(404) 805 - 6363
1100 PEACHTREE STREET, SUITE 650, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website, LinkedIn
Advises a diverse set of clients on state legislative and regulatory issues with a focus on healthcare, energy, education and economic development policy
Has more than 10 years of experience working at the state capitol
Formerly served as vice president of government affairs at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Serves on the Executive Committee of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council (GAC)
1) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
2) Amwell
3) Archer
4) Barrow County Board of Commissioners
5) Becton Dickinson and Company (BD)
7) Cornerstone Government Affairs
9) Development Authority of Bainbridge and Decatur County
10) DIRECTV LLC
11) Dougherty County Commission
12) Emory
13) FanFreedom
14) GA Rural Water Association (GRWA)
15) Georgia Association of Professional Bondsmen
16) Georgia Bio
17) Georgia Companion Animal Coalition
18) Georgia Economic Developers Association
19) Georgia EMC
20) Georgia Hospital Association
21) Georgia Society of Hearing Professionals
22) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Jabian
25) Kia
26) Lowndes County
27) MARTA
29) Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
30) Motion Picture Association (MPA)
31) Norfolk Southern Corporation
32) O'Kelley and Sorohan Attorneys at Law LLC
33) Oglethorpe Power
35) Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc.
37) Pulsara
39) RedSpeed Georgia
41) Revenue Based Finance Coalition
43) Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
44) Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association of America, Inc.
47) Stripe
48) Susan G. Komen
50) Trulieve, Inc.
52) Vilmed
53) Waymo LLC
Sally Kilpatrick advises a diverse set of clients on state legislative and regulatory issues with a focus on healthcare, energy, education and economic development policy. Sally joined Cornerstone's Atlanta, Georgia office in September 2015 and has more than 10 years of experience providing strategic advice to the private sector.
Prior to joining Cornerstone, Sally served as vice president of government affairs at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state's largest business advocacy organization. Through her seven-year tenure at the Chamber, Sally developed an extensive background managing legislative and regulatory issues in the policy areas of water, energy, education, economic development and health care. While at the Chamber, Sally served on the Technology Association of Georgia's Government Affairs Taskforce and the Georgia Water Alliance. She managed the Georgia Chamber's Local Chamber Legislative Ad Hoc Committee and legislative affairs for Chamber's Small Business Advisory Council.
She has established strong, bipartisan working relationships with House and Senate members of the Georgia General Assembly and state agency officials. Her industry specific knowledge and key relationships have been valuable in assisting clients to successfully achieve their legislative and regulatory objectives at the state Capitol.
Sally is a current board member of Atlanta Moms Making A Difference and serves on the executive committee of the Georgia Chamber's Government Affairs Council.
Sally earned her B.S. in Journalism at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. She and her husband Trey reside in Atlanta with their daughter, Phen, and son, Clark.
(770) 627 - 7516
1100 PEACHTREE STREET, NE, SUITE 650, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website, LinkedIn
15 years of government affairs experience in Georgia and Washington, D.C. Effective leader on transportation, health care and tax policy. Key advisor to numerous legislative and executive leaders in Georgia and D.C.
1) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
2) Archer
3) Barrow County Board of Commissioners
4) Becton Dickinson and Company (BD)
6) Cornerstone Government Affairs
8) Delaware North Companies, Inc.
9) Development Authority of Bainbridge and Decatur County
10) DIRECTV LLC
11) Emory
12) FanFreedom
14) GA Rural Water Association (GRWA)
15) Georgia Bio
16) Georgia EMC
17) Georgia Hospital Association
18) Georgia Society of Hearing Professionals
19) Google LLC and its Affiliates
21) Kia
22) MARTA
24) Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
25) Norfolk Southern Corporation
26) O'Kelley and Sorohan Attorneys at Law LLC
27) Oglethorpe Power
28) Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc.
29) Pulsara
30) RedSpeed Georgia
31) Revenue Based Finance Coalition
32) Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
33) Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association of America, Inc.
35) Stripe
36) Susan G. Komen
38) Trulieve, Inc.
40) Waymo LLC
Jeff Hamling joined Cornerstone in 2017, bringing a wealth of experience and relationships in Atlanta, Georgia. Jeff came to the firm after two years as a lobbyist in Dentons' Atlanta and Washington offices where he represented a number of corporate, governmental, and non-profit clients.
Prior to Dentons, Jeff worked at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce as vice president for state and federal affairs. Jeff joined the Chamber after serving then-Congressman Tom Price for over five years. Starting as a staff assistant, Jeff was quickly promoted to deputy chief of staff, overseeing the Atlanta office and various aspects of the federal legislative staff.
Jeff has also been recognized by prestigious organizations for professional accomplishments: profiled in Capitol Impact Magazine's People on the Move, "Rookie of the Year" award voted on by his peers in the Georgia lobbying community, and James Magazine's Georgia's Political Influencers in Washington, D.C.
