local to state to federal.

Our firm's capabilities are reflective of the unique political environment, offering solutions statewide. We distinguish ourselves by having bi-partisan talent that comes from the highest levels of business, government, politics and. As such, we collaborate to create dynamic strategies that adapt to challenges and shape the outcome for our clients, deploying whatever capability, tactic and team is best for the challenge. Our proven results are reflected annually in Public Laws, committee reports, agency budgets and regulatory activities.

List of Services:
Government & Public Affairs
State & Local Advocacy
Grassroots Coalition Building
Grassroots Advocacy
Public Relations
Business Development

20+ years

Karen Kominsky is a government affairs professional with more than 30 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Karen served as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Governor, State of New Jersey, for Governor Richard J. Codey and Governor James E. McGreevey from December 2002 until January 2006. Her primary focus was managing legislative affairs for both governors. During her tenure, she guided the passage of many landmark pieces of legislation, such as automobile insurance reform, a stem-cell research initiative, the Highlands Protection Act and the NJ Domestic Partnership Law.

Prior to her appointment, Karen's career came full circle when she became Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, where she had originally launched her professional career.

Throughout her career, Karen has worked in leadership at lobbying and public affairs firms focused on the executive and legislative branches of government. In 2013, Karen was named by NJBIZ as one of "The Best 50 Women in Business". In 2003, she received the Women of Distinction Award for Public Service from the Delaware-Raritan Girl Scouts, and in 2005 was honored for Women's Leadership by PAM's List.

Karen has engaged in public service for several years with tremendous distinction. Her career includes appointments by former Governor Christie Whitman to serve as Acting Chair of the NJ Building Authority, and former Governor Donald DiFrancesco to serve on the State Planning Commission and the Garden State Preservation Trust. She also served on the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, having been appointed by Governor Codey in 2006. She served in New Jersey Superior Court as a court-appointed master in several Mt. Laurel affordable housing cases.

Always active in politics, Karen served as deputy vice-chair of the New Jersey State Democratic Party from 2001 to 2006, appointed by former State Chairman and former Speaker of the New Jersey Assembly Joe Roberts. In 1996, she was selected as a New Jersey representative for President Clinton to the Electoral College. In 2008, Karen served as the NJ State Director of the Hillary Clinton for President Campaign. Karen was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in August 2008.

Karen currently serves as Co-Chair of PAM's List, a NJ Democratic Women's PAC modeled after Emily's List. Karen is also a founding board member of Maria's Women United, a South Jersey PAC honoring the work of the late Hon. Maria Barnaby Greenwald.

Karen was recently selected to serve on Governor-elect Phil Murphy's Transition Team in the area of Energy and the Environment. She was named as one of InsiderNJ's "Women on the Move" in November 2017. In 2016 she was named to Observer PolitickerNJ's "The 30 Most Influential Women in N.J. Politics".

A licensed professional planner, Karen is a graduate of Douglass College, Rutgers University and received her Masters of City and Regional Planning from the Bloustein School at Rutgers University. She was elected to the South Hunterdon Regional School Board in November, 2017.

MICHAEL DELAMATER

MICHAEL DELAMATER

(New Jersey, )

