770-789-2377
151 Ted Turner Drive NW, Suite 6, Atlanta, GA, 30303,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
At Pratt & Michael Public Affairs, our mission is to empower clients to shape public policy, protect their interests, and build lasting influence through strategic advocacy, trusted relationships, and ethical leadership. We navigate the complexities of government with clarity, credibility, and purpose.
We are a Georgia-based public affairs and government relations firm helping organizations engage state and local leaders, anticipate obstacles, and act decisively. With decades of experience across government and business, we deliver tailored solutions in lobbying, stakeholder engagement, issue advocacy, and crisis communication.
20+ years
James Magazine's Lobbyist Hall of Fame
David Pratt is a respected government relations strategist with over two decades of lobbying and public affairs experience across healthcare, economic development, energy, finance, public safety, insurance, and technology. A former Army enlisted soldier and later Reserve Officer, David began his political career in 1998 with Chairman Emeritus Ben Harbin. He has led advocacy efforts for corporations and associations, with deep expertise in legislative process, coalition-building, and executive advising. For 17 years, he was a Partner at a regional lobbying firm before co-founding Pratt & Michael Public Affairs. David studied at Marion Military Institute (valedictorian) and the University of Georgia (BS, political science), and earned a Certificate of Negotiation from Harvard Kennedy School.
1) Alliance For Responsible Consumer Legal Funding
2) Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Inc.
4) Blue Water Industries Florida LLC
8) Confianz Global Inc. DBA StackBench
9) Dealer Services Network, LLC
11) Firstfloor, Inc.
12) GL Partners, Inc
13) HeyTutor Inc.
14) Hillpointe Construction LLC
15) Inspected
16) International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM")
22) Mooresville Btr Developers, LLC
25) North Carolina Troopers Association
27) Platinum Entertainment Services
29) Preformed Line Products (PLP)
30) Prestige Land &, Site Works
32) RedSpeed USA
35) SeatGeek, Inc.
37) Starmount Healthcare Management
39) The Canopy Owner, LPV, LLC
40) TickPick, LLC
41) Town of Troutman
42) Treenail Development, Inc.
43) Vapor Technology Association
45) Windstream Services, LLC on behalf of its operating companies in NC
46) Yes. Every Kid.
47) Z Data, Inc.
2021 NC Top 25 Lobbyist
2019 NCED Leadership Award
Kevin Wilkinson joined The Southern Group in 2024, expanding the firm's footprint in Raleigh, North Carolina. He brings extensive legislative and executive experience from roles in both the public and private sectors.
As a proud North Carolinian, Kevin's professional path has been largely dedicated to molding and promoting key policies at local, state, and national levels. From 2016 to 2019, he held leadership roles in North Carolina's public education sector. First, as the Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to the N.C. State Superintendent at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, then later as the Executive Director of External Affairs at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. In these roles, Kevin helped design and gather support for the organization's policy priorities and initiatives.
Before that, Kevin served as a Policy Advisor to Senator Robert Bryan. He led and implemented several education reforms and staffed various committees such as Appropriations, Education, Judiciary, Pension, and Retirement. Kevin also worked on Capitol Hill as a staff member for U.S. Representative Robert Pittenger, supporting and advocating for the needs of constituents across his district.
Most recently, Kevin took his experience in North Carolina's government to the private sector, serving as SVP of Government Affairs at EQV Strategic. In that capacity, Kevin worked directly with policymakers on the state and federal levels to advocate for his clients. His range of policy areas includes education, economic and business development, technology, transportation, telecommunications, healthcare, gaming, sports, and local government.
Outside his day-to-day work, Kevin uses his expertise to give back to his community as Vice Chair of the Board of Visitors for Appalachian State University.
Kevin has received numerous awards and recognition for his work, including being named one of the top lobbyists in North Carolina by the North State Journal since 2020 and receiving the North Carolina Education Leadership Award in 2018.
Kevin studied political science and economics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and earned an M.B.A. from Liberty University. He resides in Raleigh with his wife Megan and their daughter Margot.
404-953-1074
151 Ted Turner Drive NW, Suite 6, Atlanta, GA, 30303,
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, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality
Links:Website
At Pratt & Michael Public Affairs, our mission is to empower clients to shape public policy, protect their interests, and build lasting influence through strategic advocacy, trusted relationships, and ethical leadership. We navigate the complexities of government with clarity, credibility, and purpose.
We are a Georgia-based public affairs and government relations firm helping organizations engage state and local leaders, anticipate obstacles, and act decisively. With decades of experience across government and business, we deliver tailored solutions in lobbying, stakeholder engagement, issue advocacy, and crisis communication.
1) Ampact
3) Autism Providers of Georgia, Inc.
7) D2L, Ltd.
