(518) 527-4772
15 ELK STREET, ALBANY, NY,
Statewide Public Affairs, Inc. is a full service government relations, communications and issue management firm providing consulting services throughout New York State. Our tenacity, emphasis on client service and dedication to maintaining the finest reputation is what sets our firm apart.
Firm Specialties:
Managing Complex Issues. Assisting clients with complex public sector issues involving the Legislative, regulatory agencies, the budget or those of a political nature is our specialty. We provide accurate, candid and effective advice to help our clients influence perceptions, uphold reputations and build support to achieve desired outcomes. What we do NOT do is sit on the sidelines. We roll up our shirtsleeves, become a part of the team and get to work.
Finding Funding. Of course, to seek and obtain government funding has become more and more difficult. Clients who desire funding have found success with Statewide because our firm has the experience of nearly 50 budget cycles. Statewide's history of success is based on a vast knowledge of the budget process, where the "pots" of money are, and broad relationships with key officials in state agencies, Division of Budget, the Executive Chamber, Legislative Leadership, as well as the Ways & Means and Finance Committees. Statewide has also become an expert in assisting clients who seek funding through the New York's Regional Economic Development Councils or other funding through the State's Consolidated Funding Application ("CFA").
Procurements Delivered. New York State procurement laws are extraordinarily complex. We specialize in assisting clients educate and shape a government agency's approach to fulfilling its needs. We have years of experience helping companies manage the RFP and procurement process to best position them for success, all while ensuring full compliance with the State's extensive procurement lobbying laws.
Concepts to Deliverables. Entrepreneurial concepts requiring partnership with government to achieve success are always challenging. Crafting concepts into "yesable" proposals requires comprehensive assessment, politically sound strategy and tenacity in execution. Our firm understands the decision to petition the government almost always requires the client to assume risk. Our full-service model ensures risk-assuming clients have the highest level of attention, interaction, political access, resources and resolve to deliver their project to success.
1) Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
4) AMGEN, INC.
6) Central Construction Management
7) CNA
8) COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.
9) COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT, LLC
10) CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF NEW YORK, INC.
11) CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)
14) Cresco Labs, LLC
15) DeVry University
16) DEXCOM, INC.
17) DOORDASH, INC. ( DOORDASH, INC.)
19) EMPIRE STATE CONNECTOR CORP
20) ENVISION STRATEGY, LLC ( ENVISION STRATEGY, LLC)
21) ENVISION STRATEGY, LLC ( Lessing's Hospitality Group)
23) GENENTECH, INC., A MEMBER OF THE ROCHE GROUP
24) Ghost Management Group, LLC ( WEEDMAPS MEDIA INC.)
25) INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.
26) INTERNATIONAL WINDOW FILM ASSOCIATION
28) INTUIT, INC.
29) KALEO, INC.
30) LASKY GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. ( MLMIC Insurance Company)
31) LASKY GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. ( NEW YORK STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATION)
32) Lilly USA LLC
33) Lotto.com
35) Matthew N. Greller, Esq., LLC (Helbiz, Inc.)
36) METROPOLITAN COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
39) NATIONAL GRID
40) National Payroll Reporting Consortium, Inc
41) NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
42) NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
43) Navient
46) OneMain General Services Corporation
47) PHANTOM FIREWORKS EASTERN REGION, LLC
48) Pine Valley Packaging Ltfd.
49) PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NYS)
50) Renew Financial
51) RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)
52) SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE
54) South End Developments, LLC
55) SpecGX, LLC
56) SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK, INC.
57) SPECIAL RIGGER'S ASSOCIATION (NYC)
60) Thryv, Inc.
61) Town Clerks Association, Inc (NYS)
CHRISTOPHER DURYEA serves as Managