601-985-4105
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, Ridgeland, MS, 39158,
Subjects: Education, Health Care, Telecommunications
Links:Website
As a Senior Government Relations Advisor Kathryn has years of experience in state government, managing public relations campaigns and advising on policy issues. Most recently she worked with lawmakers on the passage of the University of Mississippi Medical Center Healthcare Collaboration Act and the Mississippi Charter School Act.
1) Apple Inc.
2) Arkansas Public Safety Solutions
3) Atmos Energy
4) Butler Snow
6) City of Picayune Mississippi
7) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
8) Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
10) Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
12) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
14) FFF Enterprises
15) Fresenius Medical Care North America
16) Glimpse
18) Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
20) Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South
22) Main Harbor Development LLC
23) MasteryPrep
24) Mississippi Independent Physician Practice Association
25) Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association
26) Mississippi Tourism Association
27) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
28) Private Landowners Association of Mississippi
6-10 years
Governor Tate Reeves Inaugural Committee, Co-Chair, 2020
Director of Administration and Policy Advisor, Office of Lt. Governor Tate Reeves, State of Mississippi, 2011-2012
Director of College Savings Mississippi, Office of State Treasurer Tate Reeves, State of Mississippi, 2009-2011
Director of Public Affairs, Office of Governor Haley Barbour, State of Mississippi, 2005
Deputy Press Secretary, Office of Governor Haley Barbour, State of Mississippi, 2004
Barbour for Governor Campaign, 2003
Interim administrator of the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board.
Senior advisor to Lt. Governor on major policy issues including: education reform legislation that changed the state's rating system to an A-F scale, administrative consolidation of low- performing school districts, universal screenings and school choice scholarships for dyslexic students, and advocated for the Lt. Governor's charter school position. Managed Lt. Governor's appointments to various boards and commissions.
Oversaw the College Savings Division of the State Treasury and served as the primary media contact for the agency. Managed the state's 529 Records Administrators – MPACT and MACS.
Spokesperson and media contact for Governor's Office during Hurricane Katrina and coordinated numerous press conferences and special events on behalf of the Governor's Office.
Conducted national public relations campaigns on behalf of consumer health clients at an international public relations firm in New York City
601-985-4181
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, RIDGELAND, MS, 39157,
Subjects: All Subjects, Education, Health Care
As a trusted advocate throughout state government, Caroline works to advance clients' goals in the legislative and executive branches on a variety of issues important to them. Caroline brings the experience of assisting in creating innovative reforms to some of Mississippi's most critical challenges in the healthcare, education, transportation, and financial sectors. As a Senior Government Relations Advisor, she understands client goals and uses her experience and relationships to create a pathway for success.
1) Apple Inc.
2) Arkansas Public Safety Solutions
3) Atmos Energy
4) Butler Snow
6) City of Picayune Mississippi
7) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
8) Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
10) Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
12) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
14) FFF Enterprises
15) Fresenius Medical Care North America
16) Glimpse
18) Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
20) Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South
22) Main Harbor Development LLC
23) MasteryPrep
24) Mississippi Independent Physician Practice Association
25) Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association
26) Mississippi Tourism Association
27) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
28) Private Landowners Association of Mississippi
11-15 years
Worked with clients, legislators, and executive branch to implement critical initiatives including the Mississippi Charter School Act of 2013, the Literacy Based Promotion Act, and the Healthcare Collaboration Act.
American Cancer Society, Best Dressed Jackson Honoree, 2021
American Council of Young Political Leaders, Delegate to Cambodia and Malaysia, 2019
Appointed by Governor Haley Barbour to serve on the Board of Commissioners for the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service.
Served as primary liaison between Department of Homeland Security and Governors, Advisors and staffs of five-state region. Coordinated media/press relations for office of Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Former intern for Office of Republican Whip (2007), United States Agency for International Development (2005) and White House Office of the First Lady (2004).
Caroline serves as a Senior Government Relations Advisor at Butler Snow LLP where she advocates for client interests covering a wide range of issues. She has successfully worked on the passage and implementation of new legislation creating further opportunities in the healthcare, education, transportation and financial industries. Additionally, she is experienced in state funding matters and has effectively represented multiple clients in efforts to secure state appropriations and bond funding.
