In 2000, Harris Jones founded Harris Jones & Malone, LLC. To date, she remains the first and only Black woman in the State of Maryland to own and manage a law practice with a focus in lobbying, government relations, procurement, labor negotiations, criminal defense, and administrative trial board representation at both the state and local levels. Harris Jones & Malone proudly serves municipalities and related quasi-public agencies, non-profits, and small and large business enterprises, both publicly and privately held. Currently, Harris Jones & Malone represents clients on issues concerning, but not limited to construction, energy, water, retail sales, education, transportation, public safety, healthcare, gaming, real estate, telecommunications, procurement, corporate law, state funding for public and private development projects, taxation, labor, insurance, public interest, election, and environmental law.
Due to her hard work and tireless advocacy, Harris Jones is widely regarded as a lobbyist with the ability to effect real change in the legislative process, regardless of the size of her client or the perceived power of her opponent. As a result of her successful track record, her clients have enabled her to become the first Black attorney/lobbyist to be consistently ranked in the top five earning lobbyists in Maryland following the conclusion of each legislative session since 2009.
Harris Jones has worked on high profile matters such as the repeal of Maryland's Death Penalty, the enactment of the Civil Marriage Protection Act, and in 2019, the Community Safety and Strengthening Act, which authorizes Johns Hopkins University to establish a university police department.
Among her many legislative accomplishments, Harris Jones lobbied successfully for the passage of a priority lien bill on behalf of the Community Associations Institute Maryland Legislative Action Committee (CAI), an organization representing common ownership communities. For many years, CAI had battled with financial institutions over this critical legislation. In only her second legislative session representing CAI, Harris Jones was able to facilitate an agreement and secure the votes needed to pass the bill. This law allows condominium associations to recover up to four months of association fees at the time of a foreclosure sale. Hard hit by the downturn in the housing market, association fees are vital to the financial stability of all common ownership communities.
Harris Jones is a Member of the Board of Trustees/Directors of three publicly traded companies: Industrial Logistics Properties Trust, Diversified Healthcare Trust, and TravelCenters of America, LLC. She also serves on the Board of Trustees/Directors of Everyman Theatre and Baltimore Museum of Art. In 2021, Harris Jones was listed as one of The Daily Record's Power 100. She was also recognized by Savoy Magazine as one of the Most Influential Black Corporate Directors, an international honor. In 2019 Harris Jones received the Current Leader Award from the Alliance of Black Women Attorneys of Maryland, Inc. In 2016, Harris Jones received the Friend of Dyslexia Award for Outstanding Dyslexia Advocacy and also received the Maryland Government Relations Association's Community Service Award. Since 2000, Harris Jones has earned the following honors: YWCA Greater Baltimore's Special Leader Award, The Daily Record's Leadership in Law Award, The Baltimore Sun's 50 Women to Watch in 2013, The Daily Records Maryland's Top 100 Women in 2005 and 2009, The Baltimore Business Journal's 40 under 40, The Baltimore Times' Top 25 Young Leaders to Watch, and the Maryland Coalition for Responsive Government's 21st Century Woman distinction.
1) AbbVie Inc.
3) Associated Builders & Contractors
4) Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) on behalf of National Strategies, LLC
5) Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
7) Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership
8) Benchmark Education Company
9) Benevis, LLC
10) CFG Bank Arena
11) Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company
12) Community Associations Institute/Maryland Legislative Action Committee
13) DoorDash, Inc.
16) Employ Prince George's, Inc.
18) Family Tree, The
19) Genentech, Inc., a Member of the Roche Group
20) Greater Baltimore Committee
21) Harris Jones & Malone, LLC
23) HWS LLC dba Henry's Wrecker Service
24) Johns Hopkins
26) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
30) Madison Marquette Property Investments LLC
31) Mariner Finance
32) Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund
33) Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association
36) Maryland Oncology Hematology, P.A.
37) Maryland Psychiatric Society
38) Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association
39) Maryland State's Attorneys' Association
40) Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, The
44) Mid Atlantic Floor Covering Association, Inc.
45) Noresco
46) Norfolk Southern Corporation
47) P3 Group, The
48) Penn National Gaming, Inc.
49) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
50) PRA Group, Inc.
52) RealPage, Inc.
53) RELX Group
55) Sharps Medical Waste Services
57) Southern Management Companies
61) Turo, Inc.
62) United Way of Central Maryland, Inc.
63) US Oncology
65) Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
66) Visit Baltimore
68) Washington Psychiatric Society
20+ years
Tim has spent twelve years building a record as one of the most effective advocates in Annapolis, representing a diverse group of clients at the state's legislative and executive branches, and county governments. Prior to engaging in government relations, Tim served as Chief of Staff to Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., the longest serving State Senate President in United States history. Tim is a graduate of West Virginia University, and the West Virginia University College of Law, where he serves as a member of the Board of Visitors. Tim is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association. Tim lives in Baltimore County.
2) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
6) Association of Dental Support Organizations
7) AT&T
11) Beatty Development Group LLC
13) BSC America
16) Chesapeake Beach
17) Cisco
18) City of Aberdeen
20) Columbia Care
21) Concentra
23) County Commissioners of Calvert County, Maryland
25) Darden, Inc.
26) Don Bosco Christo Rey High School and Corporate World Study Program
27) Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc.
28) Election Systems & Software
29) Enterprise Commuity Development, Inc.
30) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
31) Ernst & Young
33) FiscalNote
34) Flagger Force
35) GCOM
37) GetInsured
41) GR Patel & Associates, Inc.
43) Greenvest
51) International Sleep Products Association
52) Konterra Realty
53) Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition
54) Maryland Association of Boards of Education
55) Maryland Horse Breeders Association
60) Next One Up
61) Nissan North America, Inc.
63) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
65) Perry White Ross & Jacobson
67) Procter & Gamble
68) Public Service Enterprise Group
71) Recovery Centers of America
73) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
74) SkyGenUSA
76) Sports Facilities Management, LLC
80) Sun Service LLC
81) TrueRoll
83) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
84) US Wind, Inc.
86) W.R. Grace & Co.
89) Washington Gas
Jonas Jacobson developed a broad government relations practice after 15 years serving in key leadership roles in State and local government. Jonas has extensive experience working on public policy matters and has worked on complex initiatives involving environment, energy, transportation, infrastructure, development and public works matters. During his government tenure, he served under three Maryland Governors and was appointed to the Maryland Department of the Environment as Deputy Secretary. Jonas also served as Director of Environmental Protection for Baltimore County. His practice involves engagement with the leadership of state and local agencies and the Maryland General Assembly. Jonas received a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law and a Bachelor of Science from Towson University. Jonas is the President of the Howard County Conservancy and serves on the Board of the Towson University Alumni Association.
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
6) AT&T
8) Beatty Development Group LLC
9) BSC America
11) Cisco
12) Concentra
14) Darden, Inc.
16) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
17) Ernst & Young
21) Greenvest
26) International Sleep Products Association
27) Konterra Realty
28) LKQ Corporation
30) Nissan North America, Inc.
31) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
33) Preston Scheffenacker Properties
34) Procter & Gamble
35) Public Service Enterprise Group
38) Rock Creek Foundation, The
39) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
40) Sheetz, Inc.
44) Sun Service LLC
46) US Wind, Inc.
47) W.R. Grace & Co.
48) Washington Gas
Thomas Tompsett, Jr. is a seasoned trial attorney and registered lobbyist who joined Harris Jones & Malone in the spring of 2017. Tompsett's reputation for honesty, coupled with a fiery competitive spirit, has made him a successful and respected attorney and advocate. Since joining HJM, Tompsett has been deeply engaged in a spectrum of public policy matters, which include, but are not limited to, business regulation and taxation, transportation, mental health, laboratory testing, domestic violence, construction law, land use and zoning, real property, and public education. As a lobbyist, Tompsett strives not only to shape sensible policy for his clients but to assist them in raising their profiles both in Annapolis and throughout the State of Maryland.
