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BRIAN WILTON

Brian is a seasoned legal and political professional with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of government, law, and business. With a deep understanding of policy and governance, and a unique knowledge of New Jersey's political and legal landscape, Brian provides strategic advice and counsel to clients across industries with a focus on infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, and energy.

Before joining McCarter, Brian served as the first-ever General Counsel of NJ Transit, the largest statewide public transit system in the United States. In this role, he built the agency's legal department and advised on all company legal matters, including labor and employment issues, commercial contracts, real estate matters, litigation, investigations, corporate governance matters, and insurance issues. Brian also recently served on Governor Sherrill's Transition Team.

New Jersey Law Journal, In-House Impact Award

Brian is a seasoned legal and political professional with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of government, law, and business. With a deep understanding of policy and governance, and a unique knowledge of New Jersey's political and legal landscape, Brian provides strategic advice and counsel to clients across industries with a focus on infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, and energy.

Before joining McCarter, Brian served as the first-ever General Counsel of NJ Transit, the largest statewide public transit system in the United States. In this role, he built the agency's legal department and advised on all company legal matters, including labor and employment issues, commercial contracts, real estate matters, litigation, investigations, corporate governance matters, and insurance issues.

Brian also served as Deputy Chief Counsel & Director of Authorities for the State of New Jersey under Governor Phil Murphy, providing legal counsel to the governor and his staff to inform policy decision-making in areas including higher education, transportation, healthcare, energy, and the environment. He oversaw and advised more than 50 independent authorities, boards, and commissions, including NJ Transit, New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Healthcare Facilities Financing Authority, the Delaware River Basin Commission, and the Cannabis Regulatory Commission. He also previously served on the board of directors for NJ Transit, NJEDA, and the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority.

Brian's public service experience includes serving on Governor Sherrill's Transition Team, a term as Mayor of the Borough of Lake Como following his service as a council member, and serving as a prosecutor for the boroughs of Freehold and Red Bank.

ALEXANDRIA SANTIAGO

ALEXANDRIA SANTIAGO

(New Jersey, )

Alexandria is a Government Affairs Analyst in McCarter's Government Affairs group. She regularly monitors and analyzes legislative developments and provides updates to clients on issues that affect their business or industry. Alexandria previously served in numerous positions in politics, including as a legislative aide and scheduler for New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblywomen Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul; as a legislative intern for US Senator Bob Menendez, focusing on matters before the Judiciary Committee, and as a legislative affairs intern for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.

Monmouth County Young Dems, President

DAVE RICHARD

0-5 years

Awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Dave has over 40 years leading non-profit and government healthcare organizations, including the last eight years leading the North Carolina's $20 billion Medicaid program. Prior to serving as deputy secretary for Medicaid, he was the deputy secretary for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Dave joined DHHS as director of the Division of Mental Health in 2013. Before joining the Department, he was executive director of several statewide chapters of The Arc, including The Arc of Delaware, Louisiana and North Carolina, where he led the advocacy and service delivery for people with disabilities.

Dave has worked for both Republican and Democrat administrations and was unanimously confirmed to his Medicaid position by the North Carolina General Assembly. During his tenure at North Carolina Medicaid, Dave led the program's transformation from fee for serve to managed care, supported the provider community through the COVID pandemic and successfully maintained a balanced budget throughout his service.

Dave has served on numerous state and national boards and committees, including the National Association of Medicaid Directors. He has presented to legislative and other governmental entities and to local, state and national meetings on health policy throughout his career.

JEFF BARNHART

Former NC House member for over a decade; former Appropriations Chairman; Health & Human Services Chairman, Extensive Health and Human Services experience

6-10 years

Jeffrey L. Barnhart joined McGuireWoods Consulting in October 2011 as a senior vice president of State Government Relations. He works out of the firm's Raleigh office assisting clients and helping the firm grow its national and multistate practice in the southeast.Representing Cabarrus County, Jeff served 11 years in the North Carolina General Assembly before relinquishing his seat in 2011. He was most recently co-chair of the House Appropriations Committee and was a strong healthcare proponent earning numerous recognitions from many organizations. Before his tenure as a House Representative, Jeff served as a Cabarrus County Commissioner for 10 years. He was also acting County Manager for Cabarrus for eight months and served on the county's Water & Service Authority (six years) and Economic Development Board of Directors (nine years).In addition to his strong local and state public sector experience, Jeff is a former small business owner who possesses significant private sector experience. He recently spent three years at the helm of a local healthcare center and also worked at IBM for 10 years in a number of different capacities from engineering to marketing to management. He is ranked the 13th Most Influential Lobbyist of the 2013 Legislative Session by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research in its annual survey of lobbyists, legislators and Capitol Press Corps members.Jeff served in the United States Air Force from 1978 to 1982 working in Communications Security.

