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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.

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.

Caiti Anderson is a staunch and intelligent client advocate who has served as a New York State based lobbyist for over eight years on behalf of trade associations, not-for-profits, and businesses.

6-10 years

Named the City & State "40 Under 40" list, 2024

Named to the City and State Who's Who in Government Relations list, 2024, 2025

Selected to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, 2023-2024

William & Mary School of Law:
Order of the Coif
Member, Law Review
Fellow, Election Law Graduate Research
Recipient, CALI Awards for Constitutional Law and Tax Law

Elmira College:
Phi Beta Kappa
Student Body President
Teaching Assistant, International Relations, Intermediate Macroeconomics

Caiti Anderson advises clients on a range of government affairs issues, including legislative strategy and processes. Recognized by City & State as a "Who's Who in Government Relations," Caiti counsels corporations, trade associations, individuals, and nonprofits on the complex intersection of law and government relations.

As a member of the Government Affairs team, Caiti's practice focuses on legislative and regulatory advocacy. Caiti's client representation before the New York State government regularly includes communicating client positions to members of the Legislature, state agencies, and the Governor's office. She monitors, analyzes, and reports on the status of pending legislation, keeping clients up to date on a minute-by-minute basis of new developments in Albany. Additionally, she regularly drafts legislation on behalf of clients and helps move those bills through the legislative life cycle in the State Capitol. Caiti also assists clients with procurement strategies, helping clients access government funding through a myriad of available channels.

Caiti serves on the firm's Enrichment in Action Committee. She is also active with civic service, serving on the boards of directors of Empire Justice Center and the Friends of Dyken Pond. She was recently appointed as the External Affairs Committee Chair for Empire Justice Center. Caiti is also the programming chair for the American Bar Association's Business Law Government Affairs Committee. She graduated summa cum laude from William & Mary School of Law, where she served as an Election Law Graduate Research Fellow. During that time, she worked at the Virginia Department of Elections, evaluating legality of requiring notarization of petition affidavits and proposing broader affidavit regulations to the State Board of Elections.

I currently represent clients in the areas of healthcare, healthcare financing, health reform, health certificate of need (CON), casino gaming, lottery, horse racing, transportation, motor vehicles, rental cars, insurance, state and local taxes, franchises, business regulation, IT - information technology, environmental regulation, procurement, state contracting, bid protests, and acquisition of public funds for private programs and projects. Additionally, I advise clients on state and local ethics laws, election laws and lobbying rules.

I previously served as the former staff counsel to the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the Department of Fiscal Services.

My clients range from the CBAC Gaming (Horseshoe Casino Baltimore), Education Affiliates/Fortis College, Enterprise/Alamo/National Rental Cars, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, and Washington Area New Auto Dealers Association.

20+ years

Former staff counsel to Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee handling matters related to state & local taxes, retirement, and agency budgets

Experienced lobbyist on health care delivery systems, health insurance, and health occupations, including managed care, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, dental plans, and pharmaceuticals

Team leader on multi-firm effort to preserve the Preakness Stakes in Maryland and to enact a statutory framework for a nearly $400 million capital redevelopment effort for Maryland's racetracks

Counsel for automotive industries including new automobile dealers and rental car agencies

Lead lobbyist on legislation to authorize transportation network companies

Experienced gaming lobbyist representing lottery, casino, racetrack, and sports wagering interests

Procurement counsel assisting entities on RFPs, bids and other offers of goods, services, and construction to state & local governments

Counsels clients on state and local ethics laws, gift laws, campaign contribution compliance, election laws, and lobbying rules

Fiscal Analyst, Department of Fiscal Services (1988)
Committee Staff, Maryland Senate Budget & Taxation Committee (1989 - 1990)

  • RWL's government relations group consistently ranks among Maryland's top lobbyists for good reason. Their team approach, in-depth understanding of their clients' interests, relationships at all levels of government and superb strategies are second to none. - Joseph De Francis, Former President and CEO, Maryland Jockey Club
  • Michael V. Johansen is the Administrative Partner at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC and the Chair of the firm's Administrative Law and Regulatory Compliance practice. Mike has nearly 30 years of experience in lobbying and legal matters before the General Assembly, executive agencies, and local/municipal governments in the state of Maryland. As a registered lobbyist, he has represented clients in the areas of healthcare, healthcare financing, health reform, health certificate of need (CON), casino gaming, lottery, horse racing, transportation, motor vehicles, rental cars, insurance, state and local taxes, franchises, business regulation, IT - information technology, environmental regulation, procurement, state contracting, bid protests, and acquisition of public funds for private programs and projects. Mike also advises clients on state and local ethics laws, gift laws, campaign contribution compliance, election laws and lobbying rules.

