410-263-7882
12 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: All Subjects, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Transportation/Vehicles
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Hi, I'm Samira Jackson, an attorney and government affairs professional with a strong background in law, negotiation, and client advocacy. I bring a results-driven, strategic approach to navigating complex legal and policy challenges, shaped by my experience in both private practice and the professional sports industry - where I made history as part of the first mother-daughter duo to become NFL certified agents.
At Manis Canning & Associates, I combine my legal acumen and litigation experience with a solid and growing understanding of Maryland's legislative landscape to advance my clients' interests effectively. I'm known for my integrity, work ethic, and ability to manage high-stakes negotiations, whether in the courtroom, the boardroom, or the State House. Though I'm early in my lobbying career, I've already demonstrated my ability to adapt quickly, think strategically, and deliver results in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
0-5 years
Member of the Maryland State Bar Association
Member of the Montgomery County Bar Association
Member of the Montgomery County Women's Bar Association
Member of the Prince George's County Bar Association
Member of the National Black Professional Lobbyists Association
Member of Community Legal Services of Prince George's County Board of Directors
Member of the Bullis School Alumni Board
Samira A. Jackson, Esq., a rising star attorney and trusted advocate, brings her proven expertise in law, negotiation, and client advocacy to Manis Canning & Associates (MCA). Known for her intellect, work ethic, and thoughtful approach, Samira has built a reputation as a dynamic problem-solver with the ability to effectively navigate complex legal and policy matters.
Before joining MCA, Samira distinguished herself in private practice specializing in family law and professional sports contract negotiation. She made history alongside her mother as the first-ever mother-daughter duo to become NFL certified agents, where she provided comprehensive guidance to professional athletes, including contract negotiations, legal counsel, and post-career planning. This experience has cemented her ability to manage high-stakes negotiations and serve as a trusted steward of her clients' interests.
Samira is highly regarded for her integrity and professionalism. Her mentors and colleagues have noted, "Anything that Samira puts her mind and heart to, it's a matter of when, not if." Her dedication to achieving results aligns seamlessly with MCA's reputation for credibility, teamwork, and leadership in Maryland government affairs.
A proud University of Maryland, College Park alumna with a B.A. in Communication, Samira earned her J.D. with a certificate in Intellectual Property from St. Thomas University's Benjamin L. Crump School of Law. She is a member of the Maryland Bar and an active volunteer, mentoring aspiring young women attorneys through the Montgomery County Women's Bar Association and providing pro bono services with Community Legal Services of Prince George's County.
Samira has two rescue dogs, Gloria and Fred, and is a Montgomery County, Maryland native. With her combination of legal acumen, negotiation skills, and commitment to service, Samira is poised to deliver impactful results for MCA's clients in Annapolis and beyond.
410-263-7882
12 Francis 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, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
One of the premier lobbying firms in Annapolis, Manis Canning & Associates (MCA) has been representing the interests of its clients for almost 50 years, dating back to 1974. Our team collectively has more than 100 years of experience working with legislatures, executives, and regulators in local, state and federal governments.
We provide creative, proactive government affairs, public relations, business and trade association management strategies and programs to a diverse group of clients. We conduct ourselves in a bipartisan manner and pride ourselves in our ability to build and manage effective grassroots organizations and issue-based coalitions. We believe credibility is essential to maintaining our firm's good name and the good name of our clients, and preserving that commodity is of paramount importance.
2) Alkermes
4) Baltimore Cyber Range LLC dba BCR Cyber
5) Baltimore Urban Revitalization LLC
6) Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail, LLC
7) Boys & Girls Clubs of America
8) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland and Delaware
9) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
10) Chesapeake Urology Associates, LLC
11) Cigna Corporate Services, LLC
12) Compass Pathways
13) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
14) Council for Responsible Nutrition
15) Empower
16) Entertainment Software Association
17) Holcim Participations (US) Inc.
18) Junior Achievement of Central Maryland
20) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors of Maryland
21) Maryland Alliance for College Affordability and Equity
22) Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
26) Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
27) Maryland Orthopaedic Association
28) Maryland Patient Care and Access Coalition
29) Maryland Sheriffs' Association
30) Motion Picture Association, Inc.
31) National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Maryland
32) Northeast Maglev, LLC, The
33) Northrop Grumman Corporation
34) Parsons Transportation Group Inc.
35) Pfizer Inc.
36) Prince George's County Public Schools
38) RSM US LLP
40) Synergics Wind Energy, LLC
43) Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland
44) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
45) Under Armour
20+ years
Leadership Maryland Board and is a member of the class of 2019
University of Maryland Baltimore County School of Public Policy External Advisory Board
Maryland Economic Development Association Board and Co-Chair of the Public Policy Awareness Committee
Chair, Odenton Town Center Advisory Committee
With more than 20 years of government relations, management, and administration expertise, Andrea E. Mansfield brings her ability to successfully execute advocacy efforts and programs to Manis Canning. Her broad experience and involvement with the Maryland Legislature on policy, fiscal and budget matters; and her ability to work with diverse groups and build consensus on complex issues is an asset to the firm.
Andrea has extensive experience at the state and local level, having led and coordinated policy efforts for the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) and implemented the legislative agendas of state agencies. As MACo's Legislative Director she advised, crafted, and implemented the common agendas and legislative goals of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City.
In state government, she worked within three Administrations in positions of increasing responsibility, serving as legislative liaison to the Legislature for the Department of Budget and Management, and the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR); and Special Assistant, Director of Financial Aid, and Assistant Secretary of Finance Policy with the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
She has a Master of Policy Sciences from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Created the first a trade association of Maryland's nine Medicaid MCOs and served as Director and principal lobbyist for the MCOs who are responsible for providing health care to 1.2 million Marylanders enrolled in the Medicaid program
Provides strategic consulting and lobbying to the Maryland Hospital Association and its 64 hospitals on medical liability, tort reform, and integrated community oncology issues.
Lobbied for the passage of legislation on behalf of ZERO to Prostate Cancer making Maryland the second state in America to eliminate cost-sharing for prostate cancer screening
Named 2020 Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE)
1) Adobe Inc.
3) American Petroleum Institute
4) Amgen, Inc.
5) AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP
6) Baltimore County Public Library Board of Trustees
8) Capital One
11) Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc.
12) City of Bowie
13) Clark Construction Group, LLC
14) Comcast Cable Communications LLC
17) Equifax Inc.
18) Equinor Wind US
19) Fenwick Behavioral Services
20) Francis Energy
22) Historic St. Mary's City Commission Foundation
23) Johns Hopkins
27) Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Inc.
28) Manufacturers' Alliance of Maryland (MAM)
29) Maryland Center for History & Culture
30) Maryland Hospital Association
31) Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
32) Maryland National Electrical Contractors Association
33) Maryland Troopers Association
34) Maryland-Delaware-DC Beverage Association
35) Mechanical Contractors Association of Maryland, Inc.
37) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
38) Nutanix
44) St. Mary's College of Maryland Foundation
45) Strittmatter Companies, Inc.
46) Susan G. Komen
47) Teach Coalition
48) TechNet
49) Thread, Inc.
Delora R. Sanchez, Esq. joined Cornerstone in October 2015 after leading Johns Hopkins Medical System's government affairs team. Delora spent nearly a decade representing Hopkins' interests before the Maryland General Assembly, Governor's office, and state administrative agencies. She has an extensive background in state legislative and regulatory issues.
As a senior vice president in Cornerstone's Annapolis office, Delora specializes in representing hospitals, managed care organizations (MCOs), pharmaceutical manufactures, medical cannabis companies, and private sector special interests. Over the past 10 years, Delora has used her deep policy expertise and legislative connections to save or create tens of millions of dollars in state funding for clients; shape Maryland's medical liability policy; and steer the top healthcare system in the world through the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the creation of the Maryland Health Benefits Exchange.
Delora was recognized by the Daily Record in 2017 as a VIP, 40 under 40 and as a Leading Woman in 2013. In 2014 Sanchez was named a Marshall Memorial Fellow -- the flagship leadership development program of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. From 2008 to 2010 she was appointed by the President of Johns Hopkins University to serve on the Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council. During the same time period, she was also appointed by then Governor Martin O'Malley to the Maryland Commission for Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities.
Delora is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and serves as chair of community engagement on the board of directors for Thread, which engages underperforming high school students facing significant barriers outside of the classroom. As a native of Baltimore and current South Baltimore resident, Delora was proud to accept an appointment by the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates to the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership Board. The organization is responsible for distributing approximately $8 million in casino revenue for community development projects in the areas immediately impacted by the casino's construction. Previously, she was a board member of the Charles Village Community Benefits District and Vice Chair of the board for Hope Forward, which provides support transitioning for former foster youth.
Delora holds a Juris Doctor degree with a concentration in Health Law from University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and an undergraduate degree in Healthcare Management from Towson University. She is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Delora is a lifelong resident of Baltimore and enjoys living downtown, yoga, and biking around the City.
410-204-1707
2 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
443-416-4684
2 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
410-280-5088
29 Francis Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
1) AAA Club Alliance/AAA Mid-Atlantic
3) Arc of Prince George's County, The
5) Brandywine Investment Properties, LLC
6) Charles County School Bus Contractors Association, Inc.
9) Clark Construction Group, LLC
10) College of Southern Maryland
11) Community First Development Corporation
12) Constellation
13) County Commissioners of Charles County, Maryland
14) D.R. Horton
15) Elion Acq, LLC
17) First Choice Masonry, Inc.
18) G P Fairway LLC
19) G.S. Proctor & Associates, Inc.
20) Generation Properties, LLC
21) Goodwill of Greater Washington
22) Greater Washington Board of Trade
24) Infra AI, Inc.
26) Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
27) Lanier Electronics Group, Inc.
28) Lincoln Avenue Capital Management, LLC
29) Manekin, LLC
31) Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission
32) Maryland Pharmacists Association
33) Melwood Horticultural Training Center, Inc.
36) My3Tech
37) Newton Development Company, LLC
38) Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance
40) Penn Place I Owner LLC and Penn Place II Owner LLC
43) Prince George's County Deputy Sheriff's Association
44) Prince George's County School Board
46) Prologis, Inc.
54) United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP)
55) United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA)
56) Walton International Group (USA), Inc.
57) Washington Gas
58) Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
59) Wills Group, The
301-952-8885
14408 Old Mill Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772,
1) AAA Club Alliance/AAA Mid-Atlantic
2) Anne Arundel County Public Schools
5) County Commissioners of Charles County, Maryland
6) D.R. Horton
9) Lincoln Avenue Capital Management, LLC
10) Manekin, LLC
