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 and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
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,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:LinkedIn
Bradley is an attorney and Co-Chair of RWL's Government Relations Division. He has advocated successfully for a diverse group of clients with complicated and nuanced issues before legislative, regulatory and procurement decision makers. Mr. Rifkin works closely with clients to develop strategic plans to meet long-term and short-term goals and he helps execute those plans through effective stakeholder networking, preparation of supplemental documentation, oral testimony on behalf of the client and high stakes negotiation.
3) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)
4) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
5) Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD
6) Brewers Association of Maryland
7) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
10) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
11) Catalis LLC
12) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
13) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
14) Children's National Health System
15) Coppin State University Development Foundation
16) Corebridge Financial Group
17) Curio Wellness
18) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
22) Gaudenzia, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Light & Wonder
25) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
26) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
29) Maryland Wineries Association
31) NaphCare Inc.
32) PGA of America
33) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
34) Prologis, Inc.
36) SCI Management
39) Terra Firma Retreat Center
40) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
6-10 years
The Daily Record's 40 Under 40 VIP List (2021)
Maryland Rising Star - Legislative & Governmental Affairs (2021)
Maryland Rising Star - Legislative & Governmental Affairs (2020)
Maryland Matters List of "Winners" from the Legislative Session (2019)
Maryland State Baseball Coaches Association CRCBL Executive of the Year (2018)
RWL is the go-to firm for businesses and individuals with complex matters in need of resolution. With a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases, lobbying matters and procurements 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.
Bradley Rifkin co-chairs RWL's Government Relations and Lobbying practice.
Bradley effectively advocates for a diverse group of clients with complicated and nuanced issues before the Maryland General Assembly, local county jurisdictions and state agencies. Mr. Rifkin works closely with clients to develop strategic plans to meet long-term and short-term goals and he helps execute those plans through effective stakeholder networking, preparation of supplemental documentation, oral testimony on behalf of the client and high stakes negotiation. In his practice, he has a history of delivering impactful results for clients in a fast-paced environment.
Bradley has successfully represented clients with a wide array of statutory, regulatory, funding and procurement interests in the areas of alcoholic beverage manufacturing, casino-gaming, franchise law, innovative technology, insurance, medical cannabis, non-profit organizations, satellite radio, telecommunications, and transportation.
Prior to joining the firm Bradley attended Brown University where he majored in Political Science and graduated in 2009 (with honors from that Department). He then attended the University of Maryland School of Law and graduated in 2013.
Since 2013, Bradley has served as President of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League in his spare time.
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 and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
18) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
19) Fair Hill Condominium Association
22) Gaudenzia, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
25) Hims, Inc.
27) Humanim, Inc.
30) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
33) Maryland Wineries Association
34) Maximus
35) Medallia, Inc.
37) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
38) MTX Group, Inc.
39) NaphCare Inc.
40) Nareit
42) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
43) Roland Park Community Foundation
44) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
45) Skyline Technology Solutions
49) 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.
410-269-5066
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
1) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC
3) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
4) Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD
6) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
10) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
11) Fair Hill Condominium Association
13) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park
14) Google LLC and its Affiliates
15) Hims, Inc.
19) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
23) Medallia, Inc.
24) NaphCare Inc.
25) Nareit
27) PGA of America
28) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
29) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
30) Prologis, Inc.
32) Roland Park Community Foundation
33) SCI Management
34) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
35) Skyline Technology Solutions
36) Spotless Brands
37) Terra Firma Retreat Center
40) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
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 and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
20) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
21) Fair Hill Condominium Association
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
50) 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 and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
17) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
20) Gaudenzia, Inc.
23) Hims, Inc.
25) Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentists
26) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
27) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
31) Maryland Wineries Association
32) Maximus
34) Nareit
36) PGA of America
37) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
38) SCI Management
39) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
40) Skyline Technology Solutions
42) 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 and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility
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) Hims, Inc.
39) Humanim, Inc.
42) Light & Wonder
43) Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentists
44) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
45) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
49) Maryland Wineries Association
50) Maximus
51) Medallia, Inc.
52) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
53) MTX Group, Inc.
54) NaphCare Inc.
55) Nareit
57) PGA of America
58) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
59) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
60) Prologis, Inc.
62) Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC
64) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
65) Skyline Technology Solutions
66) Spotless Brands
71) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
