410-269-5066
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, Consumer Protection, Energy/Utilities, Finance/Banking, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:LinkedIn
Camille is an attorney and Co-Chair of RWL's Government Relations Division. She is an effective advocate for a diverse group of clients with complicated and nuanced issues before legislative and procurement decision makers. Work closely with clients to develop strategy and implement both short- and long-term goals.
1) Altumint Inc., formerly Optotraffic
2) Ashley, Inc.
3) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
4) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
5) Brewers Association of Maryland
7) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
10) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
11) Children's National Health System
13) Corebridge Financial Group
14) Curio Wellness
15) DentaQuest
16) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
17) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC
18) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
21) Gaudenzia, Inc.
22) Google LLC and its Affiliates
23) GT Independence
26) Leda Health
27) Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentists
28) Maryland Association of Realtors
29) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
30) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
32) Maryland Jockey Club (Pimlico, Laurel and Rosecroft Racetracks)
34) Maryland Wineries Association
35) Maximus
38) NAREIT, formerly National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
39) Orsted North America, Inc.
41) PGA of America
42) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
43) Reed Group
44) SCI Management
45) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
46) Skyline Technology Solutions
48) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
6-10 years
The Daily Record's Top 100 Women 2021
The Daily's Record's 2017 VIP List (Very Important Professional)
2017 Maryland Rising Star - Legislative & Governmental Affairs
2016 Maryland Rising Star - Legislative & Governmental Affairs
2015 Maryland Rising Star - Legislative & Governmental Affairs
2014 Maryland Rising Star
RWL is the go-to firm when businesses and individuals have a complex legal problem, with a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases on behalf of its clients. Our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.
With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.
443-261-2285
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Matthew is a lobbyist who has a history of result-oriented success. He has obtained client successes through lobbying the Maryland legislature, executive branch, and agencies along with grassroots activities and engagement.
1) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC
3) Ashley, Inc.
4) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
5) Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD
6) Brewers Association of Maryland
8) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
10) Celebree School
11) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
12) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
13) Children's National Health System
15) Curio Wellness
16) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
17) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC
18) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
19) Fair Hill Condominium Association
22) Gaudenzia, Inc.
26) Humanim, Inc.
29) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
32) Maryland Wineries Association
33) Maximus
34) Medallia, Inc.
36) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
37) MTX Group, Inc.
38) NaphCare Inc.
39) Nareit
41) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
42) Roland Park Community Foundation
43) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
44) Skyline Technology Solutions
48) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
6-10 years
RWL is the go-to firm when businesses and individuals have a complex legal problem, with a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases on behalf of its clients. Our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.
With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.
Matthew has been an advocate for over five years as a registered lobbyist in Maryland at RWL Law and has represented a variety of clients, including trade associations, businesses, non-profits and other entities on tax issues, business regulatory matters, capital budget requests and a variety of other matters. Additional experience includes managing numerous Maryland State and Local political campaigns including time at the Maryland Senate and House Democratic Caucuses and serving as a Senate staffer for the Maryland Senate Majority Leader for several years.
410-591-6014
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Gaming, Health Care, Insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
I currently represent clients in the areas of healthcare, healthcare financing, health reform, health certificate of need (CON), casino gaming, lottery, horse racing, transportation, motor vehicles, rental cars, insurance, state and local taxes, franchises, business regulation, IT - information technology, environmental regulation, procurement, state contracting, bid protests, and acquisition of public funds for private programs and projects. Additionally, I advise clients on state and local ethics laws, election laws and lobbying rules.
I previously served as the former staff counsel to the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the Department of Fiscal Services.
My clients range from the CBAC Gaming (Horseshoe Casino Baltimore), Education Affiliates/Fortis College, Enterprise/Alamo/National Rental Cars, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, and Washington Area New Auto Dealers Association.
1) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC
3) Ashley, Inc.
4) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)
5) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
6) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
7) Brewers Association of Maryland
9) BSC America
10) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
13) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
14) Catalis LLC
15) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
16) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
17) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
18) Children's National Health System
20) Coppin State University Development Foundation
21) Corebridge Financial Group
22) Curio Wellness
23) DentaQuest
24) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
25) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC
26) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
27) Fair Hill Condominium Association
28) Fair Hill Foundation, Inc.
