In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.
1) ADT LLC dba ADT Security Services
2) American Council of Engineering Companies of CT
3) American Electric Rates, LLC
4) American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC)
5) Bombardier Aerospace Corporation
7) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
8) Connecticut Alcohol Retailers Exchange Inc.
9) Connecticut Alliance for Subacute Care
10) Connecticut Chiropractic Council
11) Consumer Data industry Association
12) Cookware Sustainability Alliance
13) Credit Union League of Connecticut
14) CT Industrial Energy Consumers
15) CT Society of Radiologic Technologists
16) CTIA - The Wireless Association
18) Dijon LLC
19) eBay, Inc.
20) Eli Lilly & Co.
21) FFD Central LLC
22) First American Title Insurance Company
23) Hazel Health
24) JUUL Labs Inc.
26) Kooth USA, LLC
28) National Waste & Recycling Association
30) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
33) Salesforce, Inc.
34) Scan Optics, LLC
35) Slalom Inc.
36) StubHub, Inc.
37) TikTok Inc.
38) United Concrete Products Inc
20+ years
Josh Hughes is a Senior Vice President, lobbyist and attorney at Capitol Consulting. He brings to Capitol Consulting a solid reputation with over 15-years of experience as a Capitol insider with extensive knowledge of the legislative process and policymakers. Over the years, Josh's network of contacts has provided his clients with access to all levels of state government in the legislative, administrative and executive branches. He has a reputation of working tirelessly to achieve successful results for the clients he is privileged to serve.
During his State Capitol lobbying career Josh has provided leadership and strategic advice to numerous corporations, state and national associations as well as nonprofit organizations including Tesla Motors Inc., Caterpillar, the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Greenskies Renewable Energy, the Association of American Publishers, the Corporation for Battery Recycling (Duracell, Panasonic and Energizer), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Splunk Inc., alcohol retailers, distillers and wholesalers. Josh also continues to work with legislative campaigns in both parties bolstering the bipartisan connections of the firm.
Before becoming a State Capitol lobbyist, while in law school Josh was an intern with CB Richard Ellis commercial real estate in New York City. Prior to that Josh worked in the sales department of John Hancock Mutual Funds in Boston. In addition, he was on the account team of Ingall's Advertising.
Josh received his Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature with a minor in Environmental Studies from Hartwick College. He received a Juris Doctorate degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law.
803-546-2458
1520 Main Street, Suite 1D, Columbia`, SC, 29201,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Non-Profit, Public Sector
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Kyle Michel Law Firm assists clients in the South Carolina legislature and in the halls of state government in Columbia, SC. We know a broad range of policy. But, more important, we know the people, the processes and the politics that shape how decisions are made in South Carolina government.We are at the legislature each day of session from January through May, reviewing every bill introduced, attending committee meetings, monitoring floor debate and talking with legislators in the lobby. Our clients turn to us because they need a trusted partner to counsel them on strategy and advocate for them before state officials. Some need an ongoing presence at the Statehouse year after year; others retain us to work on specific matters on a shorter term basis.
20+ years
Kyle G. Michel is a Columbia, SC lawyer-lobbyist specializing in government policy and related law. His background is primarily in lobbying and providing guidance to clients interacting with state and federal government, which he has done since 1994. Mr. Michel also represents clients before local government bodies in South Carolina. He has considerable experience in budget, energy, economic development, and education issues, but also works in other issue areas including criminal justice, healthcare, environment, and transportation. In addition to policy advocacy, he represents clients seeking government contracts for goods and services.Mr. Michel is retained to execute advocacy projects on behalf of clients. This work involves developing policy strategies, direct advocacy with government officials, drafting policy documents, and legislative drafting. Mr. Michel is also retained to provide counsel on policy and political forecasting. This work involves monitoring policy and political developments and advising clients on likely outcomes that affect their interests. Prior to forming Kyle Michel Law Firm in South Carolina in 2003, Mr. Michel was Vice President and General Counsel of Morgan Meguire, LLC, a lobbying firm in Washington, DC. He founded the firm with a partner in 1998 and expanded it to a twelve-person practice before relocating to South Carolina. At Morgan Meguire, he lobbied on behalf of clients before Congress, the White House, and executive branch departments and agencies. From 1993 to 1998, Mr. Michel practiced at the firm today known as Dentons in Washington, DC, specializing in federal government affairs. He represented Fortune 100 companies on policy matters in Congress and at the White House.Prior to practicing law, Mr. Michel worked as a Legislative Assistant in the U.S. Senate and in the White House as an advisor on personnel matters. Mr. Michel is a member of the South Carolina and Washington, DC, Bars. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Texas A&M University. He graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee School of Law. He and his wife Melanie have four children and live in Columbia.
In 2010, after 20 years as a State Capitol lobbyist, Mike Dugan established Capitol Consulting a full-service government relations firm. Capitol Consulting provides the experience, integrity, access and respect one achieves through years of successful representation of our clients' issues. Capitol Consulting is well respected with a proven network of legislative and state agency contacts to navigate the often-complex halls of state government. Capitol Consulting is founded on the simple principle that there is no substitute for hard work.
2) ADT LLC dba ADT Security Services
3) American Council of Engineering Companies of CT
4) American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC)
5) Bombardier Aerospace Corporation
6) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
7) Community Association Institute - Connecticut
8) Connecticut Alcohol Retailers Exchange Inc.