Tompsett also maintains a boutique criminal defense and administrative law practice with a manageable caseload to give the legal matters of his clients the meaningful attention they deserve. Tompsett's criminal practice areas include misdemeanor and felony charges such as driving under the influence (DUI), driving while impaired (DWI), theft, assault, controlled dangerous substance (CDS) distribution and/or possession, white-collar crimes, and homicides in every county in the State of Maryland. Analytical, yet conversational, Tompsett can convey complex legal theories in straightforward, relatable terms. For all these reasons, Tompsett is a crucial complement to Harris Jones & Malone's team of skilled and highly respected advocates.
1) AFT-Maryland
2) Article IV
4) Associated Builders & Contractors
5) Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) on behalf of National Strategies, LLC
6) Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
8) Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership
9) Cloudforce
10) Community Associations Institute/Maryland Legislative Action Committee
11) DoorDash, Inc.
13) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
15) Greater Baltimore Committee
16) Harris Jones & Malone, LLC
19) Housing Opportunity Commission
21) HWS LLC dba Henry's Wrecker Service
22) James K. Davis
23) Johns Hopkins
25) Mariner Finance
26) Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund
27) Maryland Land Title Association
28) Maryland Minority Contractors Association, Inc.
29) Maryland Multi-Housing Association
30) Maryland Psychiatric Society
31) Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association
34) Mid Atlantic Floor Covering Association, Inc.
35) Noresco
36) Norfolk Southern Corporation
37) Philip Morris International
39) RELX Group
40) Sharps Medical Waste Services
42) Stella May Contracting, Inc.
44) United Way of Central Maryland, Inc.
46) Visit Baltimore
48) Washington Psychiatric Society
11-15 years
Created the first a trade association of Maryland's nine Medicaid MCOs and served as Director and principal lobbyist for the MCOs who are responsible for providing health care to 1.2 million Marylanders enrolled in the Medicaid program
Provides strategic consulting and lobbying to the Maryland Hospital Association and its 64 hospitals on medical liability, tort reform, and integrated community oncology issues.
Lobbied for the passage of legislation on behalf of ZERO to Prostate Cancer making Maryland the second state in America to eliminate cost-sharing for prostate cancer screening
Named 2020 Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE)
1) Adobe Inc.
3) American Petroleum Institute
4) Amgen, Inc.
5) AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP
6) Baltimore County Public Library Board of Trustees
8) Capital One
11) Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc.
12) City of Bowie
13) Clark Construction Group, LLC
14) Comcast Cable Communications LLC
17) Equifax Inc.
18) Equinor Wind US
19) Fenwick Behavioral Services
20) Francis Energy
22) Historic St. Mary's City Commission Foundation
23) Johns Hopkins
24) Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
26) Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc.
29) Maryland Center for History & Culture
30) Maryland Hospital Association
31) Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
32) Maryland National Electrical Contractors Association
33) Maryland Troopers Association
34) Maryland-Delaware-DC Beverage Association
35) Mechanical Contractors Association of Maryland, Inc.
37) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
38) Nutanix
42) Prince George's County, Maryland
46) St. Mary's College of Maryland Foundation
47) Strittmatter Companies, Inc.
48) Susan G. Komen
49) Teach Coalition
50) TechNet
51) Thread, Inc.
Delora R. Sanchez, Esq. joined Cornerstone in October 2015 after leading Johns Hopkins Medical System's government affairs team. Delora spent nearly a decade representing Hopkins' interests before the Maryland General Assembly, Governor's office, and state administrative agencies. She has an extensive background in state legislative and regulatory issues.
As a senior vice president in Cornerstone's Annapolis office, Delora specializes in representing hospitals, managed care organizations (MCOs), pharmaceutical manufactures, medical cannabis companies, and private sector special interests. Over the past 10 years, Delora has used her deep policy expertise and legislative connections to save or create tens of millions of dollars in state funding for clients; shape Maryland's medical liability policy; and steer the top healthcare system in the world through the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the creation of the Maryland Health Benefits Exchange.
Delora was recognized by the Daily Record in 2017 as a VIP, 40 under 40 and as a Leading Woman in 2013. In 2014 Sanchez was named a Marshall Memorial Fellow -- the flagship leadership development program of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. From 2008 to 2010 she was appointed by the President of Johns Hopkins University to serve on the Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council. During the same time period, she was also appointed by then Governor Martin O'Malley to the Maryland Commission for Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities.
Delora is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and serves as chair of community engagement on the board of directors for Thread, which engages underperforming high school students facing significant barriers outside of the classroom. As a native of Baltimore and current South Baltimore resident, Delora was proud to accept an appointment by the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates to the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership Board. The organization is responsible for distributing approximately $8 million in casino revenue for community development projects in the areas immediately impacted by the casino's construction. Previously, she was a board member of the Charles Village Community Benefits District and Vice Chair of the board for Hope Forward, which provides support transitioning for former foster youth.
Delora holds a Juris Doctor degree with a concentration in Health Law from University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and an undergraduate degree in Healthcare Management from Towson University. She is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Delora is a lifelong resident of Baltimore and enjoys living downtown, yoga, and biking around the City.
410-366-1500
2423 Maryland Avenue, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD, 21218,
1) AFT-Maryland
3) Associated Builders & Contractors
4) Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) on behalf of National Strategies, LLC
5) Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
6) Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership
7) Benevis, LLC
8) Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company
9) Community Associations Institute/Maryland Legislative Action Committee
10) DoorDash, Inc.
12) Employ Prince George's, Inc.
13) Family Tree, The
14) Greater Baltimore Committee
15) Harris Jones & Malone, LLC
17) Johns Hopkins
20) Mariner Finance
21) Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund
22) Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association
23) Maryland Multi-Housing Association
24) Maryland Psychiatric Society
25) Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, The
27) Norfolk Southern Corporation
28) P3 Group, The
29) Penn National Gaming, Inc.
30) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
33) Sharps Medical Waste Services
34) Southern Management Companies
443-630-0507
54 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
410-366-1500
2423 Maryland Avenue, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD, 21218,
1) Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
3) Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership
5) Benchmark Education Company
6) Benevis, LLC
7) Community Associations Institute/Maryland Legislative Action Committee
11) Family Tree, The
13) HWS LLC dba Henry's Wrecker Service
14) Johns Hopkins
17) Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund
18) Maryland Land Title Association
19) Maryland Medical Dispensary Association
20) Maryland Psychiatric Society
21) Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, The
23) Norfolk Southern Corporation
24) RealPage, Inc.
25) Southern Management Companies
26) Turo, Inc.
27) United Way of Central Maryland, Inc.
29) Visit Baltimore
443-416-4684
2 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
410-977-3419
54 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
6) Anne Arundel County Food Bank
7) Apexon
8) AT&T
10) BSC America
12) Cisco
13) Concentra
15) Darden, Inc.
17) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
21) Greenvest
26) International Sleep Products Association
27) Konterra Realty
28) LaTerra Homes
29) LKQ Corporation
30) Miller Pipeline
31) Nissan North America, Inc.
32) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
34) Procter & Gamble
35) Public Service Enterprise Group
38) Rock Creek Foundation, The
39) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
40) Sheetz, Inc.
44) Sun Service LLC
46) Union Church
47) US Wind, Inc.
48) Washington Gas
410-366-1500
2423 Maryland Avenue, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD, 21218,
1) AFT-Maryland
2) Associated Builders & Contractors
3) Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) on behalf of National Strategies, LLC
4) Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
6) Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership
7) Benevis, LLC
9) Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company
10) DoorDash, Inc.
12) Employ Prince George's, Inc.
13) Genentech, Inc., a Member of the Roche Group
14) Greater Baltimore Committee
15) Harris Jones & Malone, LLC
18) HWS LLC dba Henry's Wrecker Service
19) Johns Hopkins
21) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
24) Madison Marquette Property Investments LLC
25) Mariner Finance
26) Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund
29) Maryland Minority Contractors Association, Inc.
