John E. Murphy is co-founder of Murphy Donoghue Partners and an attorney specializing in the fields of state and municipal government relations in Massachusetts. Jack possesses more than thirty-five years' experience in the state government, including fourteen years in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as a state representative from the North shore area of Boston. Since 1985, Jack has maintained an office on Boston's Beacon Hill where his practice, Issues Management Group, has represented a variety of clients on issues concerning health care, technology, the environment, transportation, construction, manufacturing, financial services, employment and general business matters. He has also represented many non-profit entities pro bono.
From 1971 through 1984, Jack held the positions of Majority Leader, Majority Whip, Chairman of the Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and member of the Committee on Banks and Banking. He was also a member of the Executive Committee of the Council of State Governments, Eastern Region; was a member of the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures; and has held various positions within the Democratic National Committee, including membership on the Platform Committee and Rules Committee.
3) AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION
4) AMERICAN STAFFING ASSOCIATION
5) AQUINNAH WAMPANOAG GAMING CORPORATION
6) ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF MASSACHUSETTS (AIM)
8) BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
9) CAL-TEX PROTECTIVE COATINGS, INCORPORATED
11) FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC GARDEN, INC.
13) IBEW LOCAL 1228
14) INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS (ICSC)
18) MASSACHUSETTS DENTAL SOCIETY
19) MASSACHUSETTS INSURANCE FEDERATION, INC.
20) MASSACHUSETTS JUDGES CONFERENCE
21) MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
22) MASSACHUSETTS PACKAGE STORES ASSOCIATION, INC.
23) MAXIMUS, INC.
27) NEW ENGLAND CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.
28) NEW ENGLAND LIVERY ASSOCIATION
29) PFIZER INC.
30) SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION, THE
32) UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. (UHS)
34) WOODS HOLE, MARTHA'S VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY
20+ years
supported a major e-commerce company with launch of local office
represented a licensed professional association for insurance coverage
represented a major health care organization for creative bond financing
represented an environmental services/energy company for inclusion in renewable portfolio standard
successfully represented a major physician group on scope of practice
represented a major drug manufacturer for insurance coverage
represented health care entities on payment reform
steered passage of Massachusetts Gaming Control Statute
negotiated settlement in lieu of ballot question on teacher evaluation
convinced private insurers to include orphan drugs in their formulary
President of Issues Management Group
President of Murphy, Ryan & O'Keefe Attorneys at Law, Peabody, MA
President of Murphy and Rennick Attorneys at Law, Peabody, MA and Washington, D.C.
Member of Great and General Court, 1971-1984
Chairman, Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
Majority Whip
Majority Leader
Past Member of Executive Committee of National Conference of State Legislatures
Past Member of Executive Committee of Council of State Governments
EDUCATION
Suffolk University Law School, J.D., 1968
Providence College, B.A., 1965
617-720-1900
100 Cambridge Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA, 02114,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Maureen Glynn is a partner at Murphy Donoghue Partners. With more than 25 years of governmental affairs experience, Maureen provides day-to-day client management and counsel to multiple clients from a wide spectrum of sectors, including hospitals, physician groups, software developers, e-commerce companies, consumer credit organizations, solid waste management/recycling firms, gaming interests and non-profit charitable organizations.
Maureen has worked at the Massachusetts House of Representatives for a major committee with jurisdiction over most regulated industries including public utilities, energy firms, telecommunications, alcoholic beverages, professional licensing and gaming. She serves on the Quincy College Board of Governors, where she is currently Second Vice-Chair.
1) New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association, Inc
4) ADA Forsyth Institute, Inc.
6) American Staffing Association
7) association of american publishers , Inc
8) boston police detectives benevolent society
9) Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County, Inc.
10) Cigna Corporate Services, LLC
12) Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc.
13) Construction Industries of Massachusetts
14) Curaleaf, Inc.
16) Issues Management Group, Inc.
17) Massachusetts Brewers Guild, Inc.
18) Massachusetts Dental Society
19) Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, Inc.
22) Massachusetts Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Inc.
26) Payactiv, Inc.
27) Pfizer Inc.
28) SaviLinx, LLC
29) Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, Inc.
30) SEIU 888
32) The Boston Beer Company, Inc.
33) The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc
34) The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc.
35) Turo, Inc.
37) United HealthCare Services, Inc.
38) VNA Care Network Foundation, Inc.
39) Waymo LLC
40) Wheelabrator Environmental Systems, Inc.
41) Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority
20+ years
represented a major retailer for relief from outdated pricing statute
represented major manufacturers on product liability legislation
steered passage of Massachusetts Gaming Control Statute
negotiated settlement in lieu of ballot question on teacher evaluation
intervened on legislation for private non-profit consumer finance counseling agency
achieved passage of legislation providing statutory recognition for professional behavioral health counselors association
defeated attempts to expand medical scope of services to non-medical professionals
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Issues Management Group, Counsel 1992-2013
Massachusetts House of Representatives 1984-1992
Joint Legislative Committee on Government Regulations, Research Director 1989-1992, Research Staff, 1987-1989, Legislative Aide 1984-1987
EDUCATION
Suffolk University Law School, J.D. 1993
Suffolk University, B.S. 1988
617-720-1900
100 Cambridge Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA, 02114,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Roger D. Donoghue is a co-founder of Murphy Donoghue Partners. He leads the firm's Government Relations practice, specializing in legislative and regulatory affairs, lobbying, and business strategies.
Roger counsels regional, national, and international clients across varied industries including; health care, financial services, pharmaceutical, biomedical/life science, telecommunications, technology, real estate development, insurance, trade associations, and restaurant and hospitality, as they interface with government. Roger and his colleagues advise clients on the strategic implications of developing and maintaining relationships with government, and represent such clients before regulatory agencies and public authorities.
1) New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association, Inc
4) ADA Forsyth Institute, Inc.
6) American Staffing Association
7) Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County, Inc.
9) Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc.
10) Construction Industries of Massachusetts
11) Curaleaf, Inc.
13) Issues Management Group, Inc.
14) Massachusetts Brewers Guild, Inc.
15) Massachusetts Dental Society
16) Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, Inc.
17) Massachusetts Judges Conference of the Trial Court
18) Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
19) Massachusetts Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Inc.
23) Payactiv, Inc.
24) Pfizer Inc.
25) SaviLinx, LLC
26) Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, Inc.
28) The Boston Beer Company, Inc.
29) The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc
30) The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc.
31) Turo, Inc.
33) United HealthCare Services, Inc.
34) VNA Care Network Foundation, Inc.
35) Waymo LLC
36) Wheelabrator Environmental Systems, Inc.
37) Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority
20+ years
represented care providers before state regulatory agencies & legislative committees
advised a Fortune 500 insurance company on how to maintain balanced statutory and regulatory treatment to assure similar treatment in other jurisdictions
represented a federally recognized native American tribe on economic development initiatives
represented a major telecommunications provider before state regulatory agencies and legislative committees
led ballot question committee counsel and strategy development culminating in a ballot question to repeal new tax on alcohol
secured tens of millions for distressed hospitals
successfully secured consumer discount legislation
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Director of Public Affairs, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts Director of Government Relations, National Federation of Independent Business
Private practice attorney
EDUCATION
Suffolk University Law School, J.D., 1983
Holy Cross College, B.A., 1978
617-720-1900
100 Cambridge Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA, 02114,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Tara J. O'Donnell is a partner at Murphy Donoghue Partners. With more than 25 years of governmental affairs experience, Tara provides day-to-day client management and counsel to a variety of clients across varied industries, including biomedical/life science; health care; financial services; insurance; pharmaceutical; restaurant/hospitality; real estate development; technology; and telecommunications.
Tara has worked in both the Massachusetts House of Representatives as well as the State Senate. She serves on the judicial council for the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee and the Board of Hospitality Homes. Tara was also the legislative counsel for the Boston Initiative to Advance Human Rights (BITAHR) and helped enact the Massachusetts Anti-Human Trafficking Law.
1) New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association, Inc
4) ADA Forsyth Institute, Inc.
6) American Staffing Association
7) Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County, Inc.
9) Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc.
10) Construction Industries of Massachusetts
11) Curaleaf, Inc.
13) Issues Management Group, Inc.
14) Massachusetts Brewers Guild, Inc.
15) Massachusetts Dental Society
16) Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, Inc.
17) Massachusetts Judges Conference of the Trial Court
18) Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
19) Massachusetts Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Inc.
23) Payactiv, Inc.
24) Pfizer Inc.
25) SaviLinx, LLC
26) Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, Inc.
28) The Boston Beer Company, Inc.
29) The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc
30) The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Inc.
31) Turo, Inc.
33) United HealthCare Services, Inc.
34) VNA Care Network Foundation, Inc.
35) Waymo LLC
36) Wheelabrator Environmental Systems, Inc.
37) Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Manager of State Government Advocacy, Massachusetts Hospital Association
Deputy Director of Inter-governmental Affairs, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Government and Media Relations Liaison, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Advisory Board
Administrative Aide, Massachusetts House of Representatives
Legislative Aide, Massachusetts State Senate
EDUCATION
Suffolk University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1996
Bowdoin College, B.A., cum laude, 1987
617-720-1900
100 Cambridge Street, 14th Floor, Boston, MA, 02114,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Retail, Taxes, Telecommunications
Links:Website
Kathy serves as the Director of Government Affairs at Murphy Donoghue Partners. She has many years of experience in government relations representing clients in a variety of industries, including health care, financial services, retail, technology, labor relations, solid waste/recycling.
Kathy has extensive experience working in both the legislative and executive branches of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts spanning five Administrations. She began her career as a Legislative Aide in the Massachusetts State Senate then went on to work in the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs as Legislative Director. For the past eight years, Kathy has worked as a Massachusetts lobbyist representing many Fortune 100 companies and major trade association.
Kathy is a graduate of Middlebury College. She is active in many civic and charitable organizations in the Greater Boston area.
3) American Staffing Association
5) Associated Industries of Massachusetts
6) Athena Health Care Associates
9) Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.
10) Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Centers, LLC
11) Commonwealth Alternative Care, Inc.
13) Crystal Rehab & Nursing LLC
16) Fitchburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, LLC
17) Labor Relations Division of Construction Industries of Massachusetts
18) Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, LLC
19) Marquis Health Consulting Services, LLC
20) Massachusetts Dental Society
23) Massachusetts Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
24) MassMutual
25) Maximus, Inc.
29) New England Cable & Telecommunications Association, Inc.
30) Northeast Alternatives, Inc.
32) Pfizer Inc.
35) Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, Inc.
36) Sporttrade Inc.
38) Turo, Inc.
40) Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, LLC
41) Waymo LLC
42) Westfield Gardens Nursing and Rehab LLC
44) Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority
6-10 years
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Massachusetts State Senate, Legislative Aide
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Legislative Director
Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies, Project Manager
EDUCATION
Middlebury College, B.A. 1992
