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Zoe Sams is an experienced attorney and government affairs professional with over a decade of experience working within Tennessee state government and public policy. As a Principal at Stones River Group, she helps clients navigate complex legislative and regulatory environments, leveraging deep relationships with state leaders and agencies to advance meaningful policy solutions. Zoe's background prosecuting crimes against vulnerable populations and shaping policy in senior government roles gives her a unique blend of legal insight and strategic advocacy that drives results for clients.
4) Alliance Healthcare Services, Inc.
5) Aunt Bertha, a Public Benefit Corporation d/b/a findhelp
6) BlackRock Funds Services Group, LLC
8) Campaign for Great Public Schools dba as City Fund Action
10) CHEEKWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN AND MUSEUM OF ART
12) Cognia
13) Communities In Schools of Tennessee
14) CooperSurgical
15) Curriculum Associates, LLC
20) Esper Regulatory Technologies Inc.
21) FACT
23) Fertility Providers Alliance
25) Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.
26) Greater Nashville Regional Council
28) Jackson Madison County School System
32) Knox County
33) Knoxville Zoological Gardens Inc.
34) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
36) MARK43 INC
38) Maximus, Inc.
39) Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Inc
40) Memphis Shelby Crime Commission
41) Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority
42) Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
43) NASHVILLE ELECTRIC SERVICE
44) Nashville Soccer Holdings, LLC
46) PayIt, LLC
48) Possip, Inc.
49) Salesforce, Inc.
52) SWVP NYards Services Company LLC
53) Tech901
54) Tennessee Charter School Center
57) TN Development District Assn
58) Uptown Property Holdings LLC
59) WASTE MANAGEMENT
Juris Doctorate and Master's in Business Administration from the University of Memphis.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Department of Children's Services, Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference
Zoe Sams is a Principal at Stones River Group, where she serves as a trusted advisor on government relations, public policy strategy, and legislative advocacy. Zoe brings more than a decade of experience working across Tennessee state government, with deep expertise in legislative strategy, policy development, and coalition building. In her role at SRG, she helps clients understand and influence the public policy process, navigate complex political and regulatory landscapes, and advance strategic objectives before the General Assembly and state agencies.
Before joining Stones River Group, Zoe built a distinguished career in public service and government affairs:
* Deputy Director, Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference, where she led legislative agenda development, managed agency budgeting, and coordinated with coalition partners to secure legislative outcomes.
* Director of Legislation, Tennessee Department of Children's Services, advancing policy priorities and legislative engagement for a major state agency.
* Assistant General Counsel and Legislative Liaison, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, serving as the primary legislative contact and policy strategist for the agency
* Assistant District Attorney, where she prosecuted human trafficking cases and crimes against children and other vulnerable victims, grounding her advocacy in both legal acuity and deep personal commitment to public service.
She is known for her strong professional relationships with state officials and stakeholders across Tennessee and for translating complex policy and political dynamics into practical strategies that drive client success. Outside her professional work, Zoe serves on the board of Tennessee Voices for Victims, reflecting her ongoing commitment to public safety and community impact.