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JOHN C. REITH

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JOHN C. REITH

(Maryland, )

2) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC

jreith@rwllaw.com
410-336-6298
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,

Chief Operating Office and Registered Lobbyist, J.R. is an experienced business development and government affairs professional with an expertise in bringing people together in Maryland to create business opportunities and to solve political problems.

1) 1/ST Racing MD LLC

3) Alterwood Health, Inc.

4) Ashley, Inc.

5) Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

6) Baltimore Banner, The

7) Baltimore Streetcar Museum

8) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

9) Behavioral Framework

10) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC

11) Better You, Better Me, LLC

12) Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD

13) Brewers Association of Maryland

14) Brown Advisory

15) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.

16) Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation

17) Canton Group, The

18) Carahsoft Technology Corporation

19) Catalis LLC

20) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)

21) Celebree School

22) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.

23) Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School

24) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company

25) Children's National Health System

26) Chimes International, Ltd.

27) Colonial Pipeline Company

28) Concerto Renal Services

29) Coppin State University Development Foundation

30) Curio Wellness

31) DentaQuest

32) Education Affiliates/Fortis College

33) Empower

34) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

35) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.

36) FedEx Corporation

37) Fidelity Information Services, LLC

38) Food & Friends, Inc.

39) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park

40) Gaudenzia, Inc.

41) Google LLC and its Affiliates

42) Helping Up Mission

43) Horizon Day Camp

44) Humanim, Inc.

45) Instacart

46) IT Coalition, The

47) JMI Management LP

48) Land Preservation Trust

49) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association

50) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care

51) Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation

52) Maryland REALTORS

53) Maryland Tech Council

54) Maryland Wineries Association

55) Maximus

56) Meta Platforms, Inc.

57) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy

58) MTX Group, Inc.

59) NaphCare Inc.

60) Nareit

61) P. Flanigan & Sons, Inc.

62) PGA of America

63) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland

64) Real Time Medical Systems

65) Scientific Games, LLC

66) Service Coordination Inc.

67) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems

68) Skyline Technology Solutions

69) Solar Landscape

70) Spotless Brands

71) Technology Advancement Center

72) Terra Firma Retreat Center

73) ThinkBig Networks LLC

74) Unrivaled Sports

75) UPMC Western Maryland

76) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)

77) Waste Management of Maryland

6-10 years

RWL is the go-to firm when businesses and individuals have a complex legal problem, with a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases on behalf of its clients. Our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.

With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.

John C. "JR" Reith is the Chief Operating Officer at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC. He also a Registered Lobbyist in the firm's extensive Government Relations and Lobbying practice. He served as Finance Director for all three of former Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s gubernatorial campaigns and was co-chairman of his campaign committees. Mr. Reith served on the Inaugural Committee for Governor Larry Hogan, and has been active in the National Republican Party since 1996. In 2016, Mr. Reith served as the co-chairman for the Inaugural Committee for Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh. He currently sits on the board of directors for The Canton Group, ThinkBig Networks, and on the alumni board for the Boys' Latin School of Maryland. Previously, Mr. Reith served as an advisor for Compass Marketing, Inc. and as an advisor for Brown Advisory in Baltimore. He is also a former board member of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and the GBMC Philanthropy Committee board of directors.

BRAD RIFKIN

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BRAD RIFKIN

(Maryland, )

brifkin@rwllaw.com
410-269-5066
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,

Bradley is an attorney and Co-Chair of RWL's Government Relations Division. He has advocated successfully for a diverse group of clients with complicated and nuanced issues before legislative, regulatory and procurement decision makers. Mr. Rifkin works closely with clients to develop strategic plans to meet long-term and short-term goals and he helps execute those plans through effective stakeholder networking, preparation of supplemental documentation, oral testimony on behalf of the client and high stakes negotiation.

6-10 years

The Daily Record's 40 Under 40 VIP List (2021)

Maryland Rising Star - Legislative & Governmental Affairs (2021)

Maryland Rising Star - Legislative & Governmental Affairs (2020)

Maryland Matters List of "Winners" from the Legislative Session (2019)

Maryland State Baseball Coaches Association CRCBL Executive of the Year (2018)

RWL is the go-to firm for businesses and individuals with complex matters in need of resolution. With a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases, lobbying matters and procurements on behalf of its clients, our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.

With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.

Brad Rifkin's adept strategy was further bolstered by the firm's team-oriented approach. RWL, a staple in Annapolis' political circle and across the state of Maryland, has helped achieve high profile legislative changes for well over a decade by successfully navigating an intensely difficult environment. - Kevin Atticks, Executive Director - Brewers Association of Maryland, Maryland Wineries Association & Maryland Distillers Guild

RWL's government relations group consistently ranks among Maryland's top lobbyists for good reason. Their team approach, in-depth understanding of their clients' interests, relationships at all levels of government and superb strategies are second to none. - Joseph De Francis, Former President and CEO, Maryland Jockey Club

Bradley Rifkin co-chairs RWL's Government Relations and Lobbying practice.

Bradley effectively advocates for a diverse group of clients with complicated and nuanced issues before the Maryland General Assembly, local county jurisdictions and state agencies. Mr. Rifkin works closely with clients to develop strategic plans to meet long-term and short-term goals and he helps execute those plans through effective stakeholder networking, preparation of supplemental documentation, oral testimony on behalf of the client and high stakes negotiation. In his practice, he has a history of delivering impactful results for clients in a fast-paced environment.

Bradley has successfully represented clients with a wide array of statutory, regulatory, funding and procurement interests in the areas of alcoholic beverage manufacturing, casino-gaming, franchise law, innovative technology, insurance, medical cannabis, non-profit organizations, satellite radio, telecommunications, and transportation.

Prior to joining the firm Bradley attended Brown University where he majored in Political Science and graduated in 2009 (with honors from that Department). He then attended the University of Maryland School of Law and graduated in 2013.

Since 2013, Bradley has served as President of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League in his spare time.

MATT BOHLE

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MATT BOHLE

(Maryland, )

5) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC

mbohle@rwllaw.com
443-261-2285
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,

Matthew is a lobbyist who has a history of result-oriented success. He has obtained client successes through lobbying the Maryland legislature, executive branch, and agencies along with grassroots activities and engagement.

1) ASC Engineered Solutions

2) Ashley, Inc.

3) Baltimore Banner, The

4) Baltimore Streetcar Museum

6) Board of County Commissioners of Allegany County, MD

7) Brewers Association of Maryland

8) Brown Advisory

9) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.

10) Canton Group, The

11) Celebree School

12) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.

13) Children's National Health System

14) Colonial Pipeline Company

15) Curio Wellness

16) Education Affiliates/Fortis College

17) Empower

18) Encompass Health

19) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC and its Affiliates DBA Enterprise Mobility

20) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.

21) FedEx Corporation

22) Food & Friends, Inc.

23) Gaudenzia, Inc.

24) Google LLC and its Affiliates

25) H&R Block Management LLC

26) Hims & Hers Health, Inc.

6-10 years

Matthew has been an advocate for over five years as a registered lobbyist in Maryland at RWL Law and has represented a variety of clients, including trade associations, businesses, non-profits and other entities on tax issues, business regulatory matters, capital budget requests and a variety of other matters. Additional experience includes managing numerous Maryland State and Local political campaigns including time at the Maryland Senate and House Democratic Caucuses and serving as a Senate staffer for the Maryland Senate Majority Leader for several years.

MICHAEL JOHANSEN

MICHAEL JOHANSEN

(Maryland, )