8) Diamondback Specialized CMV Training
9) DonorsChoose
10) Everfi
11) Georgia Alcohol Dealers Association, INC
12) Georgia School of Orthodontics
13) Good-Lite
15-20 years
James Magazine Top Female Lobbyist (2015)
Callie Michael is a seasoned public affairs and government relations professional with a strong track record of advancing complex policy objectives and shaping strategic communications in high-stakes environments. She specializes in advocacy strategy, stakeholder engagement, and results-driven campaigns across sectors. Her career began in Washington, D.C., where she maintained a top-secret DoD security clearance and worked with the U.S. House Appropriations Committee (Defense Subcommittee), gaining rare insight into the federal appropriations process. In Georgia, she served as a principal analyst with the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, later advising Senate leadership as policy director. For 15 years, she served as Managing Partner at a regional lobbying firm before founding Pratt & Michael Public Affairs. Recognitions include James Magazine Top Female Lobbyist (2015). Callie is a graduate of the University of Alabama and lives in Atlanta.
(215) 238-3000
222 N Person St, Suite 203, Raleigh, NC, 27601,
1) Alliance For Responsible Consumer Legal Funding
2) Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
3) Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Inc.
7) Confianz Global Inc. DBA StackBench
8) Dealer Services Network, LLC
12) Firstfloor, Inc.
13) GL Partners, Inc
14) HeyTutor Inc.
15) Hillpointe Construction LLC
16) Inspected
22) North Carolina Bail Agents Association
23) North Carolina Troopers Association
25) Platinum Entertainment Services
27) Preformed Line Products (PLP)
28) Prestige Land &, Site Works
30) RedSpeed USA
33) SeatGeek, Inc.
34) Starmount Healthcare Management
36) Town of Troutman
37) United States Performance Center LLC
38) Vapor Technology Association
41) Yes. Every Kid.
42) Z Data, Inc.
(864) 616-9696
222 N Person St, Suite 203, Raleigh, NC, 27601,
1) Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
2) Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Inc.
7) Confianz Global Inc. DBA StackBench
8) Dealer Services Network, LLC
11) Firstfloor, Inc.
12) HeyTutor Inc.
13) Hillpointe Construction LLC
14) Inspected
19) North Carolina Sports Legacy Foundation
20) North Carolina Troopers Association
22) Preformed Line Products (PLP)
24) RedSpeed USA
26) SeatGeek, Inc.
27) Securly, Inc.
29) Starmount Healthcare Management
31) Windstream Services, LLC on behalf of its operating companies in NC
32) Yes. Every Kid.
33) Z Data, Inc.
(850) 671-4401
P.O. Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL, 32302,
717-238-2970
300 N. 2nd Street, Suite 1200, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
2) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
4) American International Group, Inc.
11) Crown Holding of NEPA, LLC
13) DocuSign, Inc.
17) Elmwood Park Zoo
19) Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank
20) Flashpass
21) Girl Scouts of the Heart of Pennsylvania
22) Google LLC and its Affiliates
23) Harristown Enterprises, Inc.
25) Help at Home LLC
27) jawnt, Inc.
28) Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania
29) Karbon Capital Partners Corp
30) Keystone College
31) King's College
36) McClure Company
37) Michael Baker International
38) NextEra Energy Resources LLC
41) Office of the Commissioner of Baseball
43) PA Gardens, Inc.
45) Pegasystems
46) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
47) Pennsylvania Homecare Association
48) Pennsylvania Humanities Council
50) PMI US Corporate Services Inc. and Affiliates
51) Pocono Raceway
52) Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated
53) Quality Technology Services, LLC
54) Qualtrics
55) Rodale Institute
56) Socure
58) Sunoco L.P.
60) Teach PA
61) Temple University Health System
63) The Janus School
65) Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
67) WGL Energy
69) WinnDevelopment
(850) 671-4401
Po Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2570,
2) Apple Inc
3) Aramark Educational Services, LLC
7) Chabad Hebrew Academy, Inc.
9) D2L, Ltd.
11) Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County
12) Episcopal Children's Services, Inc.
13) Evolv Technology
15) Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation
16) Florida State College at Jacksonville Foundation
17) Helios Foundation Education
18) IBM
19) International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
20) Junior Achievement of Florida Foundation, Inc.
21) Learning Spring
22) Merlyn Mind Inc.
23) Monroe County School District
24) National Geographic Learning
27) Prometric LLC
29) Reed Charitable Foundation
30) School Board of Broward County
31) SchooLinks, Inc.
32) Southern Regional Education Board
34) TSG Education Advisors, LLC.
35) Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, U.S.
36) Workbay LLC
(818) 235-0789
4800 Six Fork Rd Suite 220, Raleigh, NC, 27609,
1) Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, Inc.
9) Hillpointe Construction LLC
10) Inspected