MICHAEL MAITLAND

MICHAEL MAITLAND

(New Jersey, )

A consummate government affairs professional, Michael Maitland has more than 15 years of experience in all levels of government, successfully working with public officials and the business community on a broad swath of issues including defense, energy, infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals at the state and federal levels. He has spent his career working on behalf of public officials in New Jersey and in the nation's capital and now uses this experience to help clients with all of their government affairs needs. Michael has built solid relationships with Members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate, congressional committees and staff, as well as officials at the White House and throughout the federal government, gaining deep and invaluable experience with the inner workings of government that will benefit clients as they work to affect change at the legislative and regulatory levels.

Top Lobbyist, The Hill, 2022-2025

The Chief of Staff Association

American-Swiss Foundation Young Leaders Conference, 2015 Fellow

Leadership New Jersey, 2007 Fellow

A consummate government affairs professional, Michael Maitland has more than 15 years of experience in all levels of government, successfully working with public officials and the business community on a broad swath of issues including defense, energy, infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals at the state and federal levels. He has spent his career working on behalf of public officials in New Jersey and in the nation's capital and now uses this experience to help clients with all of their government affairs needs.

Michael has built solid relationships with Members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate, congressional committees and staff, as well as officials at the White House and throughout the federal government, gaining deep and invaluable experience with the inner workings of government that will benefit clients as they work to affect change at the legislative and regulatory levels.

Michael most recently served as chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-1). Prior to that, he was deeply involved in New Jersey state politics. Michael served as chief of staff and campaign manager for multiple members of the New Jersey State Legislature and was involved in a number of major legislative victories, including the state's higher education reorganization, groundbreaking economic and public safety reforms, and visionary clean energy initiatives. He was also the Southern New Jersey Director for the late US Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg.

CHRISTIAN CALLEGARI

CHRISTIAN CALLEGARI

(New Jersey, )

Christian draws on his experience in government and deep knowledge of New Jersey's political landscape to help clients advance their business goals. He most recently served as Deputy Political Director on Mikie Sherrill's successful gubernatorial campaign, where he helped shape statewide strategy and build relationships. Christian also served as Chief of Staff to Mayor Andre Sayegh in Paterson, NJ. In this role, he led several key initiatives, including communications efforts, government and private grant funding opportunities, and sustainability programs. Christian also served as acting Director of Economic Development, where he helped cannabis businesses maneuver through government rules and regulations, and worked with developers on site acquisition, development, and the utilization of state tax credits.

Christian's experience also includes serving as Chief of Staff to New Jersey Assemblyman Gary S. Schaer, where he worked on a number of transformative issues, including criminal justice reform, a comprehensive statewide lead service line replacement plan, and re-establishing the Urban Enterprise Zone program for municipalities and businesses.

American Bar Association, Section of State and Local Government Law Member

New Jersey State Bar Association, Civil Trial Bar, Member

Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey, Member

Drumthwacket Foundation Board of Trustees, Member

Christian Callegari draws on his experience in government and deep knowledge of New Jersey's political landscape to help clients advance their business goals. Working with clients across a variety of industries, he provides strategic advice on legislative issues and guidance on how they can best participate in and navigate government.

Christian recently served as Deputy Political Director to Mikie Sherrill's successful gubernatorial campaign, where he helped shape statewide strategy and cultivate key relationships with stakeholders, elected officials, and community leaders across New Jersey. Following the election, Christian was tapped to serve as a Senior Advisor to Governor-elect Sherrill's Transition Team, working closely with senior leadership to help prepare the incoming Administration.

Prior to joining McCarter, he served as Chief of Staff to Mayor Andre Sayegh in Paterson, NJ. In this role, Christian led several key initiatives, including communications efforts, government and private grant funding opportunities, and sustainability programs. Christian also served as acting Director of Economic Development, where he helped cannabis businesses maneuver through government rules and regulations, and worked with developers on site acquisition, development, and the utilization of state tax credits.