9) Connecticut Alliance for Subacute Care
10) Connecticut Association of Independent Schools
11) Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians
12) Connecticut Environmental Council
13) Connecticut Land Conservation Council
14) Connecticut Preservation Action
15) Consumer Data industry Association
16) Cookware Sustainability Alliance
17) Credit Union League of Connecticut
18) CT Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
19) CT Funeral Directors Assoc.
20) CT Industrial Energy Consumers
21) CT Physical Therapy Association
27) Diversified Brokerage Group Corporation
28) eBay, Inc.
29) Eli Lilly & Co.
30) First American Title Insurance Company
31) Hazel Health
32) JUUL Labs Inc.
33) Kooth USA, LLC
35) National Waste & Recycling Association
38) Outdoor Advertising Assoc. of CT
40) Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
41) Restoration Industry Association
44) Scan Optics, LLC
45) Slalom Inc.
46) StubHub, Inc.
47) The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
48) TikTok Inc.
20+ years
Liz Connelly joins Capitol Consulting as a Government Relations Associate after more than six years on staff in the Connecticut General Assembly. Liz began her tenure with House Democrats as a top advisor to then House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz (Berlin and Southington). When Rep. Aresimowicz was elected Speaker of the House, Liz was then promoted to Senior Legislative and Communications Advisor to Speaker of the House. During her time as a senior advisor to the Speaker, Liz developed and maintains a wide network of legislators, state agency, staff and advocacy organizations. In addition, she was responsible for dealing and negotiating with numerous business and industry representatives on behalf of the Speaker. Liz brings to Capitol Consulting a strong work ethic and a clear understanding of the legislative process to immediately assist Capitol Consulting's clients. In addition to lobbying directly for the firm's numerous clients, Liz will manage the firm's social media presence, assist in the firm's marketing for new business and maintain the firm's bill tracking system.
Prior to working in the legislature, Liz served as a Communications and Media Coordinator at The Governor's Prevention Partnership, a nonprofit organization that builds and offers youth prevention programs to prevent substance misuse and bullying.
Liz received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Connecticut, where she double majored in political science and journalism.
(404) 375-2849
233 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 1225, ATLANTA, GA, 30303,
2) ACT, Inc.
3) Airbnb, Inc.
6) Carvana
8) Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.
10) Clark Construction Group, LLC
12) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
13) Cumberland Community Improvement District
17) Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group
18) Georgia Council of Public Libraries
19) Georgia Poultry Federation
21) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
29) MARTA
33) Paramount Global
35) Purfoods, LLC
36) Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
37) Rivian LLC
38) Safer Human Medicine, Inc.
39) Sage
41) Scofes Consulting on behalf of Unisys
42) Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse, Inc.
43) Tata American International Corporation (TAIC) dba Consultancy Services (TCS)
44) The University Financing Foundation
47) WelbeHealth, LLC
48) Wellpath
49) WIN Waste Innovations Holdings Inc.
50) Zillow
(614) 462-1105
Ice Miller 250 West Street, 7th FL, Columbus, OH, 43215,
1) AECOM
3) Airbnb Inc.
5) Alibaba
6) Choices Coordinated Care Solutons
9) GoGuardian
10) Greater Columbus Film Commission
11) Hopebridge LLC
(404) 372-3270
233 Peachtree Street NE, SUITE 1225, ATLANTA, GA, 30303,
614-746-2790
1970 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43223,
1) AECOM
3) Airbnb Inc.
5) Alibaba
6) Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
7) Choices Coordinated Care Solutons
8) CK Construction Group, Inc.
10) GoGuardian
11) Greater Columbus Film Commission
12) GTI Ohio LLC
(404) 783-9362
233 Peachtree Street NE, SUITE 1225, ATLANTA, GA, 30303,
3) ACT, Inc.
4) Affirm, Inc
5) Airbnb, Inc.
7) Association of Dental Support Organizations
10) Carvana
12) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
13) Corebridge Financial Group
15) DailyPay, LLC
16) Dell Technologies Inc. c/o 50 to 1, LLC
17) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
19) Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group
20) Georgia Poultry Federation
21) Georgia Production Partnership
22) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
25) Intralot, Inc
27) JPMorgan Chase Holdings, LLC
29) Liquid Waste Management Holdings
30) Maximus
32) Novare Group
35) Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
37) Safer Human Medicine, Inc.
38) Salesforce, Inc.
40) Scofes Consulting on behalf of Unisys
42) STACK Infrastructure, Inc.
43) Tesla, Inc.
45) Verida, Inc.
46) Vivid Seats
47) Wellpath
48) Zillow
615-686-9868
8032 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN, 37221,
(404) 661-3921
233 Peachtree Street NE, SUITE 1225, ATLANTA, GA, 30303,
2) Affirm, Inc
3) Airbnb, Inc.
5) Association of Dental Support Organizations
8) Carvana
12) Cintra
14) Clark Construction Group, LLC
15) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
16) Corvias Group
18) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
20) Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group
21) Georgia Poultry Federation
22) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
23) Home Builders Association of Georgia
25) Intralot, Inc
27) JPMorgan Chase Holdings, LLC
29) Liquid Waste Management Holdings
30) McIntosh County Industrial Development Authority
38) Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
39) Reeves Young
41) Rivian LLC
42) Safer Human Medicine, Inc.
45) STACK Infrastructure, Inc.
47) TPA Group, LLC
49) Verida, Inc.
50) Vivid Seats
51) Water Service Company of Georgia
52) Wellpath