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

1) 151 Raymond Blvd LLC

2) 1st Choice Heath & Wellness

3) 2470 Pemberton

4) AB Bridgeton LLC

5) Accountants Coalition The

6) Accurate Neuromonitoring

7) Advanced Biotech

8) Affordable Housing Alliance

9) Agilex Fragrances

10) Akshay Investments LLC

11) Amboy Bank Realty LLC

12) Amboy Main Street Industrial Urban Renewal, LLC

13) American Battlefield Trust

14) American Car Rental Association

15) Anbaric Development Partners

16) Anthropic

17) Aqua NJ Inc

18) Asbury Farms Real Estate

19) Association of Global Automakers

20) Association of NJ Chiropractors

21) AT&T

22) Atkins North America Inc

23) Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority

24) Atlantic Health System/Overlook Medical Center

25) Atlantic Salt LLC

26) Atlas Healthcare Group

27) Ayr Wellness

28) Bay Street Greenery LLC

29) Berry's Creek Study Area Cooperating PRP Group

30) Beth Medrash Govoha

31) Big Timber Junction LLC

32) Bloom Energy

33) Bloomfield College

34) Bogota Borough Board of Education

35) Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

36) Boswell Engineering

37) Bryn Mawr Garwood LLC

38) Cape Harbour LLC

39) Capio Partners LLC

40) Cardinale Enterprises

41) CareWell Health Center, formerly BMC Hospital LLC

42) CEP Renewables LLC

43) CHI Development Operating, LLC

44) Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange

45) Claremont Development

46) Clarksville Developers LLC

47) Clearview Industries

48) CN Communication International, Inc.

49) Cogentrix Energy Power Management LLC

50) College Achieve Charter School

51) Colliers Engineering & Design Inc

52) Conifer LLC

53) Cooper Levenson

54) CoreWeave

55) Council of Holistic Health Educators

56) Cove on Toms River LLC, The

57) CrossFit, Inc.

58) CT Realty Partners

59) Cultivate Power

60) CYOUR NJ LLC

61) D.R. Horton

62) Daibes Enterprises

63) DDC Advocacy

64) Deptford Property Owner LLC

65) DEVELCOM

66) DiFrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC

67) Douglas Development Group

68) DraftKings Inc and its Affiliates

69) DuPont

70) Durst Organization The

71) Eastern Pacific Development

72) Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc.

73) Edwards Realty LLC

74) Election Systems & Software LLC

75) eMed Labs

76) EQT Exeter

77) Equifax Inc.

78) ESE Consultants Inc

79) ETC Corporation

80) FHS LLC

81) First American Title Insurance Company

82) First Real Estate Trust of NJ

83) Flatiron Energy

84) Fleishman-Hillard International Communications

85) Funtown Beach LLC

86) GBGordon Associates

87) GDMS Holdings LLC

88) General Motors

89) Greystar

90) Haleon

91) Hampton Farms, LLC

92) Hansen Foundation

93) Haven at Princeton, LLC

94) HFA

95) Highland Advocacy

96) HNTB

97) HoneyStash

98) Ibotta, Inc.

99) IGS

100) IMTT

101) Integral Associates LLC

102) Irwin Hodson Group

103) Jackpocket LLC

104) Jerseygrown LLC

105) Jet Red LLC

106) JMF Properties

107) K Hovanian Northeast Division

108) Kaplan Companies

109) Kingway Realty Company

110) Knight Owl Holdings, LLC

111) LeFrak & Newport Associates Development Company

112) Lennar Corp

113) Liberty State Financial

114) Live Nation

115) Long Marmero & Associates, LLP

116) Lucas Construction Group, Inc.

