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James Sherwood is a senior vice president with McGuireWoods Consulting, and counsel with McGuireWoods LLP. Prior to joining the firm, he served as deputy legal counsel and ethics officer in the Illinois House of Representatives. James assists clients on a range of issues, including data privacy and security, worker classification and the gig economy, electrification of the transportation sector and the affordable housing crisis. He also counsels clients on various tax incentive programs. Most recently, he assisted an international data center client in obtaining a tax incentive for data centers located in Illinois.

As deputy legal counsel, James advised legislators on a variety of matters, including legislation that overhauled the state's energy policies, transitioned Illinois to a statewide 9-1-1 system and dealt with the increase in heroin and opiate abuse. In his role as ethics officer, James ensured members were apprised of their duties under Illinois ethics laws and regulations, and advised members to ensure compliance therewith.

James also serves as a board member on the Public Policy Committee for the Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

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PAUL COSTA

(Pennsylvania, )

State Street Strategies DBA One+ Strategies

paul@onestrategies.com
1426 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102,

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We win. Period. Our team has a track record of winning in the halls of the capitol.Today's world is oversaturated with information and content. Whether you are trying to pass a piece of legislation, trying to mobilize the public to your cause, or trying to convey your brand's unique position in the marketplace, you need to define what makes you different from the competition.At Maverick Strategies, we use our decades of experience to match the right strategy and tactics to help you convey your message. We win. Differently.

1) CrossState Credit Union Association

2) CVS Health & Affiliated Entities

3) Dewey Square Group, LLC (on behalf of Exelon Generation Company, LLC)

4) Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

5) Fayette Resources, Inc.

6) Frick Art & Historical Center

7) Harrisburg Symphony Association

8) Iron Mountain Information Management

9) Literacy Pittsburgh

10) Novelis

11) Pennsylvania Association of Goodwills

12) Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists

13) Pennsylvania CASA Association

14) PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY

15) Presbyterian SeniorCare

16) Roblox, Inc.

17) Rosedale Technical College

18) Secure Democracy

19) Shikun & Binui - America, Inc.

20) Stack AV Co.

21) The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

22) Uber Technologies, Inc.

23) Vapor Technology Association

24) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY

25) Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Paul Costa brings extensive experience in local and state government to Maverick Strategies. He is the former State Representative for the 34th district situated in Allegheny County where he served from 1999 to 2018.

While serving as a legislator he sat on several committees including Appropriations, Liquor Control, Gaming, Policy, Rules, Tourism and Transportation. Costa also served on the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Point Park University Board of Trustees, University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics Board of Fellows and Eastern Area Adult Services.

In 2011 Costa was elected by his peers as Allegheny County Delegation Chair where he served until his appointment as Chairman of the Liquor Control Committee in 2013. While Chairman of the Liquor Control Committee he spearheaded several initiatives including but not limited to beer and wine modernization and consumer convenience. In addition, Costa sponsored several personal pieces of legislation such as the Film Tax Credit, 50/50 legislation which generates millions for non-profits, bills which advocate for the safety of animals, a bill which allowed for automatic granting of a CDL license upon returning home for qualified military personnel and sustainable transportation measures.

Prior to serving the 34th Legislative District, Costa spent more than 20 years working in the Allegheny County Prothonotary's office, ending as Deputy Prothonotary. Costa also served on the Wilkins Township board of commissioners for three years, serving one year as board president. Paul Costa graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Point Park University. Paul resides in Pittsburgh with his wife Kathleen. They have three children Michael, Maria, and Dante.