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ALEXIS BOURASSA is the Communications Specialist and Associate Lobbyist at FOCUS Government Affairs. She joined the firm after graduating from UConn. During her time, Alexis has since been implementing, maintaining, and managing internal and external communication efforts at the firm as well as establishing and maintaining a social media presence.

Alexis graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2019 where she achieved dual bachelor's degrees in Communications and English, with a concentration in Public Relations. During her time at UConn, Alexis worked for the University of Connecticut Office of Athletic Communications where she worked closely with the press and media. Through her education and time at UConn, Alexis has extensive experience creating and delivering press releases, creating media relations content, corporate newsletters, social media content and creation, and speaking proposals which she has been able to leverage into the political environment. Her experience has assisted FOCUS Government Affairs by growing client relations as well as maintaining and establishing relationships with legislators. Working hand and hand with our clients, Alexis pinpoints and tracks bills of importance. Throughout bill tracking, Alexis also works with the clients to meet their legislative and lobbying needs such as helping clients participate in public hearings and assisting with the scheduling of meetings with legislators.

  • 717-233-1111

  • 30 North Third Street, Suite 950HarrisburgPA17101

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Links:Website

11-15 years

Clients often call upon me on their worst days. I welcome the opportunity to tackle their problems and make the next day better. I help clients achieve business objectives and navigate regulatory barriers.

Leadership in Law Award, The Daily Record, 2021

Selected to Maryland Super Lawyers list for Energy & Natural Resources, Environmental and Government Relations since 2017

Selected to Rising Stars of Maryland Super Lawyers list for Energy & Natural Resources, Environmental and Government Relations, 2010-2016

Recipient, Outstanding Professional Services Award, Fuel Fund of Maryland for the contribution of legal services, June 2011

Young Alumni of the Year, Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University), 2006

Todd Chason is Gordon Feinblatt's Managing Member (Chief Operating Officer) and General Counsel.

As a member of the firm's Environmental & Energy and Government Relations Practice Groups, Todd works with clients to develop and execute strategies designed to achieve energy and environmental business objectives, often involving a combined approach incorporating both law and government relations.

Todd devotes substantial time to developing solar projects in Maryland, providing permitting counsel for dozens of utility-scale solar projects with hundreds of MWs of capacity. Many of these projects have progressed through Maryland's Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) process, though Todd has also handled CPCN-exempt, community solar and distributed generation projects. These projects take advantage of not only his energy experience but also his knowledge of environmental and natural resource issues.

As Maryland's solar industry has evolved, so has Todd's practice. Since the adoption of Maryland's community solar pilot program, he has worked with dozens of clients navigating the program's promises and challenges. This has included Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) requests for waivers or clarification of various aspects to understanding subscription sales and documentation.

Todd frequently appears before the PSC for a variety of clients, including merchant power generators (conventional and renewable), demand response providers, large energy users, natural gas and electricity brokers and suppliers, utilities and interests in the taxicab industry. He has provided testimony on behalf of merchant generators during various electric supply adequacy proceedings and has obtained electricity and natural gas supplier licenses on behalf of multiple clients. He often participates in PSC rulemakings, including community solar on behalf of the Coalitin for Community Solar Access and utility scale solar for the Utility-Scale Solar Energy Coalition. His energy practice also includes preparing power purchase agreements and related documents.

Todd regularly counsels developers, builders and other businesses seeking or operating under federal and state permits. He has guided dozens of Brownfields properties through the Maryland Department of the Environment's Voluntary Cleanup Program, ranging from small parcels with dry cleaning issues to golf courses to large former industrial sites, and variously sized projects in between. Todd is also experienced in handling natural resources issues, including wetlands, Chesapeake Bay Critical Area and stormwater management. Todd has represented property owners and inspectors in lead paint enforcement actions, providing compliance counseling and negotiating favorable resolutions with the Maryland Department of the Environment. Todd also represents referrals from the Maryland Disability Law Center on special education issues.

Achieving energy or environmental goals frequently requires counsel familiar with key Maryland officials within executive branch agencies and the legislature. Todd has spent almost 20 years developing these relationships and the legal expertise needed to resolve complicated issues. During Maryland's General Assembly session, Todd lobbies on energy and environmental legislation for clients, including the Maryland Industrial Technology Alliance, the Maryland Energy Group, merchant power generators, renewables interests and real estate developers.

Because of his extensive legal background, Todd is a contributing author to the LexisNexis Practice Guide: Maryland Environmental Law.