30) Maryland Multi-Housing Association
31) Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association
32) Maryland State's Attorneys' Association
33) Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, The
37) Mid Atlantic Floor Covering Association, Inc.
38) Norfolk Southern Corporation
39) P3 Group, The
40) Penn National Gaming, Inc.
41) PMI Global Services Inc. and Affiliates
42) PRA Group, Inc.
43) RealPage, Inc.
44) Sharps Medical Waste Services
47) Stella May Contracting, Inc.
51) Turo, Inc.
52) Vaughn Greene Funeral Home
54) Visit Baltimore
443-624-6716
54 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
5) American Innovators Network (AIN)
6) American Rental Car Association (ARCA)
9) Association of Dental Support Organizations
10) AT&T
18) Chesapeake Beach
19) Cisco
20) City of Aberdeen
22) Columbia Care
23) Concentra
25) County Commissioners of Calvert County, Maryland
27) Darden, Inc.
28) Don Bosco Christo Rey High School and Corporate World Study Program
29) Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc.
30) Election Systems & Software
31) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
33) Flagger Force
35) Gilbane Development Company
37) GR Patel & Associates, Inc.
39) Greenvest
46) International Sleep Products Association
47) Konterra Realty
48) Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition
49) Maryland Association of Boards of Education
50) Maryland Horse Breeders Association
51) MCG Health
54) Miller Pipeline
56) Next One Up
57) Nissan North America, Inc.
58) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
61) Procter & Gamble
62) Public Service Enterprise Group
65) Recovery Centers of America
67) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
68) SkyGenUSA
73) Sun Service LLC
75) TrueRoll
77) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
78) US Wind, Inc.
79) Via Path (Global Tel Link GTL)
80) Voyatek (GCOM)
82) Washington Gas
443-739-9346
54 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
3) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
5) American Innovators Network (AIN)
6) American Rental Car Association (ARCA)
9) Association of Dental Support Organizations
10) AT&T
16) BSC America
19) Chesapeake Beach
20) Cisco
21) City of Aberdeen
23) Columbia Care
24) Concentra
26) County Commissioners of Calvert County, Maryland
28) Darden, Inc.
30) Don Bosco Christo Rey High School and Corporate World Study Program
31) Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc.
32) Election Systems & Software
33) Enterprise Commuity Development, Inc.
34) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
36) Flagger Force
38) Gilbane Development Company
40) GR Patel & Associates, Inc.
42) Greenvest
49) International Sleep Products Association
50) Konterra Realty
51) Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition
52) Maryland Association of Boards of Education
53) Maryland Horse Breeders Association
54) MCG Health
57) Miller Pipeline
59) Next One Up
60) Nissan North America, Inc.
62) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
64) Perry White Ross & Jacobson
66) Procter & Gamble
67) Public Service Enterprise Group
70) Recovery Centers of America
72) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
73) SkyGenUSA
78) Sun Service LLC
80) TrueRoll
82) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
83) US Wind, Inc.
84) Via Path (Global Tel Link GTL)
85) Voyatek (GCOM)
87) Washington Gas
410-366-1500
2423 Maryland Avenue, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD, 21218,
1) AFT-Maryland
2) Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
3) Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership
4) Benchmark Education Company
5) Community Associations Institute/Maryland Legislative Action Committee
9) Greater Baltimore Committee
10) Harris Jones & Malone, LLC
11) Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington
410-366-1500
2423 Maryland Avenue, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD, 21218,
1) AFT-Maryland
2) Associated Builders & Contractors
3) Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
4) Baltimore Orioles Limited Partnership
5) Benchmark Education Company
8) Greater Baltimore Committee
11) HWS LLC dba Henry's Wrecker Service
12) Johns Hopkins
13) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
14) Mariner Finance
15) Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund
16) Maryland Psychiatric Society
17) Maryland State's Attorneys' Association
18) Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, The
21) PRA Group, Inc.
22) RealPage, Inc.
23) Sharps Medical Waste Services
25) United Way of Central Maryland, Inc.
26) Visit Baltimore
