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"My passion is working with a variety of clients from different industries, ranging from cities to the private sector to the not-for-profit world. It's all about finding wins for the client, and Sullivan & LeShane gives me the opportunity to do that on a daily basis."

0-5 years

Past president of CT Conference of Municipalities

Recipient of Connecticut Magazine's "Forty under 40" award.

While serving as Mayor, passed municipal budgets, negotiated union contracts, deal with numerous crisis' and natural disasters.

Recognized on several fronts for achievements within the municipal sector. Also served as the Government Affairs Director for a multi-state waste and recycling company dealing with municipal and state policy.

  • The team at Sullivan & LeShane has provided The Toy Association with outstanding representation. They have a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment and have consistently delivered results on tough issues. They understand our concerns and communicate it accurately to the relevant decision-makers. They are credible, ethical and attentive to client needs. I would recommend them to anyone looking for representation in Connecticut. - Matthew Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, The Toy Association
  • Sullivan & LeShane has been a valued partner of ours for many years. They have the relationships and know-how to navigate complex legislative issues and deliver results on behalf of their client. With decades of experience, their entire team is committed to truly understanding the issues that matter to us most and working collaboratively to educate legislators and develop public policy solutions. It's clear that they are well-respected in the halls of the capitol, and they have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years. - Nick Martin, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
  • While SHI has been a vendor, working with the State of Connecticut since 1991, we engaged Sullivan & LeShane in 2018. We were looking to get better aligned with the State, and to navigate some roadblocks we had been encountering. It has been a great relationship, and we have had many "wins" that have helped advance SHI strategically within the State. The information and experience that Mike and his team lend to us is invaluable. - Barbara West, Regional Director, SHI
  • Was elected as the youngest mayor in the state at age 22.

    Served eight years in office as Mayor of the Town of Torrington.

    "I love what I do. I love puzzles. I'm curious and enjoy working with a team to find solutions to the challenges presented to us. Each day is different and I get to pull together a diverse group which shares a common goal to improve a situation. Add politics to the mix and where else could you find such a daily adventure?"

    20+ years

    In 2020, named by the Hartford Business Journal as one of the top 50 most influential people in Hartford.

    In 2017 she was honored as "Practitioner of the Year" by the Greater CT Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

    In 2005, recognized by the Hartford Business Journal as one of eight top woman business owners.

    Developed and implemented several Connecticut market entry initiatives for a global banking interest, outpatient medical and behavior health facilities and a renewable energy company.

    Led several multi-organizational coalitions to pass landmark legislation on scholarship funding, tort reform, energy deregulation, managed care regulation and tax initiative opposition.

    Drives business strategy and best practices for two separate and widely respected companies.

    Appointed by the Mayor of Hartford to Chair the Hartford Parking Authority.

  • The team at Sullivan & LeShane has provided The Toy Association with outstanding representation. They have a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment and have consistently delivered results on tough issues. They understand our concerns and communicate it accurately to the relevant decision-makers. They are credible, ethical and attentive to client needs. I would recommend them to anyone looking for representation in Connecticut. - Matthew Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, The Toy Association
  • Sullivan & LeShane has been a valued partner of ours for many years. They have the relationships and know-how to navigate complex legislative issues and deliver results on behalf of their client. With decades of experience, their entire team is committed to truly understanding the issues that matter to us most and working collaboratively to educate legislators and develop public policy solutions. It's clear that they are well-respected in the halls of the capitol, and they have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years. - Nick Martin, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
  • While SHI has been a vendor, working with the State of Connecticut since 1991, we engaged Sullivan & LeShane in 2018. We were looking to get better aligned with the State, and to navigate some roadblocks we had been encountering. It has been a great relationship, and we have had many "wins" that have helped advance SHI strategically within the State. The information and experience that Mike and his team lend to us is invaluable. - Barbara West, Regional Director, SHI
  • Prior to starting Sullivan & LeShane, Inc. (S&L) in 1983 and Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations in 1988, served as Director of External and Public Affairs for a highly respected statewide medical and vocational rehabilitation organization.

    Member and Secretary of the University of Saint Joseph Board of Trustees and chairs the Academic Women's Leadership. Vice Chair of the Washington-based Public Affairs Council, a professional association of corporate/national organizations.

    Holds a Master's Degree in Healthcare Finance from the Rensselaer Lally School of Business and a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Leadership and Community Development from Springfield College. Participated in select executive level programs at Stanford University and McGill University. In addition, participated in the Yale School of Management leadership program.

    "We've been nationally recognized for our integrated public relations/government relations services as well as leveraging social media to impact government actions; we set the tone for building a prosperous future for our clients. Any problem can be solved and any issue can be resolved with strategic thinking and bringing the right people to the table. That is our culture at Sullivan & LeShane."

    20+ years

    In 2020, recognized by the Hartford Business Journal as one of the top 50 most influential people in Hartford.