Christian's experience also includes serving as Chief of Staff to New Jersey Assemblyman Gary S. Schaer, where he worked on a number of transformative issues, including criminal justice reform, a comprehensive statewide lead service line replacement plan, and re-establishing the Urban Enterprise Zone program for municipalities and businesses. Christian also has significant experience with various Assembly Committees, including Budget, Appropriations, Financial Institutions and Insurance, and Education.

Christian has been involved in various federal, state, and local elections over the years. Through his work, he has developed a broad network of government leaders and entrepreneurs throughout the state.

Christian currently resides in Totowa, NJ with his wife, family, and dog.

WILLIAM PALATUCCI

WILLIAM PALATUCCI

(New Jersey, )

Bill has earned a reputation as a trusted business counselor to clients, delivering strategic advice on complex public policy, economic and communication initiatives. Bill has extensive experience with legal and legislative issues that impact private and public sector clients at both the federal and state levels. He has deep knowledge of how public policy decisions may impact clients' businesses. Bill counsels clients in a wide range of industries, often focusing on the regulatory aspects of transactions, land use matters or state licensing requirements. He continues to be a trusted advisor to New Jersey policymakers on issues including health care, gaming, public utilities, and education law.

The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, New Jersey, 2024?2027
ROI-NJ, Influencers Power List: Government Affairs, 2021-2024
NJBIZ, "Law Power 50" 2019-2021
NJBIZ, "100 Most Powerful People in New Jersey Business," 2011-2017
John J. Heldrich Distinguished Leadership Award from Rutgers University's Heldrich Center for Workforce Development
The Christie Institute for Public Policy, Inc., Chair
Republican National Committeeman for New Jersey
University of Phoenix Board of Trustees, Jersey City, NJ campus, Chair
Seton Hall University School of Law, Board of Visitors
John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, National Advisory Board Member
Turning Point, Inc., Board of Trustees

Bill has earned a reputation as a trusted business counselor to clients, delivering strategic advice on complex public policy, economic and communication initiatives. Bill has extensive experience with legal and legislative issues that impact private and public sector clients at both the federal and state levels. He has deep knowledge of how public policy decisions may impact clients' businesses. Bill counsels clients in a wide range of industries, often focusing on the regulatory aspects of transactions, land use matters or state licensing requirements. He continues to be a trusted advisor to New Jersey policymakers on issues including health care, gaming, public utilities, and education law.

Over the course of his career, Bill has served in various general counsel roles and supported numerous elected officials and the Republican Party. He was elected as New Jersey's Republican National Committeeman, a position he has held since 2010. In 2016, Bill served as general counsel to the Trump Transition Committee; he also served as general counsel to Governor Chris Christie's presidential campaign. Bill has been involved in many federal and state elections, with roles in the political campaigns of Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump, along with New Jersey Governors Tom Kean, Christine Todd Whitman, and Chris Christie.

Prior to joining McCarter, Bill spent almost eight years at Gibbons, P.C. in the firm's Corporate Practice. He also served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Public Affairs at Community Education Centers. In 2005, Bill earned an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Talk Program series in the Mid-Atlantic region for "The Battling Bills," a program he created with Bill Pascrell, III.

Active in the community, Bill currently serves as a member of the Seton Hall Law School Board of Visitors, as well as a member of the National Advisory Board for the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, and Chair of the University of Phoenix Board of Trustees for its Jersey City, NJ campus.

Bill and his wife, Laura, have been married for 40 years and together have raised three adult daughters.

REGINA APPOLON

REGINA APPOLON

(New Jersey, )

Regina is an experienced government affairs professional with deep knowledge of New Jersey's political and legislative landscape. She advocates for clients across a broad range of industries, providing strategic counsel and guiding them through the complex processes and regulatory frameworks of government.

Widely respected in Trenton, Regina brings extensive public and private sector experience to her work. Prior to joining McCarter, she served as a Strategic Advisor and Government Affairs Professional at a leading Trenton-based lobbying firm, where she represented clients in the technology, education, transportation, healthcare, and social services sectors.

New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus, Treasurer

NY/NJ Baykeeper, Board Member

PAM's List, Board Member

Union County Democrats, Senior Advisor, Past President

InsiderNJ Powerful Women of NJ List, 2023?2026

InsiderNJ Top 11 Lobbyist Power List, 2024?2025

African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Women Who Empower Award, 2026

ROI-NJ Influencers: Women in Business, 2023, 2025

ROI-NJ Influencers: People of Color, 2023?2025

NJBiz 40 Under 40

Regina is an experienced government affairs professional with deep knowledge of New Jersey's political and legislative landscape. She advocates for clients across a broad range of industries, providing strategic counsel and guiding them through the complex processes and regulatory frameworks of government.

Widely respected in Trenton, Regina brings extensive public and private sector experience to her work. Prior to joining McCarter, she served as a Strategic Advisor and Government Affairs Professional at a leading Trenton-based lobbying firm, where she represented clients in the technology, education, transportation, healthcare, and social services sectors.

Regina also previously served as Chief of Staff for Assemblywoman Angela McKnight. In this role, she played a pivotal role in the passage of landmark legislation including the creation of a separate hair braiding license in New Jersey; financial literacy requirements for students in grades 6 through 8; and the CROWN Act, which bans discrimination based on hair texture and style. These measures gained national attention and are now state law.

Regina began her career as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Assemblyman John Wisniewski, Chair of the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee, and Co-Chair of the New Jersey Legislative Select Committee on Investigations.

A graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Regina currently serves as Treasurer of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus Foundation and as a Board Member of NY/NJ Baykeeper, and PAM'S List.

EMILY EVERS

Emily assists clients across a broad range of industries participating in government. She regularly monitors and analyzes legislative developments and provides updates to clients on issues that affect their business or industry. Prior to joining McCarter & English, Emily served in numerous positions within New Jersey politics and government, including as an analyst intern with the New Jersey Department of Treasury; a graduate assistant at the Rutgers Center for Urban Policy Research; a community development associate at Strategic Communities; a policy intern for New Jersey Governor Murphy; and an economic security intern at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

Women's Political Caucus of New Jersey Fellowship, Class of 2027

Eagleton Graduate Fellowship, 2026

Emily Evers assists clients across a broad range of industries participating in government. She regularly monitors and analyzes legislative developments and provides updates to clients on issues that affect their business or industry.

Prior to joining McCarter & English, Emily served in numerous positions within New Jersey politics and government, including as an analyst intern with the New Jersey Department of Treasury; a graduate assistant at the Rutgers Center for Urban Policy Research; a community development associate at Strategic Communities; a policy intern for New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy; and an economic security intern at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

Emily is an alumni of the Eagleton Graduate Fellowship Program at Rutgers University where she earned dual master's degrees in Public Policy (MPP) and City & Regional Planning (MCRP) at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.

ALAN DECKMAN

Founded in 1993, TCG specializes in direct lobbying, grassroots advocacy, and regulatory expertise. The firm prides itself in capitalizing on its long-established relationships with key policy makers throughout the legislative and the executive branches of state government. TCG's clients range from large, multi-national corporations to local, grassroots associations.

TCG's legislative and regulatory campaign services consist of evaluating, monitoring, structuring, drafting and promoting legislative and administrative initiatives. Our experienced team of lobbyists analyzes and interprets Connecticut statutory provisions and works closely with key staff to draft legislation. Day-to-day lobbying, public relations and the myriad facets of a successful campaign are addressed. Our company specializes in solving public policy conflicts and seizing opportunities for our clients.

20+ years

TCG passed legislation giving Medicaid recipients, many with chronic conditions, easier access to home services, supplies and medical equipment. The legislation was opposed by Department of Social Services and was a target for the agency throughout the session.

TCG was successful in leading a coalition to sustain a veto by the Governor that had overwhelming support by the legislature and the Connecticut Education Association. The legislation would have had unintended negative consequences to students with behavioral health issues. TCG secured its client a position on the working group.

TCG was the driving force behind successfully lobbying the Governor's Office, the Office of Policy and Management, and the Department of Corrections to issue a RFP for inmate medical services at UConn Health. TCG's advocacy on this issue reversed a twenty plus year relationship between UConn Health acting as the sole provider of health services to Connecticut's incarcerated population.

TCG defeated legislation proposed by the Governor's office that had a negative impact to its client. TCG created a legislative campaign plan leveraging the extensive alumni network of Norwich Free Academy, along with organizing a coalition.

TCG has direct lines to the all of Connecticut's Constitutional Officers and their senior staff. Constitutional Officers comprises of the Governor, Attorney General, State Comptroller, Secretary of State's offices, and the Treasurer's office.