117) Mansfield 206 East Urban Renewal LLC

118) Maxim Realty Trust

119) MDAdvantage Insurance Co

120) Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr

121) Mercer Management & Development

122) Meridia Lodi LLC

123) Mid-Atlantic Mechanical Inc

124) Mobile Voting Project

125) Morris Township Associates LLC

126) MWNJ7 LLC

127) My Plates

128) NE Consulting Services

129) New Horizon Properties

130) NJ Association of Independent Schools

131) NJ Concrete and Aggregate Association

132) NJ Policemen's Benevolent Association, Local 105

133) NJ Psychological Association

134) NJ Railroad Association

135) NJ Self Insurers Association

136) NJ Society of Certified Public Accountants

137) NJ State First Aid Council Inc

138) Northstar Marina Holdings LLC

139) O'Toole Scrivo, LLC

140) Operating Engineers Local 825

141) Operation Warm

142) Orleans Conservatory Group Partners, LLC

143) Ownwell

144) PJM Interconnection

145) Port Monmouth Residential Developer LLC

146) Powerflex: EDF Renewables

147) Prime Stone Group LLC

148) Pulte Homes of NJ

149) Pure Soil

150) Queen City Cannabis

151) Quickchek Corp

152) R70 Holdings LLC

153) Recycle Track Systems Inc

154) Redevelopment Capital Holdings, LLC

155) Rivergate Urban Renewal Company II LLC

156) Riverview Development LLC

157) RJG Princeton Properties Two LLC

158) Rockefeller Group

159) Ruby Farms USA LLC

160) Russo Development

161) RW Route 9 RE, LLC

162) Seastreak, LLC

163) Segme Real Estate

164) SGS Perryville Development LLC

165) Shore Medical Center

166) Slalom

167) SOLVING HUNGER

168) Spiniello Companies

169) ST Fra Willow Grove LLC

170) Stalwart Equities

171) Stars Group

172) State Farm Insurance Companies

173) Stericycle Inc.

174) Stockton University

175) Stonemond Financial Group

176) Street-Works Development LLC

177) Sun Run

178) Suntex Marina Investors

179) The Advocacy Group, LLC

180) The Okonite Company

181) Tiger Buying Group LLC

182) Toms River Brewing LLC

183) Township of Harding

184) Township of Middletown

185) TSG Interactive Services Limited

186) Tusk Philanthropies

187) Tyler Aversano & Krantz PC

188) UBC Eastern District

189) Unifund CCR Partners

190) Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America

191) United HealthCare Services Inc

192) Upstart Network Inc

193) Urban Edge Properties

194) Verano Holdings LLC

195) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

196) VOX Global

197) Wal-Mart Stores Inc

198) Watson Land Company

199) West Essex Highlands Inc

200) Westfield Property Management LLC

201) Willowbend Development LLC

202) Woodward Estates Inc

203) Yeshivat Noam

Michael DeLamater has over ten years of experience working at the highest levels of government, campaigns, and public affairs in New Jersey. As Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Phil Murphy, Mike oversaw the Governor's Office relationships with elected officials from the local and county level to the federal level.

Before his time in the governor's office, Mike served on the legislative staff for Assemblywoman Connie Wagner and to State Senator Joseph Lagana.

Mike was Political Director for Phil Murphy for Governor in 2021 and brings deep knowledge of running campaigns across New Jersey. He had managed successful local elections in Bloomfield, Hackensack, and his hometown of Paramus, as well as several other towns before joining Phil Murphy for Governor in 2016.

As one of Governor Mikie Sherrill's first hires during her successful gubernatorial campaign, Mike served as a Senior Political and Strategic Advisor, navigating rough political terrain in both the primary and general elections and contributing to the largest Democratic gubernatorial victory in New Jersey in 24 years and the second-largest Democratic gubernatorial victory in the country in the last 25 years.

Mike served on Gov. Mikie Sherrill's transition team as a Senior Advisor and continues to serve in an outside political advisory role.

Mike is Vice Chair of the Morris County Democratic Committee. Additionally, he previously served as President of the Bergen County Young Democrats and Fundraising Chair for the NJ Young Dems and New Leaders Council-NJ.

JON BOMBARDIERI

JON BOMBARDIERI

(New Jersey, )
  • 609-392-2332

  • 130 West State St, Trenton, NJ, 08608, 

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

CLB Partners, LLC, founded in 2012, is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in state and federal government relations, public affairs/communications, strategic advisory services and business consulting. The partners and staff at CLB Partners are well versed in New Jersey government; whether it is the Executive Branch Cabinet and immediate staff of Legislators from around New Jersey, our experience is unparalleled. Our firms bi-partisanship, allows us to move seamlessly through either caucus in the Legislature or any geography within the State. Our regional diversity, allows us to work within all regions of state, whether it be northern, central or southern New Jersey.