Todd lives in northern Baltimore County with his wife, three kids and annoying golden retriever who collectively usurp almost all of his "free" time. He is helping his kids fulfill their duck farming dreams. He also loves to run and tries to golf, and when the weather doesn't cooperate, he builds in his barn.

Before joining Gordon Feinblatt, Todd clerked for the Honorable Deborah S. Eyler at the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. He received his J.D., cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Stevenson University. While at the University of Baltimore, he served as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Environmental Law.

  • 215-735-6660

  • 200 S. Broad StreetSuite 1100PhiladelphiaPA19102

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Links:Website

6-10 years

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Links:Website

1) Adobe Inc.

2) ADP

3) Advanced Energy United

4) American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania

5) ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES

6) Arrow International, Inc.

7) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC

8) Baruch S. Blumberg Institute

9) Baxter Healthcare Corporation c/o MultiState Associates LLC

10) Ben Franklin Technology Center of Central and Northern PA, Inc.

11) BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS OF NORTHEASTERN PA

12) BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA

13) BioLabs Philadelphia

14) Bristol-Myers Squibb

15) Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC

16) Campaign Legal Center

17) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

18) Ceres, Inc.

19) Citigroup Washington, Inc.

20) Community Associations Institute Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee

21) Concordance

22) Conduent Incorporated and its Affiliates

23) Cookware Sustainability Alliance c/o MultiState Associates LLC

24) Curtis Institute of Music

25) Da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology, Inc.

26) Dawood Engineering, Inc.

27) Defense Realty LLC

28) Dell Technologies Inc.

29) EAGLEVILLE HOSPITAL

30) Ensemble/ Mosaic Navy Yard, LLC

31) Environmental Defense Action Fund

32) Evergreen Collaborative

33) findhelp

34) GMS Funding Solutions

35) GOOD SHEPHERD REHABILITATION NETWORK

36) Gwynedd Mercy University

37) High Associates Ltd.

38) Holistic Farms, LLC

39) Holy Redeemer Health System

40) Indivior Inc.

41) INNOVATION WORKS, INC.

42) Innovative Emergency Management, Inc.

43) Jefferson Health Corporation (f/k/a Albert Einstein Healthcare Network)

44) Kensington Hospital

45) KeyScripts, LLC

46) Kimmel Cultural Campus

47) Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic

11-15 years

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Links:Website

15-20 years

  • 717-233-1111

  • 30 North Third Street, Suite 950HarrisburgPA17101

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Links:Website

1) Adobe Inc.

2) ADP

3) Advanced Energy United

4) American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania

5) ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES

6) Arrow International, Inc.

7) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC

8) Baruch S. Blumberg Institute

9) Baxter Healthcare Corporation c/o MultiState Associates LLC

10) Ben Franklin Technology Center of Central and Northern PA, Inc.

11) BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS OF NORTHEASTERN PA

12) BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA

13) BioLabs Philadelphia

14) Bristol-Myers Squibb

15) Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC

16) Campaign Legal Center

17) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

18) Ceres, Inc.

19) Citigroup Washington, Inc.

20) Community Associations Institute Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee

21) Concordance

22) Conduent Incorporated and its Affiliates

23) Cookware Sustainability Alliance c/o MultiState Associates LLC

24) Curtis Institute of Music

25) Da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology, Inc.

26) Defense Realty LLC

27) Dell Technologies Inc.

28) Direct Wire & Cable

29) EAGLEVILLE HOSPITAL

30) Ensemble/ Mosaic Navy Yard, LLC

31) Environmental Defense Action Fund

32) Evergreen Collaborative

33) findhelp

34) GMS Funding Solutions

35) Gwynedd Mercy University

36) High Associates Ltd.

37) Holistic Farms, LLC

38) Holy Redeemer Health System

39) Indivior Inc.

40) INNOVATION WORKS, INC.

41) Innovative Emergency Management, Inc.

42) Jefferson Health Corporation (f/k/a Albert Einstein Healthcare Network)

43) KeyScripts, LLC

15-20 years

BECKY MEROLA

(Connecticut)
  • 614-558-2581

  • 19 Ridge RdBeaufortSC29907

BECKY MEROLA

(Ohio)
  • 614-558-2581

  • 401 West A Street, Suite 500San DiegoCA92101

PIERCE MITCHELL

(Texas)
  • (512)7881841

  • 5957 Cape Coral Dr.AustinTX78746