TCG possesses a strong network within the legislative leadership along key staff members in the four caucuses.

TCG commands far reaching contacts state agency including but not limited to the Department of Consumer Protection, Department of Public Health, Department of Education, Department of Administrative Services, and the Department of Economic and Community Development.

Alan Deckman is an influential and respected lobbyist at the Connecticut General Assembly and the Executive branch state agencies with over 30 years of experience. His personalized approach to representing clients blends practical business expertise with a thorough knowledge of the legislative and governmental process.

Mr. Deckman is the President and principal owner of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC. Based in Glastonbury, CT, Mr. Deckman oversees all aspects of the company and client servicing. He directs strategic planning and management of the company, as well as marketing and long-term growth and business opportunities.

Mr. Deckman has successfully developed innovative ways to impact legislative and executive decision-making to help achieve the best results for his company's clients. This proactive approach has produced numerous victories for clients with interests in the state budget and tax matters.

As the senior lobbyist of the TCORS Capitol Group, LLC, Mr. Deckman assists Fortune 500 companies and small Connecticut businesses with complex state and municipal procurement matters. Further, he has resolved many administrative inquiries for clients from a wide range of industries at both the state and local levels of government. Mr. Deckman regularly provides lead identification and relationship marketing services to clients looking to expand their business development efforts within the public and private sectors. As executive director and lobbyist for several Connecticut non-profit educational organizations and institutions, he frequently serves as a media spokesperson and advisor on public policy issues of direct concern to those entities.

Mr. Deckman is also the Founder and President of the Connecticut Blockchain Association, whose mission it is to develop, promote, and advance blockchain technology and to establish Connecticut as a leader for blockchain innovation. The Connecticut Blockchain Association strives to create a unifying advocacy voice for the Blockchain industry in the state of Connecticut. Mr. Deckman also serves as an advisory board member for the Pennsylvania Blockchain Coalition.

Born in New London, Connecticut, Mr. Deckman graduated from Assumption College, where he received the distinguished Crown and Shield Award for leadership and service. Subsequently, he earned a master's degree in Public Administration from the Sawyer School of Management at Suffolk University in Boston, where he was also selected to participate in the Dean's Fellowship Program.

GUILLERMO ARTILES

GUILLERMO ARTILES

(New Jersey, )

Guillermo Artiles is the chair of McCarter's Government Affairs practice and advocates for clients across multiple industries, including energy, utilities, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, education, advertising, and fintech.

As a registered Government Affairs Agent in New Jersey, Guillermo helps clients achieve their governmental, media, and business development objectives. Most recently, Guillermo served as Associate Counsel to Governor Philip D. Murphy, where he gained in-depth regulatory experience. In Governor Murphy's front office, Guillermo handled legislative initiatives, overseeing a portfolio of departments and agencies that included Treasury, Banking & Insurance, Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Protection, Motor Vehicle, and the Board of Public Utilities. Guillermo also handled appointments in Counsel's Office and oversaw the Governor's vetting process for judicial and prosecutorial candidates across the State.

The Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Practice, New Jersey, 2023-2027

Distinguished Alumni Award, Rutgers School of Law-Newark Alumni Association, 2025