    Secured the initial state funding needed for UConn to build Gampel Pavilion.

    Led the government relations team for several industry mergers requiring approvals from the Office of the Attorney General, State Legislature and other regulatory bodies.

    Point person working with the City of Stamford, resulting in $240 million in infrastructure funds.

    Sought after political strategist with close ties to every major statewide and local political leader in the state.

    Drives business strategy and best practices for two separate and widely respected companies.

    A veteran political strategist, played key roles in the presidential campaigns of Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and former Senator Robert Dole, as well the campaigns of former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson, Senator Joseph Lieberman and several Connecticut governors. Most recently served as a senior adviser for two U.S. Senate campaigns and trusted thought leader for two Connecticut Governors.

  • The team at Sullivan & LeShane has provided The Toy Association with outstanding representation. They have a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment and have consistently delivered results on tough issues. They understand our concerns and communicate it accurately to the relevant decision-makers. They are credible, ethical and attentive to client needs. I would recommend them to anyone looking for representation in Connecticut. - Matthew Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, The Toy Association
  • Sullivan & LeShane has been a valued partner of ours for many years. They have the relationships and know-how to navigate complex legislative issues and deliver results on behalf of their client. With decades of experience, their entire team is committed to truly understanding the issues that matter to us most and working collaboratively to educate legislators and develop public policy solutions. It's clear that they are well-respected in the halls of the capitol, and they have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years. - Nick Martin, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
  • While SHI has been a vendor, working with the State of Connecticut since 1991, we engaged Sullivan & LeShane in 2018. We were looking to get better aligned with the State, and to navigate some roadblocks we had been encountering. It has been a great relationship, and we have had many "wins" that have helped advance SHI strategically within the State. The information and experience that Mike and his team lend to us is invaluable. - Barbara West, Regional Director, SHI
  • Graduate of Fairfield University with a BS in Sociology.

    Began lobbying career with the Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and then with Connecticut's largest beverage trade association. In 1983, joined his partner Paddi LeShane in founding S&L and, five years later, they founded Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations, Inc. (SLPR)

    I am a member at BrownWinick and Chair the firm's nationally-recognized Government Relations practice group. During the legislative session, I maintain a full-time presence at the Iowa Capitol where I serve as an "on-call" point of contact for both my clients and for elected officials on matters relating to our clients' interests.

    6-10 years

    Memberships & Associations:

    West Des Moines City Council (At-Large) (2019-Present)

    BRAVO of Greater Des Moines Board of Directors

    ICON Water Trails Co-Chair

    Polk County Bar Association Member

    Iowa State Bar Association Member; Sections on: Business Law; Litigation; Government Practice Litigation Section Council (2012-present); Committee on Ethics and Practice Guidelines (2013-present)

    State Law Resources (SLR) Board of Directors (2022-2023); Site Selection Committee

    Republican Legislative Campaign Committee (RLCC) Finance Committee

    Professionals for Charity Co-Founder, Director and Secretary

    The United Way of Central Iowa Policy Cabinet

    Metro Advisory Council

    Iowa Legal Aid Foundation Governing Director (2010-2012)

    West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Member; Board of Directors and Former Chair (2015-2019)

    West Des Moines Due Diligence Committee (2017)

    West Des Moines Leadership Academy Graduate (Class of 2012-2013); Alumni Marketing Committee Member

    Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute - Graduate (Class of 2014-2015)

    West Des Moines Historical Society Board of Directors (2015-2018)

    West Des Moines Sister Cities Commission Appointed Member (2014-2016)

    Arizona State Bar Association Member (2009-Present)

    Arizona Small Business Association Board of Directors and Vice President-Elect (2009-2010)

    Maricopa County Bar Association Corporate Counsel Division - Director and Treasurer (2009-2010)

    I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a certificate in Entrepreneurship from the University of Iowa in 2004. Shortly thereafter, I received my J.D., cum laude, along with certificates of concentration in litigation, and criminal law and procedure from Creighton University School of Law in 2007. I was also the sole recipient of the David A. Svoboda Trial Advocacy award, recognizing excellence in trial advocacy.

    I was admitted to the Iowa State Bar in 2007 and the State of Arizona in 2008. Additionally, I am admitted to practice law in Iowa Federal District Court (northern and southern divisions) as well as in Colorado Federal District Court.

    It was a privilege to be elected to the West Des Moines City Council, in the at-large position, in 2019. I am an active member of the Iowa and Polk County Bar Associations, in addition to having served as a member of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Board and Executive Committee; the United Way of Central Iowa Policy Cabinet; BRAVO of Greater Des Moines, and the Metro Advisory Council ICON Water Trails. I am also a graduate of the West Des Moines Leadership Academy, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, and Leadership Iowa. Finally, it was an honor to have Super Lawyers recognize me as a "Rising Star" in the area of Government Relations from 2017 - 2021.

