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15-20 years

Steve Wise joined the Firm in 2002 and became a partner in 2008. Early in his career with the Firm he was recognized by the The Gazette as one of the "Rising Stars" of the State House lobbying corps, and he has consistently ranked among the top earning lobbyists in Annapolis since that time.

Steve represents a diverse group of clients before the General Assembly and State agencies, including trade associations and companies in the alcoholic beverage, insurance, gaming, health care, telecommunications and environmental industries.

Mr. Wise's legal practice focuses on administrative law and regulatory matters. He has appeared before the Liquor Boards in 16 of Maryland's 24 jurisdictions and before the Office of the Comptroller, representing alcoholic beverage licensees on licensing and enforcement matters. Steve also represents health care professionals in licensing and disciplinary proceedings before the Board of Physicians, insurance producers and premium finance companies before the Insurance Administration, and has represented maritime-related industries before the Department of Natural Resources. Steve has appeared in many of the State's Circuit Courts, and litigated cases both before the Court of Special Appeals and Court of Appeals.

Steve received his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science in 1991 and his Masters degree in Public Administration in 1994, both from Florida State University. He graduated cum laude from the University Of Baltimore School Of Law in 2001, and he is admitted to the Maryland State Bar as well as the U.S. District Court for Maryland. Mr. Wise was born and raised on Maryland's Eastern Shore in Denton, and now resides in Annapolis with his wife Amy and twin sons.

11-15 years

Tommy has been recognized during his government relations career as one of the top lobbyists at the North Carolina General Assembly. He was ranked as the 33rd Most Influential Lobbyist of the 2013-2014 Legislative Session by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research in its annual survey of lobbyists, legislators and Capitol Press Corps members.

Tommy is a senior vice president in the state government affairs group at McGuireWoods Consulting where he represents clients before the state legislature and U.S. Congress.
He brings more than a decade of experience in state and federal policy, legislative process and politics, including serving as senior staff for the North Carolina Senate President Pro Tem and several members of U.S. Congress. Tommy has a strong network throughout state government in North Carolina and the North Carolina congressional delegation, and has experience representing Fortune 500 companies, start-ups and trade associations before the North Carolina General Assembly, Congress and executive agencies on issues including energy, environmental, education, transportation, health care and information technology.
Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Tommy served as the director of state public affairs for Moore & Van Allen Public Affairs where he managed the Raleigh office and represented clients at both the state and federal level for Moore & Van Allen Public Affairs. Before his time at Moore & Van Allen, Tommy served as deputy chief of staff for policy for North Carolina President Pro Tem Phil Berger. Before Tommy worked at the General Assembly, he lobbied at the federal level for both the NC Farm Bureau and the National Pork Producers Council for several years. He also worked on Capitol Hill for nine years, including six years with Congressman Robin Hayes where he served as deputy chief of staff.
Tommy is a native of Raleigh, where he lives with his wife and two sons.

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Jeffrey A. Zyjeski, Esq. ("Zeke") began working for Gaffney, Bennett & Associates in 1998 after completing an internship and working at the state Capitol as a staffer for the Legislature's Judiciary Committee. Jeff worked part-time at Gaffney, Bennett & Associates while in law school and joined the firm and the Law Offices of Jay F. Malcynsky, P.C. in 2002.

Jeff is also licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and before the United States Supreme Court

Jeff graduated cum laude with a B.A. from the University of Connecticut, and received his J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law. Jeff uses his legal and legislative experience to assist clients in matters of law, regulation and transportation. He currently serves as a member of the House of Delegates of the Connecticut Bar Association, and previously served on the Board of the Association of Connecticut Lobbyists.

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Maureen Glynn is a partner at Murphy Donoghue Partners. With more than 25 years of governmental affairs experience, Maureen provides day-to-day client management and counsel to multiple clients from a wide spectrum of sectors, including hospitals, physician groups, software developers, e-commerce companies, consumer credit organizations, solid waste management/recycling firms, gaming interests and non-profit charitable organizations.