We work in a collaborative and bipartisan way to address a client's specific needs and are proud of our high ethical standards, reputation, and track record of success. We value our reputation and that of our clients, and place a premium on honesty, integrity, and long-term relationships. Our clients are our partners. We strive to be both trusted advisors and effective advocates. We believe in hard work, a disciplined process, consistent communication, accountability, and success.

CLB Partners has been at the forefront leading the debate on issues of local, state and national importance, including casino gaming, education, energy, environment, union labor, financial services, transportation, health care, telecommunications, and engineering.

Our strong understanding of the public affairs and government relations' process helps us maximize our efforts for our clients' benefit in all aspects of government, from local to state to federal.

Our firm's capabilities are reflective of the unique political environment, offering solutions statewide. We distinguish ourselves by having bi-partisan talent that comes from the highest levels of business, government, politics and. As such, we collaborate to create dynamic strategies that adapt to challenges and shape the outcome for our clients, deploying whatever capability, tactic and team is best for the challenge. Our proven results are reflected annually in Public Laws, committee reports, agency budgets and regulatory activities.

List of Services:
Government & Public Affairs
State & Local Advocacy
Grassroots Coalition Building
Grassroots Advocacy
Public Relations
Business Development

11-15 years

Created a law that provided civil and criminal immunity to certain health care professionals and health care facilities during public health emergency and state of emergency; facilitates issuance of certain temporary licenses and certifications during public health emergency and state of emergency

Created a law that prohibits website operators from offering tickets to events by using an Internet domain name that is intentionally misleading or deceptive to consumers.

Guided a lottery courier company through the regulatory process to become the only licensed lottery courier service operating in the state of New Jersey.

Changed NJ's off-shore wind energy law to allow unbundled generation and transmission bids to be accepted, therefore, becoming the first state in the country to change their law to allow transmission only bids for build out to be accepted.

Acquired the largest allotment per student in country for non-public schools through budget appropriations for security aid and nursing services in non-public schools.

Legalized sports betting and online gaming in New Jersey.

Legalization of Dave & Buster's in New Jersey.

Approval by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission to allow MGM Resorts International to re-enter the Atlantic City casino market.

Restructured the law regarding ticket sales in New Jersey. Removed the prohibition on persons, who have access to tickets to an event prior to the tickets' release for sale to the general public, from withholding those tickets from sale to the general public in an amount exceeding 5% of all available seating for the event.

Governor's Finance Committee
Former Executive Director of Assembly Campaign Committee
Former Executive of the New Jersey General Assembly

Mr. Bombardieri served as Executive Director of the New Jersey General Assembly (2002-2004) and has worked on some of the most complex issues in recent times. In addition, Mr. Bombardieri has served as Policy Advisor for the New Jersey General Assembly Majority Office (1996-2001), and was instrumental in the drafting and passage of the New Jersey Energy Deregulation Act. As Policy Advisor in the Assembly Majority Office, Mr. Bombardieri served as the aide to the Assembly Environment Committee, the Assembly Solid & Hazardous Waste Committee, the Assembly Policy & Regulatory Oversight Committee, the Assembly Transportation Committee and the Assembly Telecommunications & Utilities Committee.

Mr. Bombardieri has served in various positions with numerous local, state and federal campaigns, including the Executive Director of the Assembly Campaign Committee (2001 & 2003). His extensive experience running political campaigns has enabled him to develop and execute successful public policy campaigns for some of the world's leading organizations and companies.

Prior to becoming a Partner at CLB Partners, Jon served as Managing Director of a public affairs firm in Princeton, NJ. Jon received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Muhlenberg College.

JONATHAN BOGUCHWAL

JONATHAN BOGUCHWAL

(New Jersey, )

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

CLB Partners, LLC, founded in 2012, is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in state and federal government relations, public affairs/communications, strategic advisory services and business consulting. The partners and staff at CLB Partners are well versed in New Jersey government; whether it is the Executive Branch Cabinet and immediate staff of Legislators from around New Jersey, our experience is unparalleled. Our firms bi-partisanship, allows us to move seamlessly through either caucus in the Legislature or any geography within the State. Our regional diversity, allows us to work within all regions of state, whether it be northern, central or southern New Jersey.

