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) AbbVie Inc.
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
9) Connecticut Alcohol Retailers Exchange Inc.
10) Connecticut Alliance for Subacute Care
11) Connecticut Chiropractic Council
12) Consumer Data industry Association
13) Cookware Sustainability Alliance
14) Credit Union League of Connecticut
15) CT Industrial Energy Consumers
16) CT Society of Radiologic Technologists
17) CTIA - The Wireless Association
18) Dijon LLC
19) eBay, Inc.
21) FFD Central LLC
22) Hazel Health
23) JUUL Labs Inc.
25) Kooth USA, LLC
27) Natera, Inc.
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.
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) AbbVie Inc.
3) American Council of Engineering Companies of CT
4) American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC)
5) Bombardier Aerospace Corporation
6) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
8) Community Association Institute - Connecticut
9) Connecticut Alcohol Retailers Exchange Inc.
10) Connecticut Alliance for Subacute Care
11) Connecticut Association of Independent Schools
12) Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians
13) Connecticut Environmental Council
14) Connecticut Land Conservation Council
15) Connecticut Preservation Action
16) Consumer Data industry Association
17) Cookware Sustainability Alliance
18) Credit Union League of Connecticut
19) CT Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
20) CT Funeral Directors Assoc.
21) CT Industrial Energy Consumers
22) CT Physical Therapy Association
27) Diversified Brokerage Group Corporation
28) eBay, Inc.
30) Futures Inc.
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.
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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.
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2) Airbnb, Inc.
6) Carvana
8) Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.
9) Clark Construction Group, LLC
11) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
12) Cumberland Community Improvement District
15) Georgia Council of Public Libraries
16) Georgia Poultry Federation
18) Glytec Systems
19) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
20) Home Builders Association of Georgia
22) InVeris Training Solutions
25) MARTA
28) Northerner Scandinavia, Inc.
29) Paramount Global
31) Purfoods, LLC
32) Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
33) Rivian LLC
34) Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center, Inc.
35) Safer Human Medicine, Inc.
36) Sage
38) Scofes Consulting on behalf of Unisys
39) Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse, Inc.
41) Tata American International Corporation (TAIC) dba Consultancy Services (TCS)
42) The University Financing Foundation
46) WelbeHealth, LLC
47) Zillow
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1) AECOM
3) Airbnb Inc.
5) Alibaba
6) Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
7) CK Construction Group, Inc.
9) GoGuardian
10) Greater Columbus Film Commission
11) GTI Ohio LLC
12) Hopebridge LLC
(404) 783-9362
260 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 2301, ATLANTA, GA, 30303,
3) Airbnb, Inc.
7) Carvana
8) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
10) DailyPay, LLC
11) Dell Technologies Inc. c/o 50 to 1, LLC
12) Election Systems & Software, LLC
13) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
15) Georgia Poultry Federation
16) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
17) Home Builders Association of Georgia
19) Intralot, Inc
615-686-9868
8032 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN, 37221,
(404) 661-3921
260 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 2301, ATLANTA, GA, 30303,
2) Airbnb, Inc.
4) Barry Road
7) Carvana
10) Cintra
11) Clark Construction Group, LLC
12) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
13) Election Systems & Software, LLC
14) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
16) Georgia Poultry Federation
17) Georgia Transmission Corporation
18) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
19) Home Builders Association of Georgia
21) Intralot, Inc
24) McIntosh County Industrial Development Authority
26) Northerner Scandinavia, Inc.
30) Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.
32) Reeves Young
33) Rivian LLC
34) Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center, Inc.
35) Safer Human Medicine, Inc.
37) Sevita
39) Snowflake, Inc.
40) STACK Infrastructure, Inc.
41) TPA Group, LLC
43) Verida, Inc.
44) Verso Energy