30) Fidelity Information Services, LLC
32) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park
33) Gaudenzia, Inc.
34) Google LLC and its Affiliates
35) GT Independence
38) HEVI
39) Humanim, Inc.
42) Leda Health
43) Light & Wonder
44) Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentists
45) Maryland Association of Realtors
46) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
47) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
49) Maryland Jockey Club (Pimlico, Laurel and Rosecroft Racetracks)
50) Maryland Partnership for Prevention, Inc.
52) Maryland Wineries Association
53) Maximus
54) Medallia, Inc.
56) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
57) MTX Group, Inc.
58) NaphCare Inc.
59) NAREIT, formerly National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
61) PGA of America
62) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
63) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
64) Prologis, Inc.
66) Reed Group
67) Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC
68) Ripken Baseball
70) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
71) Skyline Technology Solutions
72) Spotless Brands
75) Tufton Professional Baseball LLC
76) TVI, Inc./Savers
79) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
20+ years
Former staff counsel to Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee handling matters related to state & local taxes, retirement, and agency budgets
Experienced lobbyist on health care delivery systems, health insurance, and health occupations, including managed care, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, dental plans, and pharmaceuticals
Team leader on multi-firm effort to preserve the Preakness Stakes in Maryland and to enact a statutory framework for a nearly $400 million capital redevelopment effort for Maryland's racetracks
Counsel for automotive industries including new automobile dealers and rental car agencies
Lead lobbyist on legislation to authorize transportation network companies
Experienced gaming lobbyist representing lottery, casino, racetrack, and sports wagering interests
Procurement counsel assisting entities on RFPs, bids and other offers of goods, services, and construction to state & local governments
Counsels clients on state and local ethics laws, gift laws, campaign contribution compliance, election laws, and lobbying rules
Fiscal Analyst, Department of Fiscal Services (1988)
Committee Staff, Maryland Senate Budget & Taxation Committee (1989 - 1990)
Michael V. Johansen is the Administrative Partner at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC and the Chair of the firm's Administrative Law and Regulatory Compliance practice. Mike has nearly 30 years of experience in lobbying and legal matters before the General Assembly, executive agencies, and local/municipal governments in the state of Maryland. As a registered lobbyist, he has represented clients in the areas of healthcare, healthcare financing, health reform, health certificate of need (CON), casino gaming, lottery, horse racing, transportation, motor vehicles, rental cars, insurance, state and local taxes, franchises, business regulation, IT - information technology, environmental regulation, procurement, state contracting, bid protests, and acquisition of public funds for private programs and projects. Mike also advises clients on state and local ethics laws, gift laws, campaign contribution compliance, election laws and lobbying rules.
Prior to joining the firm, Mike was legislative staff to the Maryland General Assembly, the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee, and the Department of Fiscal Services. He is a member of the board of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Maryland Chapter and a board member of the Indian Creek School.
410-336-6298
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Media/Entertainment, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Chief Operating Office and Registered Lobbyist, J.R. is an experienced business development and government affairs professional with an expertise in bringing people together in Maryland to create business opportunities and to solve political problems.
2) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC
3) Ashley, Inc.
4) Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
5) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)
6) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
7) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
8) Brewers Association of Maryland
10) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
13) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
14) Catalis LLC
15) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
16) Celebree School
17) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
18) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
19) Children's National Health System
21) Coppin State University Development Foundation
22) Corebridge Financial Group
23) Curio Wellness
24) DentaQuest
25) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
26) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC
27) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
28) Fair Hill Condominium Association
31) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park
32) Gaudenzia, Inc.
35) Humanim, Inc.
38) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
39) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
42) Maryland Wineries Association
43) Maximus
44) Medallia, Inc.
46) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
47) MTX Group, Inc.
48) NaphCare Inc.
49) Nareit
51) PGA of America
52) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
53) Prologis, Inc.
55) Roland Park Community Foundation
57) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
58) Skyline Technology Solutions
59) Spotless Brands
60) Terra Firma Retreat Center
64) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
6-10 years
RWL is the go-to firm when businesses and individuals have a complex legal problem, with a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases on behalf of its clients. Our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.
With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.
John C. "JR" Reith is the Chief Operating Officer at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC. He also a Registered Lobbyist in the firm's extensive Government Relations and Lobbying practice. He served as Finance Director for all three of former Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s gubernatorial campaigns and was co-chairman of his campaign committees. Mr. Reith served on the Inaugural Committee for Governor Larry Hogan, and has been active in the National Republican Party since 1996. In 2016, Mr. Reith served as the co-chairman for the Inaugural Committee for Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh. He currently sits on the board of directors for The Canton Group, ThinkBig Networks, and on the alumni board for the Boys' Latin School of Maryland. Previously, Mr. Reith served as an advisor for Compass Marketing, Inc. and as an advisor for Brown Advisory in Baltimore. He is also a former board member of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and the GBMC Philanthropy Committee board of directors.
410-269-5066
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
2) Ashley, Inc.
3) Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
4) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)
5) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
6) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
7) Brewers Association of Maryland
9) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
11) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
12) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
13) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
14) Children's National Health System
16) Coppin State University Development Foundation
17) Curio Wellness
18) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
19) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC
20) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
21) Fair Hill Condominium Association
23) Fidelity Information Services, LLC
25) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park
26) Gaudenzia, Inc.
27) Google LLC and its Affiliates
30) Humanim, Inc.
32) Light & Wonder
33) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
36) Maximus
37) Medallia, Inc.
39) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
40) MTX Group, Inc.
41) NaphCare Inc.
43) PGA of America
44) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
45) SCI Management
46) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
47) Skyline Technology Solutions
49) TVI, Inc./Savers
51) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
410-269-5066
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
1) ASHLEY, INC.
2) BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
3) BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY GT&S, LLC
4) BREWERS ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND
6) CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND, DELAWARE AND D.C., INC.
9) CHESAPEAKE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
10) CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
12) COREBRIDGE FINANCIAL GROUP
13) CURIO WELLNESS
14) DENTAQUEST
15) EDUCATION AFFILIATES/FORTIS COLLEGE
16) ENTERPRISE RAC COMPANY OF BALTIMORE, LLC
17) ENVIROTEST SYSTEMS HOLDINGS CORP.
20) GAUDENZIA, INC.
24) MARYLAND ACADEMY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTS
25) MARYLAND AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
26) MARYLAND CARE INC. DBA MARYLAND PHYSICIANS CARE
30) MARYLAND WINERIES ASSOCIATION
31) MAXIMUS
33) NAREIT
35) PGA OF AMERICA
36) PHARMACEUTICAL CARE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (PCMA)
37) SCI MANAGEMENT
38) SHEPPARD PRATT HEALTH SYSTEMS
39) SKYLINE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
41) WASHINGTON AREA NEW AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (WANADA)
410-269-5066
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
2) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC
4) Ashley, Inc.
5) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)
6) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
7) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
8) Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD
9) Brewers Association of Maryland
10) Brown Advisory
11) BSC America
12) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
15) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
16) Catalis LLC
17) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
18) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
19) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
20) Children's National Health System
22) Coppin State University Development Foundation
23) Corebridge Financial Group
24) Curio Wellness
25) DentaQuest
26) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
27) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC
28) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
29) Fair Hill Condominium Association
31) Fidelity Information Services, LLC
33) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park
34) Gaudenzia, Inc.
38) Humanim, Inc.
41) Light & Wonder
42) Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentists
43) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
44) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
48) Maryland Wineries Association
49) Maximus
50) Medallia, Inc.
51) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
52) MTX Group, Inc.
53) NaphCare Inc.
54) Nareit
56) PGA of America
57) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
58) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
59) Prologis, Inc.
61) Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC
63) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
64) Skyline Technology Solutions
65) Spotless Brands
68) TVI, Inc./Savers
71) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
