(860) 548-2681
100 Pearl St., PO Box 231277, Hartford, CT, 06123,
Nothing in government happens by accident. To deal with government successfully, creative and effective representation is needed. We are an aggressive lobbying group that anticipates problems and develops strategies to achieve our clients' objectives. Whether our representation is to pass legislation or stop legislation, prevent a crisis or respond to a crisis, we have the ability and experience to achieve our clients' goals and objectives. Our success is in our proven track record. We are a strong bipartisan team that is one of Connecticut's most highly respected government relations practice groups and are recognized for effective and articulate promotion of the interests of our clients.
Firm Specialties:
Unlike most Connecticut lobbying firms, we unite the legal, lobbying and public affairs disciplines through unique experience and intimate familiarity with the legislative and lawmaking process of the State of Connecticut. It is an asset that separates the Firm from its competitors. Few, if any, public affairs corporations offer our capability and professionalism.
We also provide legislative monitoring and personal tracking of legislative issues and proposals, and employ specially-trained staff for the purposes of following pending bills, legislative hearings, committee meetings, amendments and other items of interest.
FOCUS Government Affairs @ UKS is a full service government relations firm that draws upon the knowledge and experience of attorneys, former executive branch officials, and specialists whose collective expertise is made available to all our governmental affairs clients. This team-based approach ensures that the proper resources are determined and committed, so that our government affairs clients receive the most efficient, cost-effective professional services possible.
We provide a broad spectrum of legislative, regulatory, administrative and executive lobbying and consulting services to a wide range of clients. Because we have over 60 years of experience working with and within government, we are experts on the legislative process and can skillfully negotiate with staff and elected officials. In addition, our strong relationships with federal, state and local elected officials allow us to effectively assist our clients in their dealings with all levels of government.
FOCUS Government Affairs has strategic relationship with Connecticut-based law firm Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, PC that allow us to provide an additional level of service including legal advice, counsel, and legal assistance to corporate, institutional, municipal, and individual clients.
1) American International Group, Inc.
3) Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.
4) AXS
6) Connecticut Association of Pawnbrokers
7) Connecticut Association of Realtors, Inc.
8) Connecticut Police & Fire Union
9) Connecticut State Firefighters Association
10) Connecticut State Society of Anesthesiologists
11) Connecticut Tourism Coalition
12) Connecticut Votes for Animals
13) Consumer Healthcare Products Association
14) Cordata Healthcare Innovations Inc.
16) CT Attorneys Title Insurance Co.
18) Encompass Health
20) Flock Safety
21) Hartford County Medical Association
23) Liberty Bank
24) Lincoln Technical Institute
25) NEAM
26) New Haven Center for Performing Arts
27) North Highland Company, LLC
28) Northwest CT Public Safety Communication Center, Inc.
29) Pattern Energy
30) Porter & Chester Institute
31) Post University
32) Ryan, LLC
34) The Personal Care Products Council
35) Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters
JAMES S. PAOLINO, ESQ. began his career working in municipal government before working for several years at the state level with both the Executive Branch and the Connecticut General Assembly. Attorney Paolino has worked as the Director of State Lobbying for the Connecticut Hospital Association, one of Connecticut's largest healthcare provider associations. As Director of State Lobbying, Attorney Paolino gained extensive experience in handling complex issues including Medicaid reimbursement, workforce and employment legislation, tax issues, patient safety programs, as well as a wide variety of other issues related to healthcare, technology, the environment, and business.
Attorney Paolino brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to the FOCUS Government Affairs team. Having worked at the municipal and state levels as well as the private sector, Attorney Paolino adds a deep level of understanding of government and the legislative process as well as commitment to achieving positive results for his clients. This background gives Attorney Paolino a wide range of personal contacts and relationships in both government and the private sector, which are then utilized to provide positive results for clients. Attorney Paolino combines his background and personal contacts with his legal skills to provide a comprehensive bipartisan approach to challenging issues for his clients.
Attorney Paolino is very active in his community where he currently serves as Chairman of his town's Sewer and Water Commission. He also serves as the Chief Financial Officer and on the Board of Directors of his local branch of the Lion's Club International. Attorney Paolino is also an adjunct professor, teaching Western Civilization, World Civilizations and U.S. History.
860-229-0301
One Liberty Square, Suite 201, New Britain, CT, 06501,
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2) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates
4) Community Health Resources, Inc.
5) Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc.
6) Connecticut Children's Medical Center
7) Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc.
8) Connecticut RISE Network, Inc.
10) CT Coalition of Taft Hartley Health Funds
11) EmblemHealth
Stephen R. Kinney , a partner in the firm, joined Gaffney, Bennett and Associates in 1985. A longtime political advisor to Democratic U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd, Steve played a pivotal role in Dodd's last four successful re-election bids and in his presidential campaign. Previously, he served as a member of Dodd's staff and acted as a liaison to the Connecticut General Assembly.
On the state level, Steve first earned his political stripes under former Democratic House Speakers Ernest Abate and Irving Stolberg. During their leadership tenures, Steve was principally responsible for coordinating the movement of legislative business on the House floor.
Over the past 30-plus years, Steve's coalition building skills, his knowledge of the legislative process, and his political "sixth sense" have become invaluable assets to the firm. His extensive government relations and political experience are highly regarded by lawmakers and other key decision makers in both Hartford and Washington, D.C. His counsel and expertise are regularly sought on a wide variety of subjects, including: health care, human services, general law, telecommunications, state regulatory and municipal issues, and budget and tax matters.
917 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT, 06484,
203-240-3715
31 Old Farm Hill Road, Newtown, CT, 06470,
513-977-8640
255 E. 5th St., Suite 1900, Cincinnati, OH, 45202,
5) Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
7) Cincinnati Arts Association
9) Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation
11) Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
12) CincyTech
15) City of Milford
16) City of Monroe
20) Clifton Cultural Arts Center
21) Cordata Health
23) Energy Alliances
25) Fifth Third Bank
27) Hamilton County Municipal League
28) Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA
29) Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
30) Montgomery Community Improvement Corporation
32) Ohio Community Associations Institute (CAI)
33) Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments
34) Playing Card Partners, LLC
38) Sharonville Convention Center
39) State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
40) Sycamore Township Board of Trustees
44) Union Township (Clermont County)
45) United Way of Greater Cincinnati
46) Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
47) Village of Lincoln Heights
(916) 441-0597
925 L STREET, SUITE 250, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814,
2) AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, INC.
10) BOYS REPUBLIC
11) BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICES
12) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF DUI TREATMENT PROGRAMS
13) CALIFORNIA CITY MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION
14) CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
15) CALIFORNIA PRODUCER-HANDLER ASSOCIATION
16) CARSON; CITY OF
18) CHINO; CITY OF
27) FOLSOM; CITY OF
28) FONTANA; CITY OF
30) GATEWAY WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
35) IRVINE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
38) KERMAN; CITY OF
44) LOMITA; CITY OF
45) LONG BEACH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (LONG BEACH TRANSIT)
47) LYNWOOD; CITY OF
50) MOSH-1
51) NORCO; CITY OF
52) NORWALK; CITY OF
53) ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
54) PACIFIC EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
59) REDDING; CITY OF
61) SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER ASSOCIATION
65) SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
69) TWENTY-NINE PALMS BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
72) VALLEJO FLOOD AND WASTEWATER DISTRICT
73) VALLEJO; CITY OF
79) WINDSOR; TOWN OF
80) YUCAIPA; CITY OF
(916) 441-0597
925 L STREET, SUITE 250, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95814,
2) AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, INC.
10) BOYS REPUBLIC
11) BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICES
12) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF DUI TREATMENT PROGRAMS
13) CALIFORNIA CITY MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION
14) CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
15) CALIFORNIA PRODUCER-HANDLER ASSOCIATION
16) CARSON; CITY OF
18) CHINO; CITY OF
27) FOLSOM; CITY OF
28) FONTANA; CITY OF
30) GATEWAY WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
35) IRVINE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
38) KERMAN; CITY OF
44) LOMITA; CITY OF
45) LONG BEACH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (LONG BEACH TRANSIT)
47) LYNWOOD; CITY OF
50) MOSH-1
51) NORCO; CITY OF
52) NORWALK; CITY OF
53) ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
54) PACIFIC EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
59) REDDING; CITY OF
61) SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER ASSOCIATION
65) SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
69) TWENTY-NINE PALMS BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
72) VALLEJO FLOOD AND WASTEWATER DISTRICT
73) VALLEJO; CITY OF
79) WINDSOR; TOWN OF
80) YUCAIPA; CITY OF
(916) 441-0597
925 L Street, Suite 250, Sacramento, CA, 95814,
2) AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, INC.
10) BOYS REPUBLIC
11) BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICES
12) CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF DUI TREATMENT PROGRAMS
13) CALIFORNIA CITY MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION
14) CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
15) CALIFORNIA PRODUCER-HANDLER ASSOCIATION
16) CARSON; CITY OF
18) CHINO; CITY OF
27) FOLSOM; CITY OF
28) FONTANA; CITY OF
30) GATEWAY WATER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
35) IRVINE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
38) KERMAN; CITY OF
44) LOMITA; CITY OF
45) LONG BEACH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (LONG BEACH TRANSIT)
47) LYNWOOD; CITY OF
50) MOSH-1
51) NORCO; CITY OF
52) NORWALK; CITY OF
53) ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
54) PACIFIC EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
59) REDDING; CITY OF
61) SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER ASSOCIATION
65) SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
69) TWENTY-NINE PALMS BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
72) VALLEJO FLOOD AND WASTEWATER DISTRICT
73) VALLEJO; CITY OF
79) WINDSOR; TOWN OF
80) YUCAIPA; CITY OF
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P. O. Box 2500, Blythewood, SC, 29016,
(614) 628-6880
191 West Nationwide Boulevard, Suite 300, Columbus, OH, 43215,
2) Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
3) Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation
11) Clifton Cultural Arts Center
13) Energy Alliances
14) Hamilton County Municipal League
15) Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
16) Montgomery Community Improvement Corporation
17) Ohio Community Associations Institute (CAI)
18) Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments
20) State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
21) Sycamore Township Board of Trustees
23) Union Township (Clermont County)
8036913607
PO Box 2500, Blythewood, SC, 29706,
