860-748-6413
190 Farminghton Avenue, Farminghton, CT, 06032,
The Connecticut Group (TCG) is a bipartisan firm of lawyer-lobbyists that have over 20 years Government Affairs experience in CT. TCG has worked on many major bills covering energy, privacy, data collection, insurance, renewables, recycling and EPR.
15-20 years
Jim O'Brien, the founder of the firm, has been involved in Connecticut politics and government for the last 20 years. Jim began his political career in college by working as an intern on Capitol Hill. After college, Jim continued to pursue his interest in politics by working on several campaigns and political events and in 1994, Jim went to work in the Connecticut Governor's office as a Legislative Liaison. Jim helped organize the Governor's legislative agenda and his responsibilities included both editing proposed legislation as well as developing and executing a strategy to pass the legislation. He also represented the Governor's office on the Electric Deregulation Working Group, a group formed to analyze ways in which to deregulate the electric utility industry.
Upon leaving the Governor's office in 1997, Jim joined an investment firm. Also, in that year, Jim ran and was elected to the West Hartford Town Council where he served two terms. In 2004, Jim started his own government relations firm, J. O'Brien & Associates, LLC.
Jim received his B.A. in History from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. in 1988 and his J.D. from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 1995.
8667863705
120 N. LASALLE ST., SUITE 2000, SUITE 2000, CHICAGO, IL, 60602,
1) ALGONQUIN POWER FUND AMERICA INC.
2) ALLIANCE FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE
9) EDP RENEWABLES NORTH AMERICA LLC
11) FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY
12) ILLINOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL BUS LLC
203-771-4687
84 Deerfield Lane, Room 1B2, Meriden, CT, 06450,
8667863705
422 E. MONROE ST., SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62701,
1) ALGONQUIN POWER FUND AMERICA INC.
2) ALLIANCE FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE
9) EDP RENEWABLES NORTH AMERICA LLC
11) FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY
12) ILLINOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL BUS LLC
2175282350
420 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE, SUITE 4, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62704,
2) ALLIANCE FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE
4) AT T ILLINOIS AND ITS AFFILIATES
7) CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL CLUB, LLC
8) CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
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20) ILLINOIS STUDENT TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
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23) NAVY PIER, INC.
24) POSITIVE CONNECTIONS, INC.
25) REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
27) SPECIALIZED EDUCATION SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC.
28) TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA
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30) TURO
31) VELUX
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151 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 2500, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,
4) AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION
6) ASURION INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
9) CLEAN ENERGY
10) COMED
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13) FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTERS, INC.
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16) GENERAL CIGAR COMPANY, INC.
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22) ILLINOIS JUDGES ASSOCIATION
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26) LA RABIDA CHILDREN S HOSPITAL
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33) SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION, INC.
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38) THOMSON WEIR LLC
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45) VIMO, INC.
46) VISA U.S.A. INC.
617-778-1200
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110,
1) American Forest & Paper Association, Inc.
2) American Promotional Events, Inc. - East
5) Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, Inc.
7) Consumer Technology Association, Inc.
8) Dart Container Sales Company LLC
9) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Inc.
10) Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC
3127043297
151 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 2500, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,
4) AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION
6) ASURION INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
9) CLEAN ENERGY
10) COMED
12) DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES
13) FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTERS, INC.
15) GEICO
16) GENERAL CIGAR COMPANY, INC.
19) ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER COMPANY
21) ILLINOIS HEALTH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
22) ILLINOIS JUDGES ASSOCIATION
25) KYNDRYL, INC.
26) LA RABIDA CHILDREN S HOSPITAL
27) MEMORIAL HEALTH
28) NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
29) NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
30) PMI GLOBAL SERVICES INC. AND AFFILIATES
31) R. L. POLK CO.
32) REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO D/B/A SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB
33) SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION, INC.
35) SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
36) TESLA, INC.
37) THE CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE
38) THOMSON WEIR LLC
42) UPS
45) VIMO, INC.
46) VISA U.S.A. INC.
617-778-1200
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110,
1) American Forest & Paper Association, Inc.
2) American Promotional Events, Inc. - East
5) Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, Inc.
6) Clean Fuels Alliance America Corporation
7) Consumer Technology Association, Inc.
8) Dart Container Sales Company LLC
9) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Inc.
10) Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC
12) Flint Hills Resources, Limited Partnership
3127043297
151 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, SUITE 2500, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,
4) AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION
6) ASURION INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
9) CLEAN ENERGY
10) COMED
12) DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES
13) FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTERS, INC.
15) GEICO
16) GENERAL CIGAR COMPANY, INC.
19) ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER COMPANY
21) ILLINOIS HEALTH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
22) ILLINOIS JUDGES ASSOCIATION
25) KYNDRYL, INC.
26) LA RABIDA CHILDREN S HOSPITAL
27) MEMORIAL HEALTH
28) NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
29) NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
30) PMI GLOBAL SERVICES INC. AND AFFILIATES
31) R. L. POLK CO.
32) REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO D/B/A SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB
33) SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION, INC.
35) SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
36) TESLA, INC.
37) THE CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE
38) THOMSON WEIR LLC
42) UPS
45) VIMO, INC.
46) VISA U.S.A. INC.
617-778-1200
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110,
1) American Forest & Paper Association, Inc.
2) American Promotional Events, Inc. - East
5) Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, Inc.
7) Consumer Technology Association, Inc.
8) Dart Container Sales Company LLC
9) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Inc.
10) Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC
617-778-1200
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110,
1) American Forest & Paper Association, Inc.
2) American Promotional Events, Inc. - East
5) Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, Inc.
6) Clean Fuels Alliance America Corporation
7) Consumer Technology Association, Inc.
8) Dart Container Sales Company LLC
9) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Inc.
10) Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC
12) Flint Hills Resources, Limited Partnership
(703) 875-0634
2308 Mount Vernon Avenue Suite 733, 2308 Mount Vernon Avenue Suite 733, Arlington, VA, 22201,
7038750634
2308 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE, SUITE 733, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22301,
703-875-0634
2308 Mount Vernon Avenue, Suite 733, Alexandria, VA, 22301,
2175282350
420 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE, SUITE 4, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62704,
2) ALLIANCE FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE
4) AT T ILLINOIS AND ITS AFFILIATES
7) CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL CLUB, LLC
8) CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
15) HICKORY STREET CAPITAL LLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
18) ILLINOIS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
20) ILLINOIS STUDENT TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
21) INVENERGY LLC
23) NAVY PIER, INC.
24) POSITIVE CONNECTIONS, INC.
25) REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
27) SPECIALIZED EDUCATION SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC.
28) TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA
29) THE CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE
30) TURO
31) VELUX
33) WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC., AND ITS SUBSIDIARY WEC BUSINESS SERVICES LLC
34) YOUTH GUIDANCE
2175282350
420 WEST CAPITOL AVENUE, SUITE 4, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62704,
2) ALLIANCE FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE
4) AT T ILLINOIS AND ITS AFFILIATES
7) CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL CLUB, LLC
8) CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
15) HICKORY STREET CAPITAL LLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
18) ILLINOIS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
20) ILLINOIS STUDENT TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
21) INVENERGY LLC
23) NAVY PIER, INC.
24) POSITIVE CONNECTIONS, INC.
25) REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
27) SPECIALIZED EDUCATION SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC.
28) TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA
29) THE CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE
30) TURO
31) VELUX
33) WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC., AND ITS SUBSIDIARY WEC BUSINESS SERVICES LLC
34) YOUTH GUIDANCE