We work in a collaborative and bipartisan way to address a client's specific needs and are proud of our high ethical standards, reputation, and track record of success. We value our reputation and that of our clients, and place a premium on honesty, integrity, and long-term relationships. Our clients are our partners. We strive to be both trusted advisors and effective advocates. We believe in hard work, a disciplined process, consistent communication, accountability, and success.

CLB Partners has been at the forefront leading the debate on issues of local, state and national importance, including casino gaming, education, energy, environment, union labor, financial services, transportation, health care, telecommunications, and engineering.

Our strong understanding of the public affairs and government relations' process helps us maximize our efforts for our clients' benefit in all aspects of government, from local to state to federal.

Our firm's capabilities are reflective of the unique political environment, offering solutions statewide. We distinguish ourselves by having bi-partisan talent that comes from the highest levels of business, government, politics and. As such, we collaborate to create dynamic strategies that adapt to challenges and shape the outcome for our clients, deploying whatever capability, tactic and team is best for the challenge. Our proven results are reflected annually in Public Laws, committee reports, agency budgets and regulatory activities.

List of Services:
Government & Public Affairs
State & Local Advocacy
Grassroots Coalition Building
Grassroots Advocacy
Public Relations
Business Development

0-5 years

Jonathan Boguchwal served as Chief of Staff to Essex and Morris County State Senator and former Governor Richard J. Codey, which included a period Senator Codey served as Senate President of the New Jersey State Senate. In addition, he has served as a Legislative Aide to Hudson County State Senator and Township of North Bergen Mayor Nicholas J. Sacco.

Prior to these positions, Jonathan served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Senate President Codey and was a Research Associate in the Senate Democratic Majority Office. As a research associate, Jonathan served as the lead aide to the Senate Transportation Committee and Senate Labor Committee representing the interests of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Jonathan has served in various positions with local, legislative, and statewide campaigns, including Deputy Executive Director of the Senate Democratic Majority Political Action Committee.

Jonathan has been appointed to numerous positions over the years. He served in Transition 2018 as Deputy Policy Director and lead author for the Transportation and Infrastructure Transition Advisory Committee for Governor Phil Murphy.

He was appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly to the New Jersey College Affordability Study Commission and he served on the Hudson County 2011 Freeholder Apportionment Commission, which was charged with drawing the Hudson County Freeholder Districts after the 2010 Census.

In addition, he was appointed by former Governor Jon Corzine to be a member of the Rutgers University Board of Trustees and was appointed to the New Jersey Israel Commission by former Governor Richard J. Codey.

Drawing on his history and experience in state and local government, Jonathan provides a wide breadth of representation for clients in the fields of transportation and infrastructure, healthcare, education, telecommunications, environmental, gaming, regulatory affairs, and economic and business development.

Jonathan received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Rutgers University, New Brunswick and his Master of Public Affairs and Politics degree from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. He resides in Hoboken New Jersey where he is active in local and county-wide politics.

ALEXANDRIA SANTIAGO

ALEXANDRIA SANTIAGO

(New Jersey, )

Alexandria is a Government Affairs Analyst in McCarter's Government Affairs group. She regularly monitors and analyzes legislative developments and provides updates to clients on issues that affect their business or industry. Alexandria previously served in numerous positions in politics, including as a legislative aide and scheduler for New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblywomen Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul; as a legislative intern for US Senator Bob Menendez, focusing on matters before the Judiciary Committee, and as a legislative affairs intern for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.

Monmouth County Young Dems, President

GUILLERMO ARTILES

GUILLERMO ARTILES

(New Jersey, )

Guillermo Artiles is the chair of McCarter's Government Affairs practice and advocates for clients across multiple industries, including energy, utilities, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, education, advertising, and fintech.

As a registered Government Affairs Agent in New Jersey, Guillermo helps clients achieve their governmental, media, and business development objectives. Most recently, Guillermo served as Associate Counsel to Governor Philip D. Murphy, where he gained in-depth regulatory experience. In Governor Murphy's front office, Guillermo handled legislative initiatives, overseeing a portfolio of departments and agencies that included Treasury, Banking & Insurance, Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Protection, Motor Vehicle, and the Board of Public Utilities. Guillermo also handled appointments in Counsel's Office and oversaw the Governor's vetting process for judicial and prosecutorial candidates across the State.

The Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Practice, New Jersey, 2023-2027

Distinguished Alumni Award, Rutgers School of Law-Newark Alumni Association, 2025

INNOVATE100 New Jersey Innovation Leader, Innovation+, 2025

Cannabis Power 50 List, InsiderNJ

Best Hispanic Business Leaders List, BINJE, 2025

New Jersey Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2022-2023

Rising Star, Rutgers Law School Minority Student Program, 2023

New Leader of the Bar, New Jersey Law Awards, 2023

Dealmakers (Cannabis), New Jersey Law Journal, 2022

ROI Influencers Power List: Government Affairs, ROI-NJ, 2021-2024

ROI Influencers: People of Color List, ROI-NJ, 2019-2023

40 Under 40, NJBIZ, 2019

Advocacy Award, Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 2019

New Jersey Globe Power List, 2022-2023

NJBiz Next Generation of Leaders, 2021

2023 Latinos 40 Under 40, Tri-State NYC, Negocios Now

Essex County's Top Lawyers, Government and Administration, 2023

First Tee of Metropolitan New York, Board Member

New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Board Member

Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Board Member

Law360 New Jersey, Editorial Advisory Board

NJ Legal Education & Empowerment Project, Advisory Board Member

The Waterfront Project, Board Member

Full Court Peace, Board Member

Cuba Study Group, Board Member

Americas Society/Council of the Americas, Cuba Working Group Member

Cuban American Alliance for Leadership & Education, Board Member

Hamilton College, Alumni Recruiter

U.S. District Court, Merit Selection Panel

U.S. District Court, Newark, Chairman, Merit Selection Panel

Having worked in the administrations of the last two governors of New Jersey and for a New Jersey federal judge, Guillermo brings a deep understanding of the political and legal landscape of the state to his work with clients. Focusing his practice on government affairs and complex business litigation, he advocates for individual clients and trade associations across multiple industries, including, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, pharmaceutical, alcohol, automotive, construction, long-term care, education, energy, advertising, and fintech. Guillermo chairs McCarter's bipartisan Government Affairs practice, leads the firm's Cannabis Group, is the managing partner of the Trenton office, and is a member of the firm's Executive Committee.

A registered Government Affairs Agent in New Jersey, Guillermo helps clients achieve their governmental, media, and business development objectives. He helped to launch the firm's Trenton office in 2019 and, under his leadership, the Government Affairs group has grown to be the second largest lawyer-lobbying firm in New Jersey. He is widely recognized as a political leader in the state, with ROI-NJ noting "He's a force in Trenton and around the state, as he has mastered the ability to match top-notch legal knowledge with political intuitiveness and polish." Guillermo is active in state and national politics, and served as co-chair of President Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign in New Jersey.

As Associate Counsel to Governor Philip D. Murphy, Guillermo handled legislative initiatives, overseeing a portfolio of departments and agencies that included Treasury, Banking & Insurance, Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Protection, Motor Vehicle, and the Board of Public Utilities. He was also responsible for appointments in Counsel's Office and oversaw the Governor's vetting process for judicial and prosecutorial candidates across the State.

Previously, Guillermo served as Corporate Counsel at Greenskies Renewable Energy, the largest commercial and industrial solar energy developer in the United States.

