207-622-3747
P.O. Box 5249, Augusta, ME, 04332,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, City/County Government, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
I am a lawyer-lobbyist who represents and advocates for businesses and associations in the Maine Legislature and State agencies in wide range of policy areas. These services include monitoring legislation, advocacy, and organizing lobbying efforts.
20+ years
Senior Planner, Maine State Planning Office 1992-1998
William V. Ferdinand Jr.
Shareholder & Chair, Legislative & Government Relations Practice Group
Bill Ferdinand's practice focuses on representing clients in the Maine Legislature and practicing energy, environmental and land use law. Bill leads the legislative lobbying team for the firm. He represents a wide variety of clients in the Maine Legislature, from multi-national corporations to small businesses and individuals. Bill also provides state and municipal regulatory advice and assistance, particularly in the areas of energy, environmental and land use law.
Areas of Practice for William V. Ferdinand Jr.
Economic Development
Environmental & Land Use
Legislative & Government Relations
Natural Resources & Timberlands
Bar Admissions
Maine
Connecticut
Education
Vermont Law School, Masters of Environmental Law, 1992
Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1987
St. Lawrence University, B.A., 1984
Memberships and Affiliations
E2Tech Council, Board Member
Maine State Bar Section on Environmental Law, Member
Maine State Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Brunswick Topsham Land Use Trust, Board Member
775-321-3241,
201 E Washington Street, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ, 85004,
1) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
2) American Beverage Association
3) American Legal Finance Association
5) Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC
6) Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers
7) CAI Nevada
10) Davidson Academy
11) Domestic Violence Resource Center
12) Endeavor
13) EZCorp, Inc.
16) Ioneer, Ltd
17) Jake's Fireworks
701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW,, SUITE 200, WASHINGTON, DC, 20004,
775-823-2900,
1 E Liberty Street, Suite 300, Reno, NV, 89501,
1) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
2) American Beverage Association
3) American Legal Finance Association
5) Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC
6) Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers
7) CAI Nevada
10) Davidson Academy
11) Domestic Violence Resource Center
12) Endeavor
13) EZCorp, Inc.
16) Ioneer, Ltd
17) Jake's Fireworks
2) BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION
4) COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE INTERNATIONAL TAX POLICY (INFORMAL COALITION)
5) CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION
7) EHEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
8) FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
202-898-4797
1201 NY Ave. NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC, 20005,
2) AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL
3) BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION
10) CONSUMER BRANDS ASSOCIATION
12) CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION
14) EHEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.
16) EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND
17) FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS
19) GENERAL DYNAMICS
21) GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
23) HILTON WORLDWIDE
24) HOLDINGS ACQUISITION CO., L.P.
25) MAPLEBEAR INC. D/B/A INSTACART
28) MIDWEST GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
29) NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
30) NOMURA HOLDING AMERICA INC.
31) PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
32) RELX INC.
34) RIVERS PORTSMOUTH GAMING, LLC
35) ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY INC.
38) SEMICONDUCTORS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
39) SUGARHOUSE HSP GAMING, L.P.
40) TECHNOLOGY NETWORK AKA TECHNET
44) VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
45) VISA
701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW,, SUITE 200, WASHINGTON, DC, 20004,
401 9th St. NW, Suite 720, Washington, DC, 20004,
1) AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
2) AMGEN, INC.
3) BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
4) BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
6) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
9) GRAIL, INC.
10) HELP AT HOME
13) LARGE UROLOGY GROUP PRACTICE ASSOCIATION (LUGPA)
14) MARYLAND HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
15) MEDICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. (MEDITECH)
16) MERCK & CO. INC.
17) MODERNA, INC.
18) NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CARE AT HOME
19) PARTNERSHIP FOR MEDICAID HOME-BASED CARE (PMHC)
20) SCAN HEALTH PLAN
21) SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
775-823-2900,
1 E Liberty Street, Suite 300, Reno, NV, 89501,
1) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
2) American Beverage Association
3) American Legal Finance Association
5) Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC
6) Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers
7) CAI Nevada
10) Davidson Academy
11) Domestic Violence Resource Center
12) Endeavor
13) EZCorp, Inc.
16) Ioneer, Ltd
17) Jake's Fireworks
2) AMERICAN GAMING ASSOCIATION
3) AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL
5) BLOCK, INC.
8) EBAY INC.
9) ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION
202-383-6424
701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW,, SUITE 200, WASHINGTON, DC, 20004,