(404) 835 - 0625
Promenade, 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA, 30309, 
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Education, Energy/Utilities, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality
Links:Website, LinkedIn
Falak Sabbak is an assistant vice president with McGuireWoods Consulting. With a decade of experience at the Georgia General Assembly, she maintains an incredibly diverse network of elected officials, political staff, and lobbyists throughout the state of Georgia.
0-5 years
Led record-breaking candidate recruitment efforts in 2018 and 2020 for State House races; in 2018, the Georgia House Democratic Caucus challenged 56 Republican held seats. In 2020, the Georgia House Democratic Caucus challenged 66 Republican held seats. This was an exponential increase from previous years when Democrats only challenged 25 Republican held seats in 2014 and 21 Republican held seats in 2016.
Assumed the position of Executive Director with 62 Georgia House Democratic Caucus members, and in three short years, expanded the Caucus to 77 members.
Managed the 2018 Georgia House Democratic Caucus campaign operation for the most successful election night for Georgia Democrats since 1998.
Managed the 2020 Georgia House Democratic Caucus campaign operation where Georgia had the second-best election results for State House campaigns for Democrats in the nation.
Served as the Executive Director of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus.
Served on the Arab Americans for Biden Committee.
Served as the Co-Coordinator of the Georgia Victory Leadership Council for Georgia.
Falak Sabbak is an assistant vice president with McGuireWoods Consulting. With a decade of experience at the Georgia General Assembly, she maintains an incredibly diverse network of elected officials, political staff, and lobbyists throughout the state of Georgia.
Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Falak served as the Executive Director of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus. She managed the internal and external communications of the Caucus, prepared talking points on pending legislation, and counseled members during their decision-making process. Falak also managed the 2018 Caucus campaign operation that resulted in the most successful election night for Georgia Democrats since 1998. In three short years, Falak grew the House Democratic Caucus from 62 members to 77.
Falak began her career as a legislative aide, and later served as the Executive Assistant to the Minority Leader. From fielding constituent questions, to tracking and summarizing legislation, Falak gained a thorough understanding of the legislative process.
A native of Marietta, Georgia, Falak earned her Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University College of Law, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Georgia.
404-443-5813
100 PEACHTREE ST. NW, SUITE 2200, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
Subjects: Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Education, Environment/Recycling, Gaming, Health Care, Medicare/Medicaid, Pharmaceuticals, Professional/Vocational Licensing, RFP/Procurement, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website, LinkedIn
My name is Danica Thompson and I am a lobbyist at McGuireWoods Consulting. I work on behalf of companies and organizations to advocate for and to influence policy while educating elected officials about the interests of my clients on the state and local levels. I would love to earn your business.
0-5 years
Voted as a Top and Rising Star Lobbyist by the James Magazine
Recognized as a Top Fierce and Fabulous 40 Under 40 Alumni by Spelman College
Executive Director, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (2003-2016)
Chair, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Corporate Roundtable Sports, Entertainment and Gaming Committee
Board Member, Wellroot (formerly known as United Methodist Children's Home)
Danica Thompson is experienced in civic engagement with a focus in government relations. She currently serves as a vice president of state government relations where she provides strategic advice and lobbying services to help clients meet their corporate and public affairs objectives. She has extensive experience working with clients in the areas of education, healthcare, diagnostic laboratories, procurement and transportation on both the state and local levels.
Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Danica worked with state elected officials for 13 years at the Atlanta-based Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, Inc. Starting as a legislative intern, she seamlessly rose through the organization's ranks to the position of executive director where she managed the daily operations of the caucus, coordinated legislative conferences, spearheaded the legislative intern program and ensured that the caucus fulfilled its mission to protect the general welfare of people of color, the disadvantaged and the underserved citizens throughout the state of Georgia.
Throughout her professional career Danica has committed herself to making a difference at work and within her community. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Georgia Women's Policy Institute. Presently, Danica serves as chair of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators Corporate Roundtable Gaming, Sports and Entertainment Policy Committee, serves as a board member for the United Methodist Children's Home (WellRoot), and volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) to support children in foster care. She is a Council for Quality Growth Emerging Leader and serves as an ambassador with the Grady Ambassador Force, which consists of nearly 100 community leaders creating awareness and community support for the Grady Health System and chairs the Marsy's Law for Georgia Advisory Committee to ensure victims of crime receive their constitutional rights in court proceedings.
Danica has been recognized by her peers as a Top and Rising Star lobbyist in the James magazine, acknowledged by the Daily Report for providing pro bono services related to changing age requirements in Georgia's child marriage law, and named as Spelman College's Fierce 40 Under 40 Alumni. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Spelman College and a Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law.
Danica is a native from Birmingham, Alabama. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, dogs and traveling.
(404) 427-8873
1100 Peachtree Street, Suite 650, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, 
1) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
2) Archer
3) Barrow County Board of Commissioners
4) Becton Dickinson and Company (BD)
6) Cornerstone Government Affairs
8) Delaware North Companies, Inc.