INNOVATE100 New Jersey Innovation Leader, Innovation+, 2025

Cannabis Power 50 List, InsiderNJ

Best Hispanic Business Leaders List, BINJE, 2025

New Jersey Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2022-2023

Rising Star, Rutgers Law School Minority Student Program, 2023

New Leader of the Bar, New Jersey Law Awards, 2023

Dealmakers (Cannabis), New Jersey Law Journal, 2022

ROI Influencers Power List: Government Affairs, ROI-NJ, 2021-2024

ROI Influencers: People of Color List, ROI-NJ, 2019-2023

40 Under 40, NJBIZ, 2019

Advocacy Award, Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 2019

New Jersey Globe Power List, 2022-2023

NJBiz Next Generation of Leaders, 2021

2023 Latinos 40 Under 40, Tri-State NYC, Negocios Now

Essex County's Top Lawyers, Government and Administration, 2023

First Tee of Metropolitan New York, Board Member

New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Board Member

Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Board Member

Law360 New Jersey, Editorial Advisory Board

NJ Legal Education & Empowerment Project, Advisory Board Member

The Waterfront Project, Board Member

Full Court Peace, Board Member

Cuba Study Group, Board Member

Americas Society/Council of the Americas, Cuba Working Group Member

Cuban American Alliance for Leadership & Education, Board Member

Hamilton College, Alumni Recruiter

U.S. District Court, Merit Selection Panel

U.S. District Court, Newark, Chairman, Merit Selection Panel

Having worked in the administrations of the last two governors of New Jersey and for a New Jersey federal judge, Guillermo brings a deep understanding of the political and legal landscape of the state to his work with clients. Focusing his practice on government affairs and complex business litigation, he advocates for individual clients and trade associations across multiple industries, including, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, pharmaceutical, alcohol, automotive, construction, long-term care, education, energy, advertising, and fintech. Guillermo chairs McCarter's bipartisan Government Affairs practice, leads the firm's Cannabis Group, is the managing partner of the Trenton office, and is a member of the firm's Executive Committee.

A registered Government Affairs Agent in New Jersey, Guillermo helps clients achieve their governmental, media, and business development objectives. He helped to launch the firm's Trenton office in 2019 and, under his leadership, the Government Affairs group has grown to be the second largest lawyer-lobbying firm in New Jersey. He is widely recognized as a political leader in the state, with ROI-NJ noting "He's a force in Trenton and around the state, as he has mastered the ability to match top-notch legal knowledge with political intuitiveness and polish." Guillermo is active in state and national politics, and served as co-chair of President Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign in New Jersey.

As Associate Counsel to Governor Philip D. Murphy, Guillermo handled legislative initiatives, overseeing a portfolio of departments and agencies that included Treasury, Banking & Insurance, Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Protection, Motor Vehicle, and the Board of Public Utilities. He was also responsible for appointments in Counsel's Office and oversaw the Governor's vetting process for judicial and prosecutorial candidates across the State.

Previously, Guillermo served as Corporate Counsel at Greenskies Renewable Energy, the largest commercial and industrial solar energy developer in the United States.

After law school, Guillermo served as a law clerk to the Honorable Esther Salas, United States District Judge, District of New Jersey. He draws on this experience to provide local counsel services to clients involved in Hatch-Waxman and other complex litigation in the United States District Court of New Jersey.

During law school, Guillermo worked in the Intergovernmental Affairs Group of Governor Chris Christie, as the Governor's Executive Fellow from Rutgers University's Eagleton Institute of Politics.

In the community, Guillermo serves on the boards of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, First Tee of Metropolitan New York, and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He is also active in the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey, the Hispanic National Bar Association, the New Jersey Legal & Education Empowerment Project, the Cuban American Alliance for Leadership & Education, Waterfront Project, Cuba Study Group, and Full Court Peace.

JASON BARRAZA

(Arizona, )
  • 602-229-1129

  • 111 W. Monroe St., Suite 1111, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, 

Clients:

MATT BENSON

(Arizona, )
Clients:

LANDON BRIGGS

(Arizona, )
  • 602-229-1129

Clients:

WENDY BRIGGS

(Arizona, )
  • 602-229-1129

  • 111 W. Monroe St., Suite 1111, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, 

Clients:

WILLIAM BYERS, IV

(Ohio, )
Clients:

1) AAA Club Alliance Inc

2) AAA East Central

3) AAA Mid States

4) AAA Shelby County

5) Acadia Healthcare, Inc.

6) Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio

7) Alliance for Safety and Justice Action Fund

8) Alsos Behavioral Health

9) Alvis, Inc.

10) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc.

11) American Electric Power

12) Anduril Industries, Inc.

13) Apple Inc.

14) Battelle Memorial Institute

15) BusPatrol, LLC

16) Byers Minton & Assocaites

17) Capitol South Community Urban Redevelopment Corp

18) Cardinal Health, Inc

19) Carvana

20) Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)

21) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc

22) Charter Communications Operating, LLC

23) Chubb INA Holdings, Inc.

24) City of Columbus

25) Cleveland Browns

26) Coalition for Community Solar Access

27) Coalition For Ticket Fairness

28) College Board

29) Columbus Crew SC

30) Columbus Metropolitan Library

31) Columbus State Community College

32) Columbus Urban League

33) Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

34) Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority

35) Community Shelter Board

36) Consumer Safety Technology

37) CSL Behring

38) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

39) DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc.

40) Delaware County Board of Commissioners

41) Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association

42) Entertainment Software Association (ESA)

43) Ergon, Inc.

44) Evolution Malta Holdings Limited

45) Experience Columbus

46) Flight Safety International

47) Future Ready 5

48) Gen4, LLC

49) Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland

50) Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley

51) Greater Cleveland Funders Collaborative (GCFC)

52) Greater Common Good

53) Integrated Services for Behavioral Health

54) Invenergy LLC

55) J & B Medical Supply

56) Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio

57) MCG

58) Metro Early College High School

59) Nanofiber Solutions

60) National Heritage Academies

61) Nationwide Children's Hospital, Inc

62) NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals

63) New Albany Company

64) Odyssey

65) Ohio Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs

66) Ohio Assisted Living Association

67) Ohio Association of Community Colleges

68) Ohio Cable Telecommunications Association

69) Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association, Inc

70) Ohio Quarter Horse Association

71) Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists

72) Ohio Utilities Protection Service

73) Ohioans For Youth Justice

74) OhioHealth

75) Orange Barrel Media, LLC

76) Otterbein University

77) Philanthropy Ohio

78) Philips North America LLC

79) Public Employee Retirees, Inc

80) QTS Data Centers

81) RBM Consulting

82) Replica HQ

83) Resource International, Inc

84) Responsive Gov Action, Inc. (RGA)

85) Rev1 Ventures

86) Sarepta Therapeutics Inc

87) Siegel Jennings Co., LPA

88) SimpliGov LLC

89) Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio

90) Stride, Inc

91) Stultz & Stephan, Ltd.

92) The Buckeye Ranch Foundation

93) The Columbus Downtown Development Corporation

94) The Columbus Foundation

95) The Columbus Partnership

96) The Nature Conservancy in Ohio

97) The Wilds (ICPWA)

98) TwoFold Ventures

99) Twomagnets LLC d/b/a Clipboard Health

100) United Bridge Partners

101) Wagenbrenner Development

102) Walgreen Co

103) Wonderschool

ABIGAIL CARDENAS

(Arizona, )
  • 602-229-1129

Clients:

BOBBY CHARETTE

(Arizona, )
  • 602-229-1129

Clients:
Clients:

ELIZABETH GARVEY

(New York, )
  • 54 STATE STREET, 6TH FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12207, 

Clients:

45) National Grid

46) National Insurance Crime Bureau

47) National Strategies, LLC

48) New York Automatic Vending Association, INC.

49) New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee

50) New York State Chapter Of The National Academy Of Elder Law Attorneys

51) New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association

52) Npx One

53) Nurse Practitioner Association NYS (The)

54) Outdoor Advertising Council Of New York, INC.

55) Physicians' Reciprocal Insurers

56) Podiatric Medical Association (NYS)

57) Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP

58) Prutech Solutions, INC.

59) Purfoods, LLC D/B/A Mom's Meals

60) Racing Association, INC. (The) (NY)

61) Real Estate Board Of New York, INC.

62) Receivables Management Association International

63) Relx INC.

64) Revlon Consumer Products LLC

65) Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation

66) Sellers, Dorsey & Associates, LLC

67) Ski Areas Of New York, INC.

68) Sl Green Realty CORP.

69) St. Francis De Sales School For The Deaf

70) Starbucks Corporation DBA Starbucks Coffee Company

71) Stop Dwi Association, INC. (NYS)

72) Thales Dis USA, INC.

73) The Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of New York

74) The Hartford Insurance Group, INC. (The Hartford)

75) The New York Botanical Garden

76) The Scotts Company LLC

77) The Viscardi Center, INC.

78) Thoroughbred Breeders, INC. New York

79) Tomra Of North America, INC.

80) Two Trees Management CO. LLC

81) Twomagnets LLC D/B/A Clipboard Health

82) U.s. Mortgage Insurers

83) Warner Bros. Discovery

84) Wells Fargo & Company

85) Westchester County

86) Worthington Enterprises, INC.

87) Zurich American Insurance Company

JEREMY GERLACH

(Arizona, )
Clients:

LEVI GROSS

(Ohio, )
  • (717) 659-2302

  • 88 E Broad St, Ste 1650, Columbus, OH, 43215, 

Clients:

JENNIFER HARRIS

(Arizona, )
  • 602-229-1129

Clients:

JAY KAPROSY

(Arizona, )
  • 602-229-1129

  • 111 W. Monroe St., Suite 1111, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, 

Clients:

DANIEL LARSON

(Minnesota, )
  • dglarson@locklaw.com

  • Minneapolis, MN, 55401, 6123396900, 

Clients:

EDITH LEFEVRE

(Arizona, )
Clients:
Clients:
Clients:
  • 54 STATE STREET, 6TH FLOOR, ALBANY, NY, 12207, 

Clients:

1) 341 Ninth Avenue , L.l.c.