After law school, Guillermo served as a law clerk to the Honorable Esther Salas, United States District Judge, District of New Jersey. He draws on this experience to provide local counsel services to clients involved in Hatch-Waxman and other complex litigation in the United States District Court of New Jersey.

During law school, Guillermo worked in the Intergovernmental Affairs Group of Governor Chris Christie, as the Governor's Executive Fellow from Rutgers University's Eagleton Institute of Politics.

In the community, Guillermo serves on the boards of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, First Tee of Metropolitan New York, and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He is also active in the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey, the Hispanic National Bar Association, the New Jersey Legal & Education Empowerment Project, the Cuban American Alliance for Leadership & Education, Waterfront Project, Cuba Study Group, and Full Court Peace.

REGINA APPOLON

REGINA APPOLON

(New Jersey, )

Regina is an experienced government affairs professional with deep knowledge of New Jersey's political and legislative landscape. She advocates for clients across a broad range of industries, providing strategic counsel and guiding them through the complex processes and regulatory frameworks of government.

Widely respected in Trenton, Regina brings extensive public and private sector experience to her work. Prior to joining McCarter, she served as a Strategic Advisor and Government Affairs Professional at a leading Trenton-based lobbying firm, where she represented clients in the technology, education, transportation, healthcare, and social services sectors.

New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus, Treasurer

NY/NJ Baykeeper, Board Member

PAM's List, Board Member

Union County Democrats, Senior Advisor, Past President

InsiderNJ Powerful Women of NJ List, 2023?2026

InsiderNJ Top 11 Lobbyist Power List, 2024?2025

African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Women Who Empower Award, 2026

ROI-NJ Influencers: Women in Business, 2023, 2025

ROI-NJ Influencers: People of Color, 2023?2025

NJBiz 40 Under 40

Regina is an experienced government affairs professional with deep knowledge of New Jersey's political and legislative landscape. She advocates for clients across a broad range of industries, providing strategic counsel and guiding them through the complex processes and regulatory frameworks of government.

Widely respected in Trenton, Regina brings extensive public and private sector experience to her work. Prior to joining McCarter, she served as a Strategic Advisor and Government Affairs Professional at a leading Trenton-based lobbying firm, where she represented clients in the technology, education, transportation, healthcare, and social services sectors.

Regina also previously served as Chief of Staff for Assemblywoman Angela McKnight. In this role, she played a pivotal role in the passage of landmark legislation including the creation of a separate hair braiding license in New Jersey; financial literacy requirements for students in grades 6 through 8; and the CROWN Act, which bans discrimination based on hair texture and style. These measures gained national attention and are now state law.

Regina began her career as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Assemblyman John Wisniewski, Chair of the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee, and Co-Chair of the New Jersey Legislative Select Committee on Investigations.

A graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Regina currently serves as Treasurer of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus Foundation and as a Board Member of NY/NJ Baykeeper, and PAM'S List.

DAVID GLASS

DAVID GLASS

(New Jersey, )

CLB Partners, LLC, founded in 2012, is a full-service, bipartisan consulting firm specializing in state and federal government relations, public affairs/communications, strategic advisory services and business consulting. The partners and staff at CLB Partners are well versed in New Jersey government; whether it is the Executive Branch Cabinet and immediate staff of Legislators from around New Jersey, our experience is unparalleled. Our firms bi-partisanship, allows us to move seamlessly through either caucus in the Legislature or any geography within the State. Our regional diversity, allows us to work within all regions of state, whether it be northern, central or southern New Jersey.

We work in a collaborative and bipartisan way to address a client's specific needs and are proud of our high ethical standards, reputation, and track record of success. We value our reputation and that of our clients, and place a premium on honesty, integrity, and long-term relationships. Our clients are our partners. We strive to be both trusted advisors and effective advocates. We believe in hard work, a disciplined process, consistent communication, accountability, and success.

CLB Partners has been at the forefront leading the debate on issues of local, state and national importance, including casino gaming, education, energy, environment, union labor, financial services, transportation, health care, telecommunications, and engineering.

Our strong understanding of the public affairs and government relations' process helps us maximize our efforts for our clients' benefit in all aspects of government, from local to state to federal.

Our firm's capabilities are reflective of the unique political environment, offering solutions statewide. We distinguish ourselves by having bi-partisan talent that comes from the highest levels of business, government, politics and. As such, we collaborate to create dynamic strategies that adapt to challenges and shape the outcome for our clients, deploying whatever capability, tactic and team is best for the challenge. Our proven results are reflected annually in Public Laws, committee reports, agency budgets and regulatory activities.

List of Services:
Government & Public Affairs
State & Local Advocacy
Grassroots Coalition Building
Grassroots Advocacy
Public Relations
Business Development

0-5 years

Successfully negotiated complex compliance and enforcement issues with state agencies to reduce the penalty liability on behalf of our clients

Successfully obtain various permits and reduced the timeframe for review at regulatory agencies

Provided access to high-level officials at governmental agencies

Analyzed and provided public comments clients on various regulatory proposals

Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Mr. Glass provides extensive knowledge of environmental policy and regulatory processes to CLB Partners. Having previously served as Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Mr. Glass oversaw many high-level projects including $380 million in post-Sandy resiliency projects. In addition, as Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Glass was tasked with overseeing major policy initiatives as well as improving efficiency within the NJDEP.

Prior to being named Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Glass served as Deputy Chief of Staff within the NJDEP. In this role, he forged close relationships with Members of the New Jersey Legislature and New Jersey Congressional Delegation as he oversaw the legislative process for NJDEP and testified before various legislative committees.

Prior to NJDEP, Mr. Glass served as Director of Community Relations for Congressman Leonard Lance. In this role, he forged close relationships with various state, county and local elected officials. In addition to his public service, he has been actively involved in several state and federal campaigns in New Jersey, which serves as an example of his versatility to understand politics as well as public policy.

Mr. Glass received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Rutgers University.

MICHAEL MAITLAND

MICHAEL MAITLAND

(New Jersey, )

A consummate government affairs professional, Michael Maitland has more than 15 years of experience in all levels of government, successfully working with public officials and the business community on a broad swath of issues including defense, energy, infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals at the state and federal levels. He has spent his career working on behalf of public officials in New Jersey and in the nation's capital and now uses this experience to help clients with all of their government affairs needs. Michael has built solid relationships with Members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate, congressional committees and staff, as well as officials at the White House and throughout the federal government, gaining deep and invaluable experience with the inner workings of government that will benefit clients as they work to affect change at the legislative and regulatory levels.

Top Lobbyist, The Hill, 2022-2025

The Chief of Staff Association

American-Swiss Foundation Young Leaders Conference, 2015 Fellow

Leadership New Jersey, 2007 Fellow

A consummate government affairs professional, Michael Maitland has more than 15 years of experience in all levels of government, successfully working with public officials and the business community on a broad swath of issues including defense, energy, infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals at the state and federal levels. He has spent his career working on behalf of public officials in New Jersey and in the nation's capital and now uses this experience to help clients with all of their government affairs needs.

Michael has built solid relationships with Members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate, congressional committees and staff, as well as officials at the White House and throughout the federal government, gaining deep and invaluable experience with the inner workings of government that will benefit clients as they work to affect change at the legislative and regulatory levels.

Michael most recently served as chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-1). Prior to that, he was deeply involved in New Jersey state politics. Michael served as chief of staff and campaign manager for multiple members of the New Jersey State Legislature and was involved in a number of major legislative victories, including the state's higher education reorganization, groundbreaking economic and public safety reforms, and visionary clean energy initiatives. He was also the Southern New Jersey Director for the late US Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg.

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MATTHEW MARINELLO

(New Jersey, )
  • 973-660-3261

  • 475 South Street PO Box 1905, Morristown, NJ, 07962-1905, 

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