Maureen has worked at the Massachusetts House of Representatives for a major committee with jurisdiction over most regulated industries including public utilities, energy firms, telecommunications, alcoholic beverages, professional licensing and gaming. She serves on the Quincy College Board of Governors, where she is currently Second Vice-Chair.

20+ years

represented a major retailer for relief from outdated pricing statute
represented major manufacturers on product liability legislation
steered passage of Massachusetts Gaming Control Statute
negotiated settlement in lieu of ballot question on teacher evaluation
intervened on legislation for private non-profit consumer finance counseling agency
achieved passage of legislation providing statutory recognition for professional behavioral health counselors association
defeated attempts to expand medical scope of services to non-medical professionals

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Issues Management Group, Counsel 1992-2013
Massachusetts House of Representatives 1984-1992
Joint Legislative Committee on Government Regulations, Research Director 1989-1992, Research Staff, 1987-1989, Legislative Aide 1984-1987

EDUCATION
Suffolk University Law School, J.D. 1993
Suffolk University, B.S. 1988

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Richard F. Conway ("Fritz") , a partner in the firm, joined Gaffney, Bennett and Associates in 1989. He developed his strong political acumen while serving as a political staffer in Hartford and Washington, D.C. He served as senior staff member and advisor to House Republican Leaders Robert Jaekle and Edward Krawiecki, Jr., in Hartford, and as a legislative aide and finance director for U.S. Congressman Stewart B. McKinney in the early 1980s.

As a lobbyist, Fritz has earned great respect for his command and thorough understanding of the election and legislative processes. He provides expert advice to and lobbies on behalf of numerous clients, including Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, financial institutions, and small- to medium-size manufacturers. His areas of expertise include tax and budget policy, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, banking, transportation, and regulatory matters.

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Tara J. O'Donnell is a partner at Murphy Donoghue Partners. With more than 25 years of governmental affairs experience, Tara provides day-to-day client management and counsel to a variety of clients across varied industries, including biomedical/life science; health care; financial services; insurance; pharmaceutical; restaurant/hospitality; real estate development; technology; and telecommunications.

Tara has worked in both the Massachusetts House of Representatives as well as the State Senate. She serves on the judicial council for the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee and the Board of Hospitality Homes. Tara was also the legislative counsel for the Boston Initiative to Advance Human Rights (BITAHR) and helped enact the Massachusetts Anti-Human Trafficking Law.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Manager of State Government Advocacy, Massachusetts Hospital Association
Deputy Director of Inter-governmental Affairs, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Government and Media Relations Liaison, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Advisory Board
Administrative Aide, Massachusetts House of Representatives
Legislative Aide, Massachusetts State Senate

EDUCATION
Suffolk University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1996
Bowdoin College, B.A., cum laude, 1987

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Roger D. Donoghue is a co-founder of Murphy Donoghue Partners. He leads the firm's Government Relations practice, specializing in legislative and regulatory affairs, lobbying, and business strategies.

Roger counsels regional, national, and international clients across varied industries including; health care, financial services, pharmaceutical, biomedical/life science, telecommunications, technology, real estate development, insurance, trade associations, and restaurant and hospitality, as they interface with government. Roger and his colleagues advise clients on the strategic implications of developing and maintaining relationships with government, and represent such clients before regulatory agencies and public authorities.

20+ years

represented care providers before state regulatory agencies & legislative committees
advised a Fortune 500 insurance company on how to maintain balanced statutory and regulatory treatment to assure similar treatment in other jurisdictions
represented a federally recognized native American tribe on economic development initiatives
represented a major telecommunications provider before state regulatory agencies and legislative committees
led ballot question committee counsel and strategy development culminating in a ballot question to repeal new tax on alcohol
secured tens of millions for distressed hospitals
successfully secured consumer discount legislation

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Director of Public Affairs, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts Director of Government Relations, National Federation of Independent Business
Private practice attorney

EDUCATION
Suffolk University Law School, J.D., 1983
Holy Cross College, B.A., 1978

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Through both her work in the public and private sector, Danna L. Kauffman provides her clients with a unique skill set that enables them to successfully navigate the legislative and executive branches of government. She has established a reputation as a problem solver and consensus builder who can handle complicated issues in a trusted and professional manner.