9) Development Authority of Bainbridge and Decatur County
10) DIRECTV LLC
11) Emory
12) FanFreedom
14) GA Rural Water Association (GRWA)
15) Georgia Bio
16) Georgia EMC
17) Georgia Hospital Association
18) Georgia Society of Hearing Professionals
21) Kia
22) MARTA
24) Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
25) Norfolk Southern Corporation
26) O'Kelley and Sorohan Attorneys at Law LLC
27) Oglethorpe Power
28) Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc.
29) Pulsara
30) Revenue Based Finance Coalition
31) Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
32) Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association of America, Inc.
34) Stripe
35) Susan G. Komen
37) Trulieve, Inc.
39) Waymo LLC
(404) 521-7641
75 Fifth St, SUITE 710, ATLANTA, GA, 30308, 
1) Georgia EMC
(678) 384-4101
1100 PEACHTREE STREET, SUITE 650, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, 
1) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
2) Archer
3) Barrow County Board of Commissioners
4) Becton Dickinson and Company (BD)
6) Cornerstone Government Affairs
8) Delaware North Companies, Inc.
9) Development Authority of Bainbridge and Decatur County
10) DIRECTV LLC
11) Emory
12) FanFreedom
14) GA Rural Water Association (GRWA)
15) Georgia Bio
16) Georgia EMC
17) Georgia Hospital Association
18) Georgia Society of Hearing Professionals
19) Google LLC and its Affiliates
21) Kia
22) MARTA
24) Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
25) Norfolk Southern Corporation
26) O'Kelley and Sorohan Attorneys at Law LLC
27) Oglethorpe Power
28) Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc.
29) Pulsara
30) RedSpeed Georgia
31) Revenue Based Finance Coalition
32) Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
33) Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association of America, Inc.
35) Stripe
36) Susan G. Komen
38) Trulieve, Inc.
40) Waymo LLC
(404) 790-6201
75 FIFTH ST NW, SUITE 845, ATLANTA, GA, 30308, 
1) GEORGIA EMC
(404) 561-8636
679 DURANT PLACE NE, APT D, ATLANTA, GA, 30308, 
(404) 643-4704
2146 ROSWELL RD., Suite 108-898, MARIETTA, GA, 30062, 
(404) 323-0888
P.O. BOX 12174, ATLANTA, GA, 30355, 
1) AT&T
4) BlackRock Funds Services Group, LLC
5) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries
7) Cognia
8) EPIC Pharmacies c/o MultiState Associates LLC
11) Georgia EMC
12) Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association, Inc.
(770) 298-7700
75 Fifth Street NW, Ste. 845, ATLANTA, GA, 30308, 
1) Georgia EMC
(814) 599-6619
1100 Peachtree Street, Suite 650, Atlanta, GA, 30309, 
1) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
2) Archer
3) Barrow County Board of Commissioners
4) Becton Dickinson and Company (BD)
6) Cornerstone Government Affairs
8) Delaware North Companies, Inc.
9) Development Authority of Bainbridge and Decatur County
10) DIRECTV LLC
11) Emory
12) FanFreedom
14) GA Rural Water Association (GRWA)
15) Georgia Bio
16) Georgia EMC
17) Georgia Hospital Association
18) Georgia Society of Hearing Professionals
19) Google LLC and its Affiliates
21) Kia
22) MARTA
24) Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
25) Norfolk Southern Corporation
26) O'Kelley and Sorohan Attorneys at Law LLC
27) Oglethorpe Power
28) Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc.
29) Pulsara
30) Revenue Based Finance Coalition
31) Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
32) Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association of America, Inc.
34) Stripe
35) Susan G. Komen
37) Trulieve, Inc.
39) Waymo LLC
(770) 851-5672
75 Fifth St NE, Suite 845, ATLANTA, GA, 30308, 
1) Georgia EMC
(229) 886-6562
1100 PEACHTREE STREET, STE 650, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, 
1) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
2) Amwell
3) Archer
4) Barrow County Board of Commissioners
5) Becton Dickinson and Company (BD)
7) Cornerstone Government Affairs
9) Development Authority of Bainbridge and Decatur County
10) DIRECTV LLC
11) Dougherty County Commission
12) Emory
13) FanFreedom
15) GA Rural Water Association (GRWA)
16) Georgia Association of Professional Bondsmen
17) Georgia Bio
18) Georgia Companion Animal Coalition
19) Georgia Economic Developers Association
20) Georgia EMC
22) Georgia Hospital Association
23) Georgia Society of Hearing Professionals
24) Google LLC and its Affiliates
26) Jabian
27) Kia
28) Lowndes County
29) MARTA
31) Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
32) Motion Picture Association (MPA)
33) Norfolk Southern Corporation
34) O'Kelley and Sorohan Attorneys at Law LLC
35) Oglethorpe Power
37) Phoebe Putney Health System, Inc.
39) Pulsara
41) RedSpeed Georgia
43) Revenue Based Finance Coalition
45) Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.
46) Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association of America, Inc.
49) Stripe
50) Susan G. Komen
52) Trulieve, Inc.
55) Vilmed
56) Waymo LLC
(404) 375-2592
75 5th St. NW, 845, Atlanta, GA, 30308, 
1) Georgia EMC