717-237-4801
409 N. Second Street, Suite 500, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is the largest of its kind within any law firm in Pennsylvania. Its Government Relations Group provides a wide variety of clients with an outstanding program of advocacy services before the General Assembly and Executive Branch agencies of state government. The principals have held positions at the highest levels of state government, including former members of the House of Representatives, and a former member of the Governor's staff. In addition, they include former Chief Counsels of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department as well as former Chief Counsel to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and of the Pennsylvania State Police.
Firm Specialties:
Buchanan's services include providing background information to clients and key policy makers about the potential impact of proposed legislation or regulations; effectively communicating clients' concerns to government; drafting legislation; testifying before legislative committees and regulatory hearings; drafting and distributing position papers for clients; and monitoring the General Assembly and providing clients with updates.
1) 3M Company and its affiliates
2) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
3) American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
4) Argo AI
5) Crown Castle (including Pennsylvania Partnership for 5G)
8) GREATER PITTSBURGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
10) HP Inc.
12) Iron Mountain Information Management
13) Kay Builders
14) Lucid USA, Inc.
19) North Fayette
21) Pattern Energy
23) Pennridge Development Enterprises Inc
24) PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC COMPANY
25) PENNSYLVANIA POWER COMPANY
26) PENNSYLVANIA SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION, INC.
28) Rolka Loube Saltzer LLC, DBA Rolka Loube
29) St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates
31) The National Elevator Industry, Inc.
32) The Williams Companies, Inc.
34) West Penn Power
STEPHEN M. DEFRANK is a senior advisor in Buchanan's state government relations group. He joins Buchanan after spending 23 years of his career in Pennsylvania state government. His most recent position was chief of staff for Senator Lisa M. Boscola.
Steve brings process and policy expertise to our Pennsylvania Government Relations Practice, having worked in state government for more than 20 years. He has served in several roles in his over two decades with the Senate of Pennsylvania, including chief of staff, committee executive director, and policy director. Steve called on his strengths differently in each of those roles: as a chief of staff for Sen. Lisa Boscola, he used his organizational skills and ability to multitask to advance the senator's legislative agenda in Harrisburg and manage constituent outreach and communications in her district office. As Executive Director for the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, Steve grasped new concepts quickly and effectively, and developed an area of expertise in issues affecting the energy and utility sectors. As Policy Director, he worked as a jack of all trades to advance a caucus-wide agenda that included initiatives related to legalized gaming, community and economic development, workforce development, education initiatives and government reform.
Lisa has over 20 years experience in government and private sector work. Prior to joining Capitol Advantage, she served as Director of Government Affairs for a large statewide trade association. She has experience building and executing strategy for a wide range of issues such as environmental, tax, workers compensation, land use and professional licensing. Lisa is highly respected and has a successful track record advocating before the Legislature, Executive Branch agencies and various commissions and licensing boards. She is also consistently ranked on the list of "Most Influential Lobbyists in the General Assembly."
20+ years
(614) 370-5703
172 East State Street, Suite 400, Columbus, OH, 43215,
The Success Group is one of Ohio's most influential public affairs and lobbying firms. For more than 30 years our integrity, political savvy, high standards of client service and deep knowledge of the workings of government have helped our clients achieve their goals. Our enterprise and forward thinking have enabled us to thrive in today's uncertain environment of term limits.
Firm Specialties:
Government services areas of expertise include strategy, legislative, executive and regulatory process and local government lobbying.
1) Altria Client Services LLC. and its Affiliates
2) AT&T
3) Brain Injury Association of Ohio
5) Buckeye State Sheriff's Association
7) Cincinnati Bulk Terminals, LLC
8) CoinFlip
9) Copart, Inc.
11) EQT Corporation
13) Francis Energy
16) Journey Center for Safety and Healing
23) Ohio Association of School Business Officials
24) Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers
25) Ohio Job and Family Services Directors' Association (OJFSDA)
26) Ohio Ophthalmological Society
28) Ohio Provider Resource Association
29) Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance
30) Ohio State Bar Association
32) Public Children Services Association of Ohio
33) Regional Income Tax Agency
34) RELX Inc.
38) Two Jinn
39) UC Health
MIKE TOMAN is responsible for the firm's day-to-day business operations. He is known for keen attention to detail and a grasp of such varied fields as health care, organizational budgeting, and procurement processes. Mike has been with The Success Group since 2000. Prior to joining The Success Group, he spent five years lobbying as a senior policy analyst with the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, worked for the Ohio Legislative Budget Office, and worked for the Ohio Supreme Court. Mike served as President of the Ohio Lobbying Association (OLA) and was a member of the OLA Board of Trustees for seven years. Currently, Mike serves on the Board of Trustees for The Advocacy Group (TAG) and on The Ohio State University's President's Advisory Board. Mike sits on select alumni committees at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs' Alumni Advisory Committee. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice at Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Public Administration at The Ohio State's John Glenn College.
7178562080
625 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1700, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222,
614-221-0971
172 East State Street, Suite 400, Columbus, OH, 43215,
1) Altria Client Services LLC. and its Affiliates
2) AT&T
3) BHE GT&S DBA: Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc.
5) Buckeye State Sheriff's Association
6) Charitable Healthcare Network
7) Cigna Corporate Services, LLC
8) Cincinnati Bulk Terminals, LLC
9) CleanCapital
10) CoinFlip
11) Copart, Inc.
13) EQT Corporation
15) Francis Energy
16) Hope Utilities
17) Journey Center for Safety and Healing
24) NetJets Inc & Subsidiaries
25) Norfolk Southern Corporation
26) Ohio Association of School Business Officials
27) Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers
28) Ohio Job and Family Services Directors' Association (OJFSDA)
29) Ohio Ophthalmological Society
31) Ohio Provider Resource Association
32) Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance
33) Ohio State Bar Association
35) Public Children Services Association of Ohio
36) Regional Income Tax Agency
37) RELX Inc.
40) Two Jinn
41) UC Health
1700 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20006,
2024525783
1700 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20006,
2) ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
3) ALLEGHENY COUNTY SANITARY AUTHORITY
4) Allegheny Technologies Incorporated
5) Amivas, LLC
7) CANADA STEAMSHIP LINES, INC.
11) EQT CORPORATION
13) GENERIC ANIMAL DRUG ALLIANCE
15) Harrisburg University of Science & Technology
16) Hospital Association of Rhode Island
19) Myaderm
22) Pittsburgh Arena Real Estate Redevelopment
25) PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY
26) PROGENY SYSTEMS
27) Regency Integrated Health Services
28) Revint Solutions
29) Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
30) San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority
31) San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission
32) St. Luke's University Health Network
33) Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative
34) Summit Strategies on behalf of Ascend Performance Materials
35) TEAM WENDY, LLC
36) The RiteScreen Company, LLC
38) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER
39) Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
7178562080
208 N. 3rd St., Suite 110, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
7178562080
208 N. 3rd St., Suite 110, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
804.771.5300
50 Pear Street, Richmond, VA, 23223,
1700 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20006,