15-20 years

Danna L. Kauffman, Esq. joined the firm in 2013 and became a partner in 2017. Throughout her career Danna has worked in various levels of State government and in the private sector. She has established a reputation as a problem solver and consensus builder who can handle complicated issues in a trusted and professional manner.

Beginning in 1997, Danna served as Counsel to the then House Environmental Matters Committee, working on complex health care issues, and then spent three years as a senior legislative advisor to Governor Glendening, where she worked on a wide range of issues in the areas of health, environment, civil rights and homeland security. Immediately prior to joining the Firm, Danna served as the Senior Vice President of Public Policy for LifeSpan Network, the leading senior care provider association in Maryland.

Raised in Howard County, Maryland, Danna holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from Towson University, where she graduated cum laude. In 1996, she graduated with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law, where she was an editor on the Maryland Law Review. Prior to entering State government service, Danna began her career as a litigation attorney at Smith, Somerville and Case, P.A. Danna resides in Annapolis with her husband and two children.

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ALLISON LIBY-SCHOONOVER

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1) AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)

2) AIDS Institute, Inc, The

3) Alteryx, Inc.

4) American Chemistry Council

5) American Express Company

6) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance

7) Amscot Financial, Inc

8) Associated Industries of Florida

9) Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC

10) AutoDataDirect, Inc

11) Barron Collier Partnership, LLLP

12) Better Together Strengthening Families, Inc.

13) BioFlorida, Inc

14) bluebird bio

15) Boys Town of North Florida

16) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

17) Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

18) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

19) City of Westlake

20) Collier Resources Company, LLP

21) Columbia County Board of County Commissioners

22) Consumer Data Industry Association

23) Curaleaf Florida, LLC

24) eBay, Inc.

25) Ecolab Inc.

26) Ecosystem Investment Partners

27) Electrification Coalition

28) Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

29) Enterprise Holdings and Affiliated Entities d/b/a Enterprise Mobility

30) Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

31) Family Initiative, Inc.

32) Ferd and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service of Palm Beach County

33) Florida Academy of Family Physicians

34) Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority

35) Florida Associated General Contractors Council

36) Florida Bar Business Law Section, The

37) Florida Bar, The

38) Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, Inc.

39) Florida Community Financial Services Association, Inc

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1) AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)

2) Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation

3) AIDS Institute, Inc, The

4) Alteryx, Inc.

5) American Chemistry Council

6) American Express Company

7) American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance

8) Amscot Financial, Inc

9) Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC

10) AutoDataDirect, Inc

11) Barron Collier Partnership, LLLP

12) Better Together Strengthening Families, Inc.

13) BioFlorida, Inc

14) bluebird bio

15) Boys Town of North Florida

16) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

17) Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC

18) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

19) City of Daytona Beach Shores

20) City of Holly Hill

21) City of Ormond Beach

22) City of South Daytona

23) City of Westlake

24) Collier Resources Company, LLP

25) Columbia County Board of County Commissioners

26) Consumer Data Industry Association

27) Curaleaf Florida, LLC

28) eBay, Inc.

29) Ecolab Inc.

30) Ecosystem Investment Partners

31) Electrification Coalition

32) Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

33) Enterprise Holdings and Affiliated Entities d/b/a Enterprise Mobility

34) Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

35) Family Initiative, Inc.

36) Ferd and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service of Palm Beach County

37) Florida Academy of Family Physicians

38) Florida Agriculture Center & Horse Park Authority

39) Florida Associated General Contractors Council

40) Florida Bar Business Law Section, The

41) Florida Bar, The

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