    Prior to joining the firm, Mike was legislative staff to the Maryland General Assembly, the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee, and the Department of Fiscal Services. He is a member of the board of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Maryland Chapter and a board member of the Indian Creek School.

    Matthew is a lobbyist who has a history of result-oriented success. He has obtained client successes through lobbying the Maryland legislature, executive branch, and agencies along with grassroots activities and engagement.

    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.

    Matthew has been an advocate for over five years as a registered lobbyist in Maryland at RWL Law and has represented a variety of clients, including trade associations, businesses, non-profits and other entities on tax issues, business regulatory matters, capital budget requests and a variety of other matters. Additional experience includes managing numerous Maryland State and Local political campaigns including time at the Maryland Senate and House Democratic Caucuses and serving as a Senate staffer for the Maryland Senate Majority Leader for several years.

    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.

    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.

  • Brad Rifkin's adept strategy was further bolstered by the firm's team-oriented approach. RWL, a staple in Annapolis' political circle and across the state of Maryland, has helped achieve high profile legislative changes for well over a decade by successfully navigating an intensely difficult environment. - Kevin Atticks, Executive Director - Brewers Association of Maryland, Maryland Wineries Association & Maryland Distillers Guild
  • RWL's government relations group consistently ranks among Maryland's top lobbyists for good reason. Their team approach, in-depth understanding of their clients' interests, relationships at all levels of government and superb strategies are second to none. - Joseph De Francis, Former President and CEO, Maryland Jockey Club
  • 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.

    Camille is an attorney and Co-Chair of RWL's Government Relations Division. She is an effective advocate for a diverse group of clients with complicated and nuanced issues before legislative and procurement decision makers. Work closely with clients to develop strategy and implement both short- and long-term goals.

    6-10 years

    The Daily Record's Top 100 Women 2021
    The Daily's Record's 2017 VIP List (Very Important Professional)
    2017 Maryland Rising Star - Legislative & Governmental Affairs
    2016 Maryland Rising Star - Legislative & Governmental Affairs
    2015 Maryland Rising Star - Legislative & Governmental Affairs
    2014 Maryland Rising Star

    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.

    Amy Kellogg has been lobbying for over 25 years on behalf of a variety of clients including professional associations, businesses, and not for profits before all levels of New York State government including the state legislature, the governor's office and numerous state agencies.

    20+ years

    Recipient, Kate Stoneman Award, 2026

    Named to the City & State Trailblazers in Health Care list, 2025

    Named to the City & State "40 in Their 40s" list, 2024

    Named to the City & State Trailblazers in Law list, 2024

    Named to the City & State Above and Beyond: Gen X list, 2023

    Selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for Government Relations

    Named to the City & State Telecommunications Power 50 list, 2021

    Donald D. DeAngelis ’60 Excellence in Alumni Service Award recipient, Albany Law School, 2018

    Participant, American Israeli Education Foundation (AIEF) Northeast Progressive Leaders Delegation trip to Israel, December 2017

    Distinguished Service Award recipient, State University of New York at Potsdam Alumni Board of Trustees, 2016

    Selected to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, 2013-2017

    Amy is a former Legislative Aide to New York Assemblywoman Helene E. Weinstein, Chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.

    As Government Affairs practice group leader and partner in charge of the firm's Albany office, Amy's law practice focuses on representing a variety of New York State professional associations, businesses, and not-for-profits before New York State Government, including the State Legislature, Governor's Office, and State Agencies. Amy is a former Legislative Aide to New York Assemblywoman Helene E. Weinstein, Chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. Her practice includes:

    - Providing lobbying and government-related services.
    - Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on the status of pending legislation.
    - Communicating clients' positions to members of the State Legislature, state agencies, and the Governor's Office.
    - Drafting legislation on behalf of clients.
    - Researching and ensuring compliance with state and federal lobby and election laws.
    - Assisting clients with strategy regarding the availability of and access to a variety of government funding-mechanisms and other programs.
    - Advising clients regarding a myriad of government relations compliance issues, from procurement regulations to campaign finance laws.

