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  • (360) 481-1824

  • 1001 Cooper Point Rd SW suite 140-720OLYMPIAWA98502

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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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.

  • 215-735-6660

  • 200 S. Broad StreetSuite 1100PhiladelphiaPA19102

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6-10 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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11-15 years

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15-20 years

  • 717-233-1111

  • 30 North Third Street, Suite 950HarrisburgPA17101

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11-15 years

  • 717-233-1111

  • 30 North Third Street, Suite 950HarrisburgPA17101

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Links:Website

15-20 years

Clients:
  • 202-559-0170

  • 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 800WashingtonDC20002

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) BLOCK INC.

22) BROAD INSTITUTE

23) CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

24) CARLOS ARGENAL

25) CENTERSTONE

26) CGI FEDERAL INC.

27) CHESAPEAKE BAY COMMISSION

28) CHUBB INA HOLDING COMPANY INC

29) COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY UNITED, INC.

30) COHERE US, INC.

31) COREWEAVE, INC.

32) CORNELL ABRAXAS GROUP, LLC

33) CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE LLC

34) COUPANG, INC.

35) DATA CENTER COALITION

36) DEFENSE CREDIT UNION COUNCIL

37) DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION

38) EDF POWER SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT, INC.

39) EINRIDE

40) EISAI, INC.

41) ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS COALITION

42) EVER-GREEN ENERGY, INC.

43) EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

44) FITCH RATINGS

45) GENERAL ATOMICS

46) GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC.

47) GOEL INVESTMENTS, LLC

48) GOULD INDUSTRIES LTD.

49) GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INC.

50) H&R BLOCK MANAGEMENT, LLC

51) HALEON US HOLDINGS LLC

52) HEMP BEVERAGE ALLIANCE

53) HF SINCLAIR CORPORATION

54) IDEMIA IDENTITY & SECURITY USA, LLC

55) INFIN A FINANCIAL SERVICES ALLIANCE

56) JOSHCO GROUP, LLC

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

58) KIDNEY CARE PARTNERS

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

60) KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC

61) KOCHAVIM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC.

62) LIBERTY MUTUAL GROUP INC.

63) LIFESCIENCE LOGISTICS

64) LPL FINANCIAL LLC

65) MADRIGAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

66) MARSH MCLENNAN

67) MERCK & CO., INC.

68) MGM TRANSFORMERS, A FORGENT COMPANY

69) MORGAN STANLEY & CO LLC

70) MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.

71) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES

72) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

73) NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ASSOCIATION

74) NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION

75) NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM

76) NAVIGATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERS, INC.

77) NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

78) NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION

79) NUCLEAR INNOVATION ALLIANCE

80) OCEAN AERO, INC.

81) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA

82) PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY

83) PRECISION MOTION HEALTH

84) PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS' ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

85) PROTON THERAPY CONSORTIUM

86) REBELLION DEFENSE, INC.

87) RESEARCH!AMERICA

88) ROSHEL INC.

89) ROUGH COUNTRY, LLC

90) SABLE OFFSHORE CORP.

91) SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL

92) SALESFORCE.COM, INC.

93) SANOFI US SERVICES INC.

94) SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION (SIFMA)

95) SEMPRA ENERGY

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

97) SHIELD AI, INC.

98) SOFTWARE & INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (SIIA)

99) SPRAY FOAM COALITION

100) SSA MARINE

101) STRATA CLEAN ENERGY, LLC

102) TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA, INC.

103) TECHNET

104) THE BOEING COMPANY

105) THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP

106) THE SCORE ASSOCIATION

107) TIKTOK INC.

108) TIKTOK USDS JOINT VENTURE LLC

109) TRANSAMERICA COMPANIES

110) TRUCKERS INTEGRAL TO OUR ECONOMY INC (TIE)

111) U.S. SUGAR CORPORATION

112) UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION

113) UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

114) VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED

115) VISA, INC.

116) VMWARE, INC. OBO BROADCOM INC.

117) WORLD SHIPPING COUNCIL

118) X ENERGY, LLC

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