Caroline has served on a number of boards and commissions including the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mississippi Board of Directors, the Mississippi Campaign for Grade Level Reading Advisory Board, Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service, University of Mississippi Young Alumni Board and as chair of the Fondren Renaissance Foundation Board. Caroline is a member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders and participated in their exchange program as a delegate to Cambodia and Malaysia in 2019.
She is also an active volunteer in the community spending time serving others through the Junior League of Jackson, Northminster Baptist Church, her children’s schools, and other community organizations.
Prior to joining Butler Snow, Caroline served in the Bush Administration as a State and Local Coordinator and an Assistant Press Secretary at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She has held several internships including for Office of Republican Whip, the United States Agency for International Development and the White House Office of the First Lady. Caroline graduated summa cum laude from the University of Mississippi with a B.A. in International Studies and Spanish. During college she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and was a member of the Sally McDonell Barksdale Honors College and the Croft Institute for International Studies.
615-742-7877
21 Platform Way South, Suite 3500, Nashville, TN, 37203,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Education, 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, Public Sector, Retail, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Mallorie Kerby advocates for clients before the Tennessee General Assembly and state agencies, focusing on legislation and policies that impact their business interests. She also advises on compliance, litigation, and regulatory matters involving state and federal environmental laws. With prior experience as a registered lobbyist for the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry and as a legislative liaison at two state departments, Mallorie brings a strong background in environmental and energy policy to her practice.
6-10 years
George Peach Taylor Trial Advocacy Award
Mallorie Kerby represents clients before the Tennessee General Assembly and the various departments, agencies and commissions of state government. In this capacity, she works with clients to advocate for their business interests related to new legislation and policies within the state. Mallorie also advises clients on range of compliance, litigation, and regulatory issues related to state and federal environmental laws.
Prior to joining the firm, Mallorie was the Associate Vice President for Environment & Energy Affairs at the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry where she represented businesses and industry groups as a registered lobbyist before the Tennessee General Assembly and state regulators. She previously served as a Legislative Liaison at both the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and at the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. During law school, she served as an intern at the Federal Bureau of Investigation and for the Honorable L. Scott Coogler of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
615-742-7912
21 Platform Way South, Suite 3500, Nashville, TN, 37203,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Education, 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, Public Sector, Retail, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Ross Smith is a government relations attorney who helps companies, associations, and organizations navigate Tennessee's legislative and regulatory landscape. He advocates for clients before the General Assembly and state agencies, drawing on his experience as both a lobbyist and litigator. Previously, he represented municipalities, professional groups, and businesses on government affairs and liability matters, and he began his career clerking in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Eagle Scout
Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division - President's Special Recognition Award (2019)
Ross Smith advises clients before the Tennessee General Assembly and the various branches, departments, agencies and commissions of state government. In this role, he represents companies, organizations and associations related to regulatory issues and to advocate for their business interests within the state of Tennessee.
Prior to joining the firm, Ross was an attorney and lobbyist at Farrar Bates Berexa, LLP, where he created and executed state and local government affairs objectives on behalf of cities, professional associations, and private business groups. He also litigated matters related to municipal liability, civil rights, police liability, and governmental tort liability. After law school, Ross clerked for the Honorable Jimmy L. Croom in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Western District of Tennessee.
601-985-4579
1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1400, RIDGELAND, MS, 39157,
Subjects: Education, Health Care, Telecommunications
1) Apple Inc.
2) Arkansas Public Safety Solutions
3) Atmos Energy
4) Butler Snow
6) City of Picayune Mississippi
7) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
8) Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
10) Downtown Jackson Partners, Inc.
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates
12) Excellence in Education National, Inc. d/b/a Excellence in Education in Action
14) FFF Enterprises
15) Fresenius Medical Care North America
16) Glimpse
18) Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
20) Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South
22) Main Harbor Development LLC
23) MasteryPrep
24) Mississippi Independent Physician Practice Association
25) Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association
26) Mississippi Tourism Association
27) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
28) Private Landowners Association of Mississippi
6-10 years
Director of State Government Affairs, Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., 2007-2010
Vice President & Board of Directors, Mississippi Cable and Telecommunications Association, 2007-2010
President, Mississippi CablePAC, 2009-2010
Board of Directors, Louisiana Cable and Telecommunications Association, Baton Rouge, LA, 2010
Top 40 Under 40, Mississippi Business Journal, 2010
Leadership Mississippi, Class of 2010
Served as State Caucus Manager for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) in Washington D.C., managing 18 states by communicating with state caucus leadership, attending in-state events and assisting with the crafting and passing of legislation.
Served as Government Affairs Assistant for Jeffrey J. Kimbell and Associates in Washington D.C.
Served as a Congressional Intern to U.S. Senator Thad Cochran.
615-742-7901
21 Platform Way South, Suite 3500, Nashville, TN, 37203,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Education, 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, Public Sector, Retail, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Erica Vick Penley leads the firm's Government Advocacy & Public Policy Practice, where she advises businesses and trade associations on complex legislative and regulatory issues before the Tennessee General Assembly and Executive Branch. She has played a key role in major policy initiatives - from tax reform to broadband expansion - and represents clients across industries including healthcare, energy, financial, and agricultural services. In addition to her lobbying work, Erica handles business disputes and advises clients on ethics compliance, PAC formation, campaign finance, and utility law.
15-20 years
The Best Lawyers in America - Government Relations Practice (2025-2026)
Nashville Post "In Charge" - Government/Politics Sector (2021-2024)
Nashville Business Journal - Women of Influence (2019)
Commissioner - Nashville Transportation Licensing Commission (2024-2026)
Law Clerk to the Hon. Diane K. Vescovo, Magistrate Judge, Western District of Tennessee (2003-2004)
Tennessee Law Review - Research Editor
Order of the Coif
Phi Alpha Delta
John F. Schrankel Scholar
Erica Vick Penley is practice leader of the firm's Government Advocacy & Public Policy Practice Group. She has worked on multiple landmark public policy initiatives, including enactment of the Civil Justice Act of 2011, the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act of 2017, the repeal of Tennessee's gift and inheritance taxes, and passage of a constitutional amendment resolution regarding judicial selection. Erica is legislative counsel to a number of businesses and trade associations and is a registered lobbyist with extensive experience representing the interests of financial institutions, healthcare providers, utilities, energy sector, pharmaceutical industry, medical cannabis, nuclear industry services, higher education, agricultural services, and distilled spirits before the Tennessee General Assembly and Executive Branch.
Erica's practice includes:
Government Advocacy & Public Affairs - Representing clients concerning new legislation, legal definitions and restrictions, business tax exemptions, rule-making proceedings, public-private partnerships, the needs of entrepreneurs and small businesses, taxpayer-funded grants, elected representative awareness; participates in various administrative rule-making proceedings and appears before state agencies and commissions; manages and coordinates fundraising and campaign contributions for clients and the firm's political action committee.
Business Disputes - Representing companies in an assortment of cases involving breach of contract, defects in title, employment disputes, fraud and misrepresentation, violations of fiduciary duty, and other business torts.
Utilities - Representing and advising electric cooperatives and other utilities in high-profile government relations matters.
With extensive knowledge of Tennessee campaign finance law, Erica co-authored the Tennessee chapter of the Thomson/West Lobbying, PACs and Campaign Finance: 50 State Handbook. She has represented several pro bono clients in cases involving landlord-tenant disputes, consumer fraud, and general legal matters.
(850) 510-4533
DELEGAL AUBUCHON CONSULTING, LLC., 215 South Monroe Street, Suite 130, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) American Coastal Insurance Company
2) American Financial Services Association
3) Banks for a Sustainable IOTA Program
6) Florida Academic Cancer Center Alliance
8) Florida Chamber of Commerce
9) Florida Craft Spirits Association
10) Florida Electric Cooperatives Association
11) Florida Financial Services Association
12) Florida Justice Reform Institute
15) Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority
17) Kin Interinsurance Network
18) New York Life Insurance Company
19) North Springs Improvement District
20) Osceola County
21) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
23) Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida
24) Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc.
25) State Farm Florida Insurance Company
26) State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
615-726-5576
1600 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203,
(817)3347213
777 Main Street, Suite 2100, Fort Worth, TX, 76102,
2) Acton Municipal Utility District
4) Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
6) AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
7) Austin Police Retirement System
10) CHSPSC, LLC
13) Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
16) LifeWorks
19) Outreach Health Care, Inc.
20) Scene Health
22) South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.
25) Tenaska, Inc.
26) Texas Association of Broadcasters
27) Texas Council on Family Violence
28) Texas Dental Hygienists' Association
29) Texas Mining and Reclamation Association
30) The Innocence Project, Inc.
31) Town of Addison
2022305147
1500 K Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC, 20005,
(850) 508-7779
DELEGAL AUBUCHON CONSULTING, LLC, 215 South Monroe Street, Suite 130, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
1) American Coastal Insurance Company
2) American Financial Services Association
3) Banks for a Sustainable IOTA Program
6) Florida Academic Cancer Center Alliance
8) Florida Chamber of Commerce
9) Florida Financial Services Association
10) Florida Justice Reform Institute
11) Florida Keys ROGO Coalition
15) Kin Interinsurance Network
16) New York Life Insurance Company
17) North Springs Improvement District
18) Osceola County
19) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
21) Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida
22) Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc.
23) State Farm Florida Insurance Company
515-979-7733
855 E. Court Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309,
1) AIG-American International Companies
2) American Clean Power Association
3) Ames Regional Economic Alliance
9) Consumer Data Industry Association
11) Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce
13) Ellipsis
15) Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives
16) Iowa Broadcasters Association
18) Iowa Collectors Association, Inc.
19) Iowa Grocery Industry Association
20) Iowa Landowner Freedom Coalition
21) Iowa Newspaper Association
22) Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants
23) Iowa State Association of Assessors
24) Oak Park
25) res
901-761-0050
225 Schilling Blvd., Suite 300, Collierville, TN, 38017,
9017610050
225 Schilling Blvd., Suite 300, Collierville, TN, 38017,
515-883-0925
855 E. Court Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50309,
1) AIG-American International Companies
2) American Clean Power Association
3) Ames Regional Economic Alliance
9) Consumer Data Industry Association
11) Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce
13) Ellipsis
16) Iowa Broadcasters Association
18) Iowa Collectors Association, Inc.
19) Iowa Grocery Industry Association
20) Iowa Landowner Freedom Coalition
21) Iowa Newspaper Association
22) Iowa Real Estate Developers Association
23) Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants
24) Iowa State Association of Assessors
25) Oak Park
26) res
(512)2362000
100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Austin, TX, 78701,
515-829-2832
855 E. Court Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50309,
1) AIG-American International Companies
2) American Clean Power Association
3) Ames Regional Economic Alliance
9) Consumer Data Industry Association
11) Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce
13) Ellipsis
15) Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives
16) Iowa Broadcasters Association
18) Iowa Collectors Association, Inc.
19) Iowa Grocery Industry Association
20) Iowa Landowner Freedom Coalition
21) Iowa Newspaper Association
22) Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants
23) Iowa State Association of Assessors
24) Oak Park
25) res
2022305145
1500 K Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC, 20005,
1) Advocate Aurora Health, Inc. (formerly known as Advocate Health Care)
2) Alliance for Aging Research
3) American Nephrology Nurses' Association
4) American Urological Association
6) College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists
7) GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
8) Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, formerly reported as Helena Chemical Company
(512)2352075
100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Austin, TX, 78701,
2) Acton Municipal Utility District
4) Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
6) AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
7) Austin Police Retirement System
10) CHSPSC, LLC
13) Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
16) LifeWorks
19) Outreach Health Care, Inc.
20) Scene Health
22) South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.
25) Tenaska, Inc.
26) Texas Association of Broadcasters
27) Texas Council on Family Violence
28) Texas Dental Hygienists' Association
29) Texas Mining and Reclamation Association
30) The Innocence Project, Inc.
31) Town of Addison
(850) 224-7000
Holland & Knight LLP, 315 S Calhoun St Ste 600, Tallahassee, FL, 32301,
901-761-0050
225 Schilling Blvd, Ste. 300, Collierville, TN, 38017,
901-761-0050
225 Schilling Blvd, Ste. 300, Collierville, TN, 38017,
901-761-0050
225 Schilling Blvd, Ste. 300, Collierville, TN, 38017,