    Clients:

    1) 1980 US HWY 1 LLC

    2) Abira Medical Laboratories LLC d/b/a Genesis Diagnostics

    3) Agri-Kind NJ LLC

    4) Allied Digestive Health

    5) Alpha Generation, LLC

    6) American Petroleum Institute

    7) Amerinox Processing, Inc.

    8) Aqua New Jersey Inc

    9) Arizona College of Nursing

    10) Associated Builders & Contractors, NJ Chapter

    11) Association of Independent Colleges & Universities in in New Jersey ("AICUNJ")

    12) Base Power Company, Inc.

    13) Betfair Interactive US, LLC

    14) BTC III Acquisitions LLC

    15) Canuso Communities Corp/Aura Development Group LLC

    16) CareCentrix of NJ Inc

    17) CareOne LLC

    18) CarePoint Health

    19) CEP Renewables LLC

    20) Chelten House Products Inc.

    21) Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC

    22) Computer Square Inc/ CSI Technology Group

    23) Courses Landing Urban Renewal LLC

    24) CS Energy DevCo, LLC

    25) Dow Jones & Company Inc.

    26) DP Partners Logan I LLC

    27) EEW American Offshore Structures, Inc.

    28) Electric Power Supply Association

    29) Enhance Acquisitions LLC

    30) EQT Real Estate

    31) Fieldstone at Delran LLC

    32) Gold Bond Building Products, LLC

    33) Good Energy LP

    34) Harding HWY Urban Renewal LLC

    35) HDR Inc.

    36) Hera Property Registry, LLC

    37) Hirshland & Company

    38) Inspira Health Network

    39) International Code Council, Inc.

    40) Intersect Energy/ Intersect Advisors, LLC

    41) IPT Newark Airport Logistics Center Urban Renewal LLC

    42) Johnson Development Associates, Inc. and Its Affiliates

    43) Kennedy Health

    44) Lovett Industrial LLC

    45) LSP Transmission Holdings II, LLC

    46) MainLine Investment Partners

    47) Mainspring Energy Inc

    48) Mansfield 2021 Urban Renewal LLC

    49) Men of Steel Enterprises LLC

    50) Men of Steel Rebar Fabricators, LLC

    51) MLH Holdings, LLC

    52) Modern Remedies LLC

    53) MONOC Hospital Service Corp.

    54) MRP Industrial NE LLC

    55) National Mentor Holdings, LLC d/b/u trade name The Mentor Network

    56) Nemours/Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children

    57) New Jersey Independent Physician Practice Association

    58) NJ American Water Co

    59) NJ Apartment Association

    60) NJ Brewers Association

    61) NJ Conference of Mayors

    62) NJ Independent Physician Practice Association Inc (NJIPPA)

    63) NJ Land LLC

    64) NJ Patient Care and Access Coalition (NJPCAC)

    65) NJ Retail Merchants Association (NJRMA)

    66) NJEDGE.NET Inc

    67) NL Industries Inc

    68) Partners Pharmacy LLC

    69) Patch Management Inc

    70) Paz Brothers, Inc.

    71) Pediatrix Medical Group Inc

    72) Pegasus Development Corporation

    73) Peirce

    74) Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation & Pediatrics

    75) Princeton Hosted Solutions LLC

    76) Prologis Logistics Services, Inc obo Three Eagles Nest LLC c/o Invesco Real Estate

    77) Property Registration Champions, LLC DBA PROCHAMPS

    78) Prudential Financial Inc

    79) Reclamation Technologies Inc

    80) Ridgewood Real Estate Partners

    81) Simco Logistics Inc. d/b/a Jack & Jill D.S.D.

    82) SoilSafe Inc

    83) SRC Advisors LLC

    84) Stalwart Equities

    85) Strategic Affairs Consulting LLC

    86) Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA)

    87) TerraTech Corp

    88) Thea Energy, Inc.

    89) Thomas & Robin Stavola

    90) Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey

    91) Tuckerton Seaport

    92) Union League National Golf Club

    93) VH Atlantic City Resorts LLC

    94) Vinedrea Wines, LLC

    95) VNA Health Group, Inc.

    96) Vulcan Materials Company

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