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1) Adobe Inc.

2) ADP

3) Advanced Energy United

4) American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania

5) ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES

6) Arrow International, Inc.

7) AT&T Inc.

8) Atos Governmental IT Outsourcing Services LLCs

9) Avenues Recovery Medical Center at Valley Forge, LLC

10) Baruch S. Blumberg Institute

11) Baxter Healthcare Corporation c/o MultiState Associates LLC

12) Blackrock

13) BlackRock Funds Services Group, LLC

14) BRG Sports, Inc.

15) Bristol-Myers Squibb

16) Campaign Legal Center

17) Centene Corporation on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries

18) Ceres, Inc.

19) Citigroup Washington, Inc.

20) Community Associations Institute Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee

21) Concordance

22) Conduent Incorporated and its Affiliates

23) Curtis Institute of Music

24) Da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology, Inc.

25) Dell Technologies Inc.

26) EAGLEVILLE HOSPITAL

27) Ensemble/ Mosaic Navy Yard, LLC

28) Environmental Defense Action Fund

29) Evergreen Collaborative

30) findhelp

31) Focus Health

32) GMS Funding Solutions

33) GOOD SHEPHERD REHABILITATION NETWORK

34) Guidehouse Inc.

35) Gwynedd Mercy University

36) High Associates Ltd.

37) Holistic Farms, LLC

38) Holy Redeemer Health System

39) IEM International, Inc.

40) Incode Technologies, Inc.

41) Indivior Inc.

42) Jefferson Health Corporation (f/k/a Albert Einstein Healthcare Network)

43) Kensington Hospital

44) KeyScripts, LLC

45) Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic

46) Lancaster Housing Fund dba Lancaster Housing Works

11-15 years

Dana Simpson co-chairs the Government Relations practice at Smith Anderson and regularly represents clients before the North Carolina General Assembly and with State agencies.

Dana advises clients regarding legislative and regulatory advocacy, public relations, issues management, economic development initiatives, ethics, and campaign finance law compliance. Dana has been consistently rated one of the most influential lobbyists in North Carolina by both the nonpartisan N.C. Center for Public Policy Research and The North State Journal.

Prior to law school, Dana served as Special Assistant for Communications and Policy to the Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives.

Dana also has experience representing clients on rule-making and administrative law matters. He served as a member of the North Carolina Rules Review Commission from 2003-2006.

20+ years

"North Carolina's Top Lobbyists" - North State Journal (2020)
Best Lawyers Government Relations Practice (2009-2022)
Business North Carolina Legal Elite
Triangle Business Journal "40 Under 40 Leadership Award (2012)

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McBride Public Affairs has represented a broad array of public and private groups and organizations in Olympia. Together, Tom and his team offer the depth of knowledge and skill it takes to effectively advocate on behalf of their clients' interests. Whether it's drafting favorable legislation or addressing unnecessary regulation, their expertise and insights make McBride Public Affairs an indispensable part of any strategic advocacy effort.

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From taxation concerns to land-use policy, from political action committees to fair labor standards, McBride Public Affairs offers unmatched insights into the subtle and not-so-subtle processes of government decision-making. Tom's background as an attorney makes him uniquely able to help his clients understand the intricacies of state policy formulation, bill development and the rule-making process. Together, Tom and his team keep their clients well-informed and well-positioned to thrive in an ever-changing political environment.

While some lobbyists focus only on state legislation, Tom and his team work closely with regulatory agencies and local jurisdictions, knowing their impacts on his clients' destiny can be just as great as the Legislature's. Their strategic methods and trust-building approach position McBride Public Affairs among the most effective lobbying groups in Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest.

20+ years

TOM MCBRIDE has advocated for groups and organizations that depend on fair and reasonable treatment under the law for more than 20 years. He has developed a reputation as an effective lobbyist, founded on high ethical standards, aggressive advocacy and personal authenticity.

Tom began his career as a private practice attorney representing commercial and financial interests, with a focus on commercial litigation and bankruptcy law. He went on to serve as government affairs director for fiscal and transportation issues on behalf of the Association of Washington Business, Washington state's chamber of commerce. He then directed the government relations program for the West division of the McDonald's Corporation.

Tom also has firsthand experience working within Washington state government. As director of intergovernmental affairs for the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, he oversaw regulatory and legislative interests in energy, economic development, housing, international trade and growth management.

In 2008, he founded McBride Public Affairs, to advocate for clients on legislative and regulatory matters in Washington state.

A 1994 graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, Tom holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Whitman College. He and his family make their home in Olympia.

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6-10 years

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15-20 years

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