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STEVEN CRAWFORD

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

11-15 years

MARK RICHARDS

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

15-20 years

DANA SIMPSON

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)

COLLEEN KOPP

  • 717-233-1111

  • 30 North Third Street, Suite 950, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, 

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

15-20 years

THOMAS MCBRIDE

  • (360) 481-1824

  • 1001 Cooper Point Rd SW suite 140-720, OLYMPIA, WA, 98502, 

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.

Firm Specialties:
EXPERIENCED. INSIGHTFUL. EFFECTIVE.

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.

DARREN SMITH

  • 215-735-6660

  • 200 S. Broad Street, Suite 1100, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, 

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

6-10 years

SHANNON DAWSON

  • 717-233-1111

  • 30 North Third Street, Suite 950, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, 

Subjects: All Subjects

Links:Website

11-15 years

Clients:
  • 202-559-0170

  • 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20002, 

Clients:

1) 3M COMPANY

2) ACCRETE AI GOVERNMENT, LLC

3) ADVANCED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION (ADVAMED)

4) AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL, LLC

5) AICPA ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

6) AIRLINES FOR AMERICA

7) ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE OF TEXAS

8) ALKERMES, INC.

9) ALLY FINANCIAL INC.

10) ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC

11) ALTUMINT, INC.

12) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

13) ANNE PRAMAGGIORE

14) ARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

15) ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE (AMPP)

16) ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS

17) AT&T SERVICES, INC.

18) ATKINSREALIS NUCLEAR SECURED, LLC

19) AVENTIV TECHNOLOGIES LLC AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES

20) BLINK HEALTH, INC.

21) BROAD INSTITUTE

22) CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

23) CENTERSTONE

24) CGI FEDERAL INC.

25) CHESAPEAKE BAY COMMISSION

26) CHUBB INA HOLDING COMPANY INC

27) COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY UNITED, INC.

28) COHERE US, INC.

29) CONCORDANT LLC OBO AMERICANS GIVE LLC

30) COREWEAVE, INC.

31) CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE LLC

32) COUPANG, INC.

33) DATA CENTER COALITION

34) DEFENSE CREDIT UNION COUNCIL

35) DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION

36) EDF POWER SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT, INC.

37) EISAI, INC.

38) ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS COALITION

39) EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

40) FINANCIAL SERVICES FORUM

41) FITCH RATINGS

42) GENERAL ATOMICS

43) GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC.

44) GOEL INVESTMENTS, LLC

45) GOULD INDUSTRIES LTD.

46) GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INC.

47) H&R BLOCK MANAGEMENT, LLC

48) HALEON US HOLDINGS LLC

49) HEMP BEVERAGE ALLIANCE

50) HF SINCLAIR CORPORATION

51) IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA, LLC

52) INFIN A FINANCIAL SERVICES ALLIANCE

53) KANE KESSLER, P.C. OBO CLARUS CORPORATION

54) KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS

55) KLASKO IMMIGRATION LAW PARTNERS, LLP ON BEHALF OF INTEALTH

56) KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

57) KOCHAVIM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC.

58) LATHAM & WATKINS LLP OBO PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES

59) LIBERTY MUTUAL GROUP INC.

60) LIFESCIENCE LOGISTICS

61) LPL FINANCIAL LLC

62) MADRIGAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

63) MARSH MCLENNAN

64) MERCK & CO., INC.

65) MGM TRANSFORMERS, A FORGENT COMPANY

66) MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

67) MORGAN STANLEY & CO LLC

68) MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.

69) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES

70) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

71) NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ASSOCIATION

72) NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION

73) NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM

74) NAVIGATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERS, INC.

75) NIQUAN ENERGY, LLC

76) NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION

77) NUCLEAR INNOVATION ALLIANCE

78) OCEAN AERO, INC.

79) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA

80) PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY

81) PRECISION MOTION HEALTH

82) PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS' ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

83) PROTON THERAPY CONSORTIUM

84) REBELLION DEFENSE, INC.

85) REFLECTION WINDOW + WALL, LLC

86) RESEARCH!AMERICA

87) ROSHEL INC.

88) ROUGH COUNTRY, LLC

89) SABLE OFFSHORE CORP.

90) SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL

91) SALESFORCE.COM, INC.

92) SANOFI US SERVICES INC.

93) SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION (SIFMA)

94) SEMPRA ENERGY

95) SEYMOUR SUPPORT COUNCIL, INC. DBA FRIENDS OF SEYMOUR

96) SHIELD AI, INC.

97) SOFTWARE & INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (SIIA)

98) SPRAY FOAM COALITION

99) SSA MARINE

100) STRATA CLEAN ENERGY, LLC

101) TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA, INC.

102) TECHNET

103) THE BOEING COMPANY

104) THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

105) THE SCORE ASSOCIATION

106) TIKTOK INC.

107) TIKTOK USDS JOINT VENTURE LLC

108) TRANSAMERICA COMPANIES

109) TRUCKERS INTEGRAL TO OUR ECONOMY INC (TIE)

110) U.S. SUGAR CORPORATION

111) UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION

112) UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

113) VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED

114) VISA, INC.

115) VMWARE, INC. OBO BROADCOM INC.

116) WORLD SHIPPING COUNCIL

117) X ENERGY, LLC

118) ZSCALER INC.

Clients: