617-302-9474
11 Beacon Street, Suite 1125,, Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Media/Entertainment, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
I recognize that a strong work ethic and a solid reputation are what make a lasting business. My firm exceeds expectations and delivers for our clients because we:
- Understand the political landscape.
- Aren't intimidated by opponents with unlimited funding.
- Adapt to a changing culture.
- Merge 21st century tactics with an "old school" feel.
1) Adult Beverage Alliance, Inc.
2) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
3) Animal Rescue League of Boston
4) AOTNOW, Inc.
6) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) LAN-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
14) MA Creditors Law Association, Inc.
16) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
18) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
20) Massachusetts Production Coalition, Inc.
21) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
22) Northeast Regional Council of SMART
25) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
30) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
33) Zuffa, LLC
20+ years
I served over twenty years at the local, state legislative and executive levels of government before entering the private sector. My background includes serving former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney as Legislative Director and working along-side the former Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Thomas M. Finneran. I also worked as the Director of Government Relations & Educator Licensure for the Massachusetts Department of Education. Elected to two terms as a Revere, Massachusetts City Councilor-At-Large, and a member of Revere's School Committee for 6 consecutive years, I am also a licensed Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and School Business Administrator in Massachusetts.
Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to establish lasting relationships which have led to noteworthy victories on behalf of clients. Whether it is legislative or regulatory; fiscal or procurement related, my respect, access and ability to nimbly navigate government is unrivaled.
617-263-1400
40 Court Street, 11th Floor,, 11th Floor, Boston, MA, 02108,
Kearney, Donovan & McGee, LLC provides government relations and lobbying services for clients before federal, state and local governments. We develop, manage and implement comprehensive political and governmental strategies enabling our clients to seize opportunities that will benefit their future growth and success. Our relevant experience, intimate knowledge of the political process and bipartisan relationships with federal, state and local public officials are all leveraged to achieve client goals. We know what needs to be done, who needs to be involved, how to coordinate all appropriate resources, and when and where to concentrate our effort.
Firm Specialties:
Drawing on our combination of political, legal and business expertise, we analyze political and public policy events and provide our clients with on going analysis of relevant issues. As an advocate for our clients' interests, we communicate client views to government officials and work through differences on issues. We educate government officials about the public interest dimension of an issue and work with third party constituencies to build support for our clients' projects and business goals.
2) American Hotel & Lodging Association
3) American Property Casualty Insurance Association
5) American Wood Council, Inc.
6) Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
7) CALPINE FORE RIVER ENERGY CENTER, LLC
8) CGI Technologies & Solutions Inc.
9) Citizens for Juvenile Justice, Inc.
10) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
11) Commonwealth Zoological Corporation
12) Community Resources for Justice, Inc.
13) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
14) Continental Casualty Company
16) DaVita Accountable Care Solutions LLC
17) Dental Service of Massachusetts, Inc.
18) DoorDash, Inc.
19) East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
20) Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc.
21) Entertainment Software Association
22) Feeney Brothers Excavation LLC
23) FMR LLC
24) Fortinet, Inc.
25) GMRI, Inc.
26) Harbor Health Services, Inc.
29) JFYNetWorks, A Not for Profit Corporation
30) John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
31) LeadingAge Massachusetts, Inc.
32) LENOVO (UNITED STATES) INC.
33) LEO Inc.
34) LKQ Corporation
35) Lotto.com Massachusetts LLC
36) MA Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation
37) Mass General Brigham Incorporated
38) Massachusetts Adult Day Services Association
39) Massachusetts Insurance Federation, Inc.
40) Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership
44) NEADS INC.
45) New England Life Flight, Inc.
47) Omega Flex, Inc.
48) Ondas Holdings
49) Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
50) Perkins School for the Blind
51) Sterling Suffolk Racecourse, LLC
52) The New England Center for Children, Inc.
54) United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
PAUL DONOVAN's practice is focused in the area of government relations, including representation before government bodies at the local, state and federal levels. He has extensive experience representing clients before the Massachusetts General Court, where he has been successful helping clients meet their governmental objectives.
Paul worked for 10 years at the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department, earning a seat on the Sheriff's Department management team. In addition, Paul provided counsel to the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association on various legislative issues. Paul has been involved in numerous political campaigns, including a 1993 Boston mayoral campaign, in which he was responsible for directing a field operation of more than 2,500 people. Prior to establishing Kearney, Donovan, and McGee, LLC, Mr. Donovan was a member of the government practice group of Choate, Hall & Stewart.
I bring our Preti Strategies clients the advantage of nineteen years' experience in Massachusetts state government. Nine of those years I served as Chief of Staff to Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and for five years I was Chief of Staff to the House Committee on Ways and Means. My high level access gave me the unique experience of being directly involved in negotiations on all policy decisions that came before the House. By "being in the room where it happened" for most of my time in public service, I know what questions are asked, what political considerations are measured, and what information is sought by elected and appointed officials at every level. I use this knowledge and experience to develop positioning strategies and narratives that advance our clients' interests with decision-makers across state government.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
1) Association of Social Work Boards
2) Avaya LLC
5) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
8) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
10) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
11) Humane America Animal Foundation
12) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
14) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
15) Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc
20) New England Historic Genealogical Society
22) Notarize, Inc.
23) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
24) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
25) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
26) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
27) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
28) Stickball, Inc.
29) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
30) Transdev North America, Inc.
31) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
32) WSP USA Inc.
33) Zillow
Regularly engaged in the highest-level budget and policy negotiations from within the innermost circles of Massachusetts state government
Worked closely with then-Chairman DeLeo to pass four state budgets, multiple bond bills and major pieces of legislation including health care reform and clean energy initiatives.
Responsible for shaping the House legislative agenda, overseeing its execution and strategically advising the Speaker through high-stakes negotiations
Works closely with all parties including the Senate President and Governor, majority and minority legislative leadership, chairs and cabinet officials.
Policy Advisor at Preti Strategies
Chief of Staff and Chief Policy Advisor to Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to House Committee on Ways and Means
Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
Education:
Suffolk Law School
Hamilton College
Belmont Hill
The Fessenden School
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: 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
617-302-9474
11 Beacon Street, Suite 914,, Suite 914, Boston, MA, 02108,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
1) Adult Beverage Alliance, Inc.
2) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
3) Animal Rescue League of Boston
4) AOTNOW, Inc.
6) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) LAN-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
14) MA Creditors Law Association, Inc.
16) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
18) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
20) Massachusetts Production Coalition, Inc.
21) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
22) Northeast Regional Council of SMART
25) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
30) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
33) Zuffa, LLC
Part of Boston's State and Local Affairs practice, representing clients ranging from Fortune 50 companies to non-profits. Represents a diverse set of clients; i.e., energy, high tech, healthcare, finance, consumer, and non-profit. Mulvey manages Boston's state and municipal procurement practice.
Prior to coming to DSG, Mulvey was a Principal at Fort Hill Advisors, a boutique lobbying firm located on Beacon Hill in Boston. Mulvey also worked in the Government Law & Strategies Legal practice at the Law Firm of Brown Rudnick. He also served as General Counsel for the Retailers Association of Massachusetts.
Mulvey was born and raised in Belmont, MA. He currently resides in Reading, MA with his wife and four sons. Mulvey is a 1991 graduate of Stonehill College and a 1997 graduate of the Massachusetts School of Law.
617-263-1400
40 Court Street, 11th Floor,, 11th Floor, Boston, MA, 02108,
Kearney, Donovan & McGee, LLC provides government relations and lobbying services for clients before federal, state and local governments. We develop, manage and implement comprehensive political and governmental strategies enabling our clients to seize opportunities that will benefit their future growth and success. Our relevant experience, intimate knowledge of the political process and bipartisan relationships with federal, state and local public officials are all leveraged to achieve client goals. We know what needs to be done, who needs to be involved, how to coordinate all appropriate resources, and when and where to concentrate our effort.
Firm Specialties:
Drawing on our combination of political, legal and business expertise, we analyze political and public policy events and provide our clients with on going analysis of relevant issues. As an advocate for our clients' interests, we communicate client views to government officials and work through differences on issues. We educate government officials about the public interest dimension of an issue and work with third party constituencies to build support for our clients' projects and business goals.
2) American Hotel & Lodging Association
3) American Property Casualty Insurance Association
5) American Wood Council, Inc.
6) Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
7) CALPINE FORE RIVER ENERGY CENTER, LLC
8) CGI Technologies & Solutions Inc.
9) Citizens for Juvenile Justice, Inc.
10) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
11) Commonwealth Zoological Corporation
12) Community Resources for Justice, Inc.
13) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
14) Continental Casualty Company
16) DaVita Accountable Care Solutions LLC
17) Dental Service of Massachusetts, Inc.
18) DoorDash, Inc.
19) East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
20) Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc.
21) Entertainment Software Association
22) Feeney Brothers Excavation LLC
23) FMR LLC
24) Fortinet, Inc.
25) GMRI, Inc.
26) Harbor Health Services, Inc.
29) JFYNetWorks, A Not for Profit Corporation
30) John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
31) LeadingAge Massachusetts, Inc.
32) LENOVO (UNITED STATES) INC.
33) LEO Inc.
34) LKQ Corporation
35) Lotto.com Massachusetts LLC
36) MA Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation
37) Mass General Brigham Incorporated
38) Massachusetts Adult Day Services Association
39) Massachusetts Insurance Federation, Inc.
40) Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership
44) NEADS INC.
45) New England Life Flight, Inc.
47) Omega Flex, Inc.
48) Ondas Holdings
49) Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
50) Perkins School for the Blind
51) Sterling Suffolk Racecourse, LLC
52) The New England Center for Children, Inc.
54) United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
DENNIS J. KEARNEY concentrates his practice in government. He provides legal, legislative and strategic services to clients affected by local, state or federal government policy, legislation or regulation. Dennis formerly served in local, state and county government including 12 years in elected office as a member of the Massachusetts Legislature and as Sheriff of Suffolk County. Prior to forming Kearney, Donovan & McGee, LLC in 2003, Mr. Kearney managed the government practice group at Choate, Hall & Stewart, and served as President of Kearney & Gleason, P.C.
THE ADVOCACY GROUP
(50 states, Federal and DC, )703-597-4276
1201 Wilson Blvd., 27th Floor, Arlington, VA, 22209,
Subjects: All Subjects
TAG is a one-stop, results-oriented network for clients with needs in a single state or multiple jurisdictions. The TAG network consists of one top firm per jurisdiction or specialty. Collectively we are 60+ firms including lobbyists across the US, public affairs specialists in various countries (Australia, Canada, Mexico, Russia, CIS, Central Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey, Israel, United Kingdom and the European Union) and specialty services (50-state legislative and regulatory tracking, grassroots, jury selection, market entry strategy and social enterprise business development).
Each TAG member offers its clients a tailored strategy that will provide them with a solution. Our TAG members are an integrated team, both near and far throughout the world, yet offering insight within each location.
The TAG network consists of the top lobbying firms across the US, public affairs specialists in various countries and specialty services.
US Members:
50-States
DC Council
US Congress
International:
Profile Consulting (Aust) Pty Ltd (Australia)
Tactix (Canada)
Monarch Global Strategies (Mexico, Central & South America)
Kesarev (Russia, CIS, Central Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey & Israel)
Instinctif Partners (United Kingdom & the European Union)
Specialty members:
Five Corners Strategies (Grassroots Advocacy & Public Affairs)
FOCUS, a Leonine Business (50-State Legislative & Regulatory Tracking & Analysis)
Select Litigation (Jury Selection)
Bullpen, LLC (Market Entry Strategy)
The Virtuous Cycle Collaboratory (Social Enterprise Business Development)
Law Offices of Mitchell D. Gravo, Inc. (Specialty Member)
617-302-9474
11 Beacon St., Suite 1125, Boston, MA, 02108,
At Shawmut Strategies Group, we make government more accessible so our clients can thrive. At its core, the work we do is about helping people better understand each other. We deliver for our clients by strategically bridging the communications gap among stakeholders, putting our political, policy, and process expertise to work.
1) Adult Beverage Alliance, Inc.
2) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
3) Animal Rescue League of Boston
4) AOTNOW, Inc.
6) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
8) Flock Group, Inc. dba Flock Safety
9) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) LAN-TEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
14) MA Creditors Law Association, Inc.
16) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
18) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
20) Massachusetts Production Coalition, Inc.
21) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
22) Northeast Regional Council of SMART
25) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
30) Teamsters Local Union Number 25
33) Zuffa, LLC
6-10 years
Dianne began her career at the Massachusetts State House alongside freshman State Representative Marty Walsh, now former Secretary of the US Department of Labor. From there, she led public policy and intergovernmental relations for Massachusetts public safety and public health agencies. In those roles, she secured major funding for operations and capital improvements, and policies to improve services to the Commonwealth's most vulnerable residents. Shortly after Walsh became Mayor in 2014, she helped him build out Boston's first-ever Economic Development cabinet.Her experience includes public policy, legislative, and regulatory work for legislative, executive, and independent state agencies, municipal government, political campaigns, and private consulting. Dianne specializes in public safety, construction trades issues, the cannabis industry, and public health.
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
617-899-2503
11 Boston Street, Boston, MA, 02108,
With nearly thirty years of experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors Shawn Duhamel offers a wealth of knowledge bridging the gap between grassroots advocacy, coalition building, policy creation and digital communications.
20+ years
Participated in the creation and successful passage of the Short Term Rental Law
Close working relationship with a wide variety of state legislators and staff, as well as members of the MA Congressional delegation.
After beginning his career as a legislative assistant with the Massachusetts General Court, Shawn has gone on to serve in key roles in the formulation of public pension, Social Security and health care policy for more than twenty-five years. Shawn currently serves as chief executive officer of the Mass Retirees Association, representing more than 52,000 retired Massachusetts public employees. He possess deep knowledge of public retirement and pension policy, having served as a trustee on the Town of Plymouth Retirement Board for more than 20 years. Shawn is currently a member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass Labor Advisory Board. Shawn is a sought-after public speaker on retirement, health care policy, non-profit organizations, and coalition building.
A pioneer in the use of new media to increase transparency and enhance dialog, Shawn founded Old Colony Group in 2005. The digital media consulting firm specializing in political communication, website design, social media and digital communication strategy. OCG has grown to become a leader in utilizing the newest technology and latest trends to reach target audiences. Shawn has had the pleasure of providing a variety of digital media services to former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Treasurer Deb Goldberg, Portland, and a wide variety of state legislators.
A resident of Dorchester, Shawn is a former board member of the Ashmont Hill Neighborhood Association.
617-982-6177
P.O.Box 246, State House, Boston, MA, 02133,
Subjects: All Subjects, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Manufacturing, Media/Entertainment, Privacy/Internet, Science/Technology, Telecommunications
Links:Website
My practice involves a holistic approach to advocacy: It involves access to legislative leadership as well as strategies for grassroots & public relations interactions. It is tailored specifically to the needs of my clients.
20+ years
617-833-3665
470 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA, 02210,
Womble Bond Dickinson Government and Public Affairs provide that home-court advantage on Beacon Hill and throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Womble Bond Dickinson team has more than 80 years of collective experience working with Massachusetts lawmakers and helping clients ensure that their interests are heard at all levels of government. The team also helps clients effectively communicate their stories to all key stakeholders.
1) AbbVie Inc.
2) American Physical Therapy Association of Massachusetts, Inc.
4) Arbella Mutual Insurance Company
5) Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
9) GardaWorld Federal Services LLC
11-15 years
617-263-1400
40 Court Street, 11th Floor,, 11th Floor, Boston, MA, 02108,
Kearney, Donovan & McGee, LLC provides government relations and lobbying services for clients before federal, state and local governments. We develop, manage and implement comprehensive political and governmental strategies enabling our clients to seize opportunities that will benefit their future growth and success. Our relevant experience, intimate knowledge of the political process and bipartisan relationships with federal, state and local public officials are all leveraged to achieve client goals. We know what needs to be done, who needs to be involved, how to coordinate all appropriate resources, and when and where to concentrate our effort.
Firm Specialties:
Drawing on our combination of political, legal and business expertise, we analyze political and public policy events and provide our clients with on going analysis of relevant issues. As an advocate for our clients' interests, we communicate client views to government officials and work through differences on issues. We educate government officials about the public interest dimension of an issue and work with third party constituencies to build support for our clients' projects and business goals.
2) American Hotel & Lodging Association
3) American Property Casualty Insurance Association
5) American Wood Council, Inc.
6) Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
7) CALPINE FORE RIVER ENERGY CENTER, LLC
8) CGI Technologies & Solutions Inc.
9) Citizens for Juvenile Justice, Inc.
10) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
11) Commonwealth Zoological Corporation
12) Community Resources for Justice, Inc.
13) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
14) Continental Casualty Company
16) DaVita Accountable Care Solutions LLC
17) Dental Service of Massachusetts, Inc.
18) DoorDash, Inc.
19) East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
20) Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc.
21) Entertainment Software Association
22) Feeney Brothers Excavation LLC
23) FMR LLC
24) Fortinet, Inc.
25) GMRI, Inc.
26) Harbor Health Services, Inc.
29) JFYNetWorks, A Not for Profit Corporation
30) John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
31) LeadingAge Massachusetts, Inc.
32) LENOVO (UNITED STATES) INC.
33) LEO Inc.
34) LKQ Corporation
35) Lotto.com Massachusetts LLC
36) MA Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation
37) Mass General Brigham Incorporated
38) Massachusetts Adult Day Services Association
39) Massachusetts Insurance Federation, Inc.
40) Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership
44) NEADS INC.
45) New England Life Flight, Inc.
47) Omega Flex, Inc.
48) Ondas Holdings
49) Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
50) Perkins School for the Blind
51) Sterling Suffolk Racecourse, LLC
52) The New England Center for Children, Inc.
54) United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
CHARLENE RIDEOUT provides government relations and lobbying services to clients of Kearney Donovan & McGee, P.C. Formerly, Ms. Rideout served as Intergovernmental Affairs Manager for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). In that capacity, she was responsible for implementing legislative and regulatory strategies as well as promoting and advocating MWRA's legislative agenda. Prior to working at MWRA, Ms. Rideout was legislative director for the Massachusetts State Senate Assistant Majority Leader and Senate Chair of the Banks and Banking Committee.
617-263-1400
40 Court Street, 11th Floor,, 11th Floor, Boston, MA, 02108,
Kearney, Donovan & McGee, LLC provides government relations and lobbying services for clients before federal, state and local governments. We develop, manage and implement comprehensive political and governmental strategies enabling our clients to seize opportunities that will benefit their future growth and success. Our relevant experience, intimate knowledge of the political process and bipartisan relationships with federal, state and local public officials are all leveraged to achieve client goals. We know what needs to be done, who needs to be involved, how to coordinate all appropriate resources, and when and where to concentrate our effort.
Firm Specialties:
Drawing on our combination of political, legal and business expertise, we analyze political and public policy events and provide our clients with on going analysis of relevant issues. As an advocate for our clients' interests, we communicate client views to government officials and work through differences on issues. We educate government officials about the public interest dimension of an issue and work with third party constituencies to build support for our clients' projects and business goals.
2) American Hotel & Lodging Association
3) American Property Casualty Insurance Association
5) American Wood Council, Inc.
6) Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
7) CALPINE FORE RIVER ENERGY CENTER, LLC
8) CGI Technologies & Solutions Inc.
9) Citizens for Juvenile Justice, Inc.
10) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
11) Commonwealth Zoological Corporation
12) Community Resources for Justice, Inc.
13) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
14) Continental Casualty Company
16) DaVita Accountable Care Solutions LLC
17) Dental Service of Massachusetts, Inc.
18) DoorDash, Inc.
19) East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
20) Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc.
21) Entertainment Software Association
22) Feeney Brothers Excavation LLC
23) FMR LLC
24) Fortinet, Inc.
25) GMRI, Inc.
26) Harbor Health Services, Inc.
29) JFYNetWorks, A Not for Profit Corporation
30) John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
31) LeadingAge Massachusetts, Inc.
32) LENOVO (UNITED STATES) INC.
33) LEO Inc.
34) LKQ Corporation
35) Lotto.com Massachusetts LLC
36) MA Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation
37) Mass General Brigham Incorporated
38) Massachusetts Adult Day Services Association
39) Massachusetts Insurance Federation, Inc.
40) Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership
44) NEADS INC.
45) New England Life Flight, Inc.
47) Omega Flex, Inc.
48) Ondas Holdings
49) Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
50) Perkins School for the Blind
51) Sterling Suffolk Racecourse, LLC
52) The New England Center for Children, Inc.
54) United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
MICHELLE MCGEE focuses her practice on government affairs representation before government bodies at the local, state and federal levels. She has extensive experience representing clients' interests before both the Massachusetts and Connecticut legislative and executive branches of government. Formerly, Michelle worked at New England Electric System (now National Grid) where she developed and implemented comprehensive legislative and external strategies to achieve New England Electric's public policy initiatives in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. Prior to establishing Kearney, Donovan & McGee, LLC, Ms. McGee was a member of the government affairs practice group at Choate, Hall & Stewart.
I bring our Preti Strategies clients more than 20 years of policy and legislative experience in Massachusetts. Over the last several years, I have represented many clients across a range of business sectors before various state agencies and the Legislature. Before entering into private practice, I served in a variety of senior leadership positions. My last role with the state was serving as Chief of Staff at the MBTA, helping to lead the $1.7B agency. I also served as the Chief of Staff for the Massachusetts Highway Department, Legislative Director for MassDOT and as the Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for the Assistant Minority Leader in the Senate for five years. This high-level access in these many senior leadership positions have provided me the unique experience of understanding budgets, procurement, political considerations and just generally how decisions get made in a variety of environments. I leverage these attributes, along with a wide network of contacts, to help clients achieve their desired results.
Our entire Preti Strategies team is made up of government "insiders" who have served many years as elected or administration officials or senior level advisors. Together, we have extensive knowledge and an extensive network of connections. We've spent our careers in government and public affairs, and we love putting our experience to work for our clients to help shape policy and advance important business interests.
1) Association of Social Work Boards
2) Avaya LLC
5) Caribbean Integration Community Development, Inc.
8) Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
10) Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
11) Humane America Animal Foundation
12) International Interior Design Association, New England Chapter
14) Massachusetts Advocates for Children Inc.
15) Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc
20) New England Historic Genealogical Society
22) Notarize, Inc.
23) Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc
24) PLS Financial Services, Inc.
25) Retail Energy Supply Association, Inc.
26) Small Property Owners Association, Inc.
27) Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
28) Stickball, Inc.
29) The Fishing Partnership Health Plan Corporation
30) Transdev North America, Inc.
31) Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC
32) WSP USA Inc.
33) Zillow
Helped lead $1.7B agency including management, budget, technology, procurement and legislative affairs at MBTA
Led multiple technology upgrades at MBTA that resulted in a significant leap forward innovation at the agency, also became very proficient in state procurement processes and rules
Helped develop and coordinate strategy to consolidate functions of six transportation departments as Legislative Director at MassDOT
Routinely worked with staff and vendors on hundreds of millions of dollars in road and bridge projects annually
Responsible for writing and tracking all legislation and budget matters for Asst. Minority Leader
Policy Advisor at Preti Strategies
Chief of Staff, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Legislative Director, MassDOT
Chief of Staff, Massachusetts Highway Department
Chief of Staff and Legislative Director, Assistant Minority Leader, Massachusetts Senate
Education:
University of Massachusetts
2) American Traffic Solutions, Inc dba Verra Mobility
6) Colonial Ford Inc. dba Colonial Municipal Group
11) Massachusetts Motor Transportation Association dba Trucking Association of Massachusetts
13) National Guard Association of Massachusetts
14) National Ready Mix Concrete Association c/o DDC Advocacy, LLC
15) New England College of Optometry
16) Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts
17) RELIVA LLC
18) Statewide Towing Association, Inc.
19) Triangle, Inc
0-5 years
An expert in legislative and regulatory affairs, Matthew is a seasoned government relations professional and strategic communications specialist who puts his expertise to use for a wide variety of sectors.
A U.S. Army veteran who served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Matthew has worked to improve benefits for first responders, including enacting new rules to help firefighters who get cancer on the job. He’s also worked to create innovative job training programs for developmentally disabled youth and adults.
Matthew was a key lobbyist for the Marijuana Policy Project to successfully legalize cannabis in Massachusetts and advises new cannabis companies on municipal licensing, compliance, business strategy and community engagement. Additionally, he has advised clients with municipal development projects as a consultant on construction, building trade and general union issues.
Prior to joining Tenax, Matthew worked as director of communications and intergovernmental relations for the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services. In that role, he worked with every state agency and the Massachusetts legislature on veterans’ issues. He also worked on economic development issues, including helping launch a program with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce to link veterans with employment opportunities and advocating for a veteran-owned business preference for state contracting. Prior to DVS, Matthew spent seven years working for state Senator Steven Tolman as his chief of staff and district director.
A graduate of the University of Connecticut with a degree in political science, Matthew is a 22-year member of the U.S. Army National Guard. He currently serves as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 and a Blackhawk helicopter instructor pilot. He also serves on the boards of Massachusetts Fallen Heroes and Alternative Treatment for Veterans, a nonprofit that advocates for cannabis therapy for vets.
He lives in Braintree with his wife and two children.
617-263-1400
40 Court Street, 11th Floor,, 11th Floor, Boston, MA, 02108,
Kearney, Donovan & McGee, LLC provides government relations and lobbying services for clients before federal, state and local governments. We develop, manage and implement comprehensive political and governmental strategies enabling our clients to seize opportunities that will benefit their future growth and success. Our relevant experience, intimate knowledge of the political process and bipartisan relationships with federal, state and local public officials are all leveraged to achieve client goals. We know what needs to be done, who needs to be involved, how to coordinate all appropriate resources, and when and where to concentrate our effort.
Firm Specialties:
Drawing on our combination of political, legal and business expertise, we analyze political and public policy events and provide our clients with on going analysis of relevant issues. As an advocate for our clients' interests, we communicate client views to government officials and work through differences on issues. We educate government officials about the public interest dimension of an issue and work with third party constituencies to build support for our clients' projects and business goals.
2) American Hotel & Lodging Association
3) American Property Casualty Insurance Association
5) American Wood Council, Inc.
6) Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
7) CALPINE FORE RIVER ENERGY CENTER, LLC
8) CGI Technologies & Solutions Inc.
9) Citizens for Juvenile Justice, Inc.
10) Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC
11) Commonwealth Zoological Corporation
12) Community Resources for Justice, Inc.
13) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
14) Continental Casualty Company
16) DaVita Accountable Care Solutions LLC
17) Dental Service of Massachusetts, Inc.
18) DoorDash, Inc.
19) East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
20) Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc.
21) Entertainment Software Association
22) Feeney Brothers Excavation LLC
23) FMR LLC
24) Fortinet, Inc.
25) GMRI, Inc.
26) Harbor Health Services, Inc.
29) JFYNetWorks, A Not for Profit Corporation
30) John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
31) LeadingAge Massachusetts, Inc.
32) LENOVO (UNITED STATES) INC.
33) LEO Inc.
34) LKQ Corporation
35) Lotto.com Massachusetts LLC
36) MA Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation
37) Mass General Brigham Incorporated
38) Massachusetts Adult Day Services Association
39) Massachusetts Insurance Federation, Inc.
40) Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership
44) NEADS INC.
45) New England Life Flight, Inc.
47) Omega Flex, Inc.
48) Ondas Holdings
49) Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
50) Perkins School for the Blind
51) Sterling Suffolk Racecourse, LLC
52) The New England Center for Children, Inc.
54) United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
ANTHONY PETRUCCELLI came to Kearney, Donovan & McGee LLC with extensive experience at the municipal and state levels of government in Massachusetts. First elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1999 and then the Massachusetts Senate in 2007, Anthony is well-versed in legislative issues and is able to use his unique perspective to successfully advocate for his clients' interests.
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
609-577-3687
222 West State St Suite 211, Trenton, NJ, 08608,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Eric is a highly accomplished senior executive, consultant, attorney, lobbyist and board member with 20 years of success in public policy, politics, law, government, healthcare, financial services, transportation and the nonprofit sector. He previously held a position as an associate at Drinker Biddle & Reath where he helped start the government relations and lobbying group.
1) AMERIGROUP
2) ANTHEM INC AND ITS AFFILIATES DBA AMERIGROUP NJ
3) ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS (ABC) OF NJ CHAPTER
7) CHSPSC LLC
10) CRICKET COMMUNICATIONS INC/LEAP WIRELESS INTERNATIONAL INC
12) DUANE MORRIS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LLC
13) ERICKSON RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
14) FAIRMOUNT CAPITAL ADVISORS
15) FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATORS OF NEW JERSEY
16) GLOBALPRIVATEEQUITY.COM INC
22) JPMORGAN CHASE HOLDINGS LLC
23) KS ENGINEERS
24) M/A COM
20+ years
In 2017, Governor-elect Phil Murphy selected Eric to serve on the Human Services Committee for his transition team. During that same year, he was nominated by Kentucky State Senator Jimmy Higdon and commissioned by Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin to become a Kentucky Colonel.
In 2004, Eric was nominated by New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey to serve on the South Jersey Port Corporation's Board of Directors, which is responsible for the development of port facilities in South New Jersey. Eric was reappointed in 2008 by Governor Corzine and again in 2017 by Governor Chris Christie.
In 2018, Eric was appointed to the Advisory Board of the Burbank International Film Festival.
Eric is also a founding member of the Board of Directors for the NYC Fashion Manufactures Alliance of Design Educators and Save the Garment Center in New York City; a position he's held since 2008.
In 2007, Eric was selected by the American Council of Young Political Leaders, a bi-partisan not-for-profit international exchange organization, as a delegate to Vietnam for a two-week political exchange program. Eric joined six other young political leaders from the U.S. to study Vietnam's political system, engage in dialogue on international issues, and forge professional relationships. He's also participated in international trade missions, including trips to the Netherlands, China and the United Arab Emirates.
Eric was appointed in 2007 by New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine to serve as a member of the Economic Growth Council to assist with statewide economic development policies.
Eric is a former Committee Chairman for the Mercer County College Board of Trustees Advisory Committee and a former member of the Board of Trustees for the Arts & Business Partnership of Southern New Jersey. He's served on the boards of the Mercer County Workforce Investment Board, the Mercer County Economic Development Committee and Junior Achievement. Eric was appointed by Assembly Majority Leader Paul DiGaetano in 2002 to the New Jersey Council of Local Mandates and served as Vice Chairman until 2004.
617-892-2765
11 Beacon Street, Suite 914, Boston, MA, 02108,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Labor/Unions, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Public Safety
Links:Website
Chris is considered one of the premier consultants in Massachusetts when it comes to issue advocacy and grassroots organizing. His relationships, success and ability to think differently than your typical "lobbyist" have set him apart from others and drives his results and data oriented approach.
1) Alliance Detective & Security Service, Inc.
2) Animal Rescue League of Boston
3) AOTNOW, Inc.
4) Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
7) GEVO, Inc.
11) IATSE Local 481
13) MA Creditors Law Association, Inc.
14) MAC Safety, Inc.
16) Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc.
18) Massachusetts Housing Coalition, Inc.
19) Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
20) Massachusetts Production Coalition, Inc.
21) National Mentor Holdings, LLC
22) Northeast Regional Council of SMART
24) Plumbers and Gasfitters Local Union 12
25) Responsible Restaurant Association, Inc.
28) Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
29) State Police Association of Massachusetts
6-10 years
Elkey Award Recipient for Campaign Strategist of the Year - 2014
5 Time Goldies Recipient
3 Pollie Awards Recipient
Rising Star Award Recipient
National Comeback Campaign of the Year Recipient - Reed Awards
Chris Keohan is the Founder and Principal of Shawmut Strategies. Prior to his work with SSG, Chris worked as a senior staffer in political, field and finance departments for multiple local, state and federal campaigns. He then founded CK Strategies in 2009.
Chris has continually expanded and evolved his business model. Today, his expertise and offerings encompass far more than political strategy. Working with developers, financial institutions, contractors and a wide variety of other business interests Chris is providing strategic planning for projects that bring developments of all sizes to communities across Massachusetts. Specifically, Chris has served as a liaison to local boards and elected officials. He has developed outreach plans and grassroots strategies to ensure the success of local projects.
Politically, Chris has served as a senior advisor to Marty Walsh's successful Mayoral campaign in Boston, and to Deborah Goldberg's successful campaign for Treasurer. He also served as the Executive Director of Treasurer-elect Goldberg's transition team.
In 2015 Chris was the winner of the 1st ever Elkey Award for Campaign Strategist of the Year. The Elkey Awards is a bipartisan event that honored political operatives and candidates for outstanding achievement during the 2014 election cycle. He was also the recipient of 2 Goldies for excellence in Mail and Overall Campaign for his work on Mike Brady for State Senate. The Goldies are a national award program that chooses and judges entries with a bipartisan panel of peers within the political consulting industry.
In 2014 Chris was the winner of three prestigious "Pollie Awards" from the American Association of Political Consultants for his role in Marty Walsh's campaign for Mayor. In 2012, Chris was honored to receive the prestigious "Rising Star Award" by Campaigns and Elections Magazine. He has also received the "National Comeback Campaign of the Year" for his work on Ayanna Pressley's 2011 campaign for Boston City Council At-Large.
Chris Keohan is a 2003 graduate of Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and a concentration on Environmental Studies. He has worked on campaigns in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Virginia, as well as traveling to 35+ states performing advance work during multiple Presidential campaigns.
Since 1999, the Liberty Square Group has been delivering strategic, integrated communications and public and government affairs counsel to a host of businesses, associations, political candidates and non-profit organizations.
20+ years
Jim Leahy brings 30 years of experience in lobbying, non-profit association management and political organizing to Liberty Square Group. An expert in building strong grassroots organizations, he has worked with clients in a wide variety of sectors, including healthcare, environment, consumer protection, budget, gaming, government procurement, public safety, development, as well as arts & culture. His advocacy track record includes several high profile wins, including two first-in-the-nation laws, one to require labeling genetically modified foods and another to require labeling small parts that pose choking hazards to children under 3.
A seasoned lecturer with a focus on leadership, grassroots advocacy and communicating with public officials, Mr. Leahy has addressed professionals at national, regional, and state organizations as well as students at more than a dozen New England colleges and universities. He is also a Certified Association Executive, the highest level of professional achievement available from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
A graduate of Brandeis University with a B.A. in Psychology, Mr. Leahy lives in Tolland Connecticut.
617-305-4120
1 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor,, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA, 02108,
617-305-4120
1 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor,, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA, 02108,
617-305-4120
1 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor,, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA, 02108,
617-305-4120
One Walnut Street, Third Floor,, Third Floor, Boston, MA, 02108,
781-974-7625
59 Reservoir Road, 1301, Pembroke, MA, 02359,
617-305-4120
One Walnut Street, Boston, MA, 02108,
617-367-9929
100 Cambridge Street, 1301,, 1301, Boston, MA, 02114,
617-778-1200
51 Franklin Street, Boston, MA, 02110,
1) American Forest & Paper Association, Inc.
2) American Promotional Events, Inc. - East
5) Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, Inc.
6) Clean Fuels Alliance America Corporation
7) Consumer Technology Association, Inc.
8) Dart Container Sales Company LLC
9) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Inc.
10) Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC
12) Flint Hills Resources, Limited Partnership
617-367-9929
100 Cambridge Street, 1301,, 1301, Boston, MA, 02114,