    MICHAEL ANDERSON

    (Kentucky)
    • 502-636-4492

    • 700 Central AvenueLouisvilleKY40208

    CARSON BAKER

    (Pennsylvania)
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    JENNA EARLEY

    (Pennsylvania)
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    BRYON ELLIS

    (Kentucky)
    • 502-636-4571

    • 600 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy.Suite 400LouisvilleKY40222

    BRYON ELLIS

    (Iowa)
    • 502-636-4562

    • 600 North Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 400LouisvilleKY40222

    Clients:

    BETSY JANES

    (Kentucky)
    • 502-636-4571

    • 600 N. Hurstborne Pkwy.Ste. 400LouisvilleKY40222

    Clients:

    SCOTT JONES

    (Kentucky)
    • 502-875-0081

    • 113 W. Main St.FrankfortKY40601

    Clients:

    CHARLESTON LAFFIN

    (South Carolina)
    • 8033094740

    • 139 Liberty Farm BlvdLexingtonSC29073

    SKIPPER MARTIN

    (Kentucky)
    • 502-875-0081

    • 11007 Greenock CourtLouisvilleKY40243

    Clients:
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    MATT NIEHAUS

    (Kentucky)
    • 502-875-0081

    • 113 W. Main St.FrankfortKY40601

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    AARON PALMER

    (Virginia)

    MATTHEW PLUMMER

    (Pennsylvania)
    Clients:

    48) Kimball Motion Analytics LLC

    49) Kingsley Association

    50) Kooth USA, LLC

    51) Lackawanna College

    52) Leading Youth For Excellence

    53) Lion Health System

    54) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition

    55) Local Union No. 1319 O.S.H.E.

    56) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center

    57) Malibu Wellness Ranch

    58) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA

    59) Martz Trailways

    60) McCarthy Tire

    61) Messiah Lifeways

    62) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.

    63) Misericordia University

    64) Modern Treasury

    65) Mowery Entertainment

    66) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544

    67) Nlyten Corporation

    68) PA Association for Justice

    69) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council

    70) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals

    71) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

    72) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition

    73) PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

    74) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

    75) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.

    76) Phila Trial Lawyers Assn.

    77) Philadelphia School District

    78) Recycle the World, Inc.

    79) Rikore, Inc.

    80) Rutter's Holdings, Inc.

    81) RVG Management and Development Co.

    82) Sheet Metal Workers LU 19

    83) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County

    84) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC

    85) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

    86) The Lands at Hillside Farms

    87) Ticket Network

    88) Total Security International LLC

    89) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP

    90) Verified Voting.Org., Inc

    91) Viatris Inc.

    92) Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Inc.

    93) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.

    94) William J. Brennan, Jr. Center for Justice

    LUCIEN SMITH

    (Mississippi)
    • 601-965-8144

    • 188 East Capitol StreetSuite 1400JacksonMS39201

    DAVID THOMAS

    (Pennsylvania)
    Clients:

    52) Kingsley Association

    53) Kooth USA, LLC

    54) Kyndryl, Inc.

    55) Lackawanna College

    56) Leading Youth For Excellence

    57) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition

    58) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center

    59) Malibu Wellness Ranch

    60) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA

    61) Martz Trailways

    62) McCarthy Tire

    63) Messiah Lifeways

    64) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.

    65) Misericordia University

    66) Modern Treasury

    67) Mountain Springs Lake Resort LLC

    68) Mowery Entertainment

    69) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544

    70) Nlyten Corporation

    71) Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks County

    72) Orchards Entertainment

    73) PA Association for Justice

    74) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council

    75) Patient Direct RX

    76) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals

    77) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

    78) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition

    79) Pennsylvania Principals Association

    80) PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

    81) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

    82) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.

    83) Phila Trial Lawyers Assn.

    84) Philadelphia School District

    85) Recycle the World, Inc.

    86) Rikore, Inc.

    87) Rutter's Holdings, Inc.

    88) Sentiment AI

    89) Sheet Metal Workers LU 19

    90) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County

    91) Sugar Plum Chocolates

    92) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC

    93) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

    94) Terrapin Investment Fund 1, LLC

    95) The Lands at Hillside Farms

    96) Ticket Network

    97) Total Security International LLC

    98) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP

    99) Viatris Inc.

    100) Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Inc.

    101) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.

    102) William J. Brennan, Jr. Center for Justice

    ELIZABETH WESTER

    (Federal)
    • 502-875-0081

    • 113 W. Main St.FrankfortKY40601

    Clients:

    AMY WICKLIFFE

    (Kentucky)
    • 502-875-0081

    • 113 W. Main St.FrankfortKY40601

    Clients:

    IRIS WILBUR

    (Kentucky)
    • 502-875-0081

    • 113 W. Main St.Ste. 6000FrankfortKY40601

    Clients: