20+ years

Established the first scholarship program for accounting students in Washington State using CPA licensing fee dollars

Passed a law that allows physicians to apologize to patients and their family members and the apology is not admissible in court as part of a malpractice suit

Created a law that recognized oral chemotherapy treatment on parity with traditional chemotherapy treatments for insurance coverage purposes

Passed the first law in the nation to recognize youth concussions in sports that "when in doubt, the student athlete sits it out"

Worked to secure the first law in the nation to establish direct primary care

Created one of the most liberal laws in the country for the use of Segways

Passed the first LIFT program in the state that allowed for St. Anthony's hospital to be built

Repeatedly defeated tax proposal that would impact the movement of cargo through our deep water ports

Passed the first law in our state to allow a Public Utility District to offer retail telecommunication services

Passed one of the first laws in the country to allow patients to take their vision care prescriptions with them to another provider

Passed a law that amended the dental practice act to protect the use of Dental Support Organizations by dentists in WA state.

Worked to secure a budget proviso that directed the Health Care Authority to go out for an RFP for managed dental care moving the state away from fee-for-service

Secured funding in the Capital Budget for the Port of Tacoma and the Seaport Alliance for clean air and remedial action grants

Lisa Thatcher is a lobbying firm committed to communication, information exchange, integrity, and a lobbying style that does not emphasize entertainment of elected officials.

First: COMMUNICATION! I pride myself on effective and timely communication. I am always accessible and responsive to my clients, elected officials and others.

Second: INFORMATION EXCHANGE! I focus on accurate information and the appropriate exchange of the necessary form and manner of information. I keep my clients up-to-date on the happenings of state government in general and their issues specifically.

Third: INTEGRITY! My success is based on my reputation. My word is trusted and respected. Since I am the face for my clients' issues in the political arena, it is essential that I am trusted and highly regarded in the lobby and governmental affairs business.

Fourth: STRAIGHT FORWARD! I am not a deep pocket entertainer. While I often meet an elected official over coffee and may take a legislator to an occasional lunch or dinner, I do not emphasize entertainment. I value the working relationships I have with legislators, agency heads, and staff, but my interactions are professional and information based.

Will Farrell serves as Director of State and Municipal Affairs at William A. Farrell & Associates LLC. As a registered lobbyist, he brings a unique integrated set of government and municipal skills, representing clients before the Rhode Island General Assembly, as well as state and local regulatory agencies. His expertise encompasses the financial services, real estate development, pharmaceutical and telecommunications industries. Prior to entering the private sector, Will worked in Washington, DC for Senator Ted Kennedy, in Manhattan administering the Fulbright Scholarship on behalf of the US State Department, and more recently as Director of Municipal Affairs for Providence Mayor Angel Taveras. In addition to his lobbying practice, Will has also managed several local campaigns and ballot referendums.

Will is a 2006 graduate of Northeastern University.