2) 509 W. 34, L.l.c.

3) Ace American Insurance Company

4) Alibaba.com Us E-Commerce CORP.

5) Alliance For Children With Special Needs-School Age (NYS)

6) Alliance For Downtown New York, INC.

7) American Chemistry Council, INC.

8) American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers

9) Association Of School Psychologists (NY)

10) Astoria Owners LLC

11) Bar Association (NYS)

12) Billion Oyster Project, INC.

13) Bracewell LLP

14) Bridgehampton Road Races LLC

15) Brookfield Properties (USA Ii) LLC

16) Campground Owners Of New York, INC

17) City Of Rochester

18) Cna Financial Corporation

19) Corning Incorporated

20) Correctional Officers And Police Benevolent Association, INC. (NYS)

21) Dailypay, LLC

22) Eastman Kodak Company

23) Edf Power Solutions Development, INC.

24) Enova International

25) Everdriven Technologies, LLC

26) Four Technologies, INC.

27) Google Client Services LLC

28) Greenidge Generation LLC

29) Health Plan Association, INC. (NY)

30) Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust

31) Housing Association, INC. (New York)

32) Igt And Its Affiliates DBA Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation

33) Invenergy LLC

34) Key Capture Energy, LLC

35) Knorr Brake Company, LLC

36) Land Title Association, INC. (NYS)

37) Lexington School For The Deaf

38) Liberty Mutual Group INC.

39) Lic Development Owner, L.p.

40) Light & Power Management, LLC

41) Marriott International, INC.

42) Metropolitan Construction CORP.

43) Mgm Resorts International Operations, INC.

44) Micron Technology, INC.

45) Microsoft Corporation

46) Modern Aviation, INC.

47) Motorcycle Safety Program Site Administrators Group (NYS)

48) Motorola Solutions, INC.

49) Multistate Associates LLC

50) National Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences, INC.

51) National Cooperative Bank

52) National Grid

53) National Insurance Crime Bureau

54) National Society Of Genetic Counselors

55) National Strategies, LLC

56) New York Automatic Vending Association, INC.

57) New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee

58) New York State Chapter Of The National Academy Of Elder Law Attorneys

59) New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association

60) Ngv Osw Holdings, LLC

61) Northeastern Air Management CORP.

62) Npx One

63) Nurse Practitioner Association NYS (The)

64) Pencol Contracting CORP.

65) Podiatric Medical Association (NYS)

66) Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP

67) Prog Leasing, LLC

68) Racing Association, INC. (The) (NY)

69) Real Estate Board Of New York, INC.

70) Relx INC.

71) Revlon Consumer Products LLC

72) Reworld Waste, LLC

73) Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation

74) Sellers, Dorsey & Associates, LLC

75) Ski Areas Of New York, INC.

76) Sl Green Realty CORP.

77) Snorac, LLC

78) St. Francis De Sales School For The Deaf

79) Stop Dwi Association, INC. (NYS)

80) Stratosphere Development CO. LLC

81) The Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of New York

82) The Hartford Insurance Group, INC. (The Hartford)

83) The New York Botanical Garden

84) The Scotts Company LLC

85) The Viscardi Center, INC.

86) Thoroughbred Breeders, INC. New York

87) Tomra Of North America, INC.

88) Two Trees Management CO. LLC

89) Twomagnets LLC D/B/A Clipboard Health

90) Vanderbilt University

91) Wells Fargo & Company

92) Westchester County

93) Zurich American Insurance Company

MADELINE RAMIREZ

(Arizona, )
  • 602-229-1129

Clients:

LUIS REYES

(Arizona, )
  • 602-229-1129

Clients:

SHAUN RIEVE

(Arizona, )
  • 602-229-1129

  • 111 W. Monroe St., Suite 1111, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, 

Clients:

JEFFREY SANDQUIST

(Arizona, )
Clients:

RYAN SULLIVAN

(Arizona, )
  • 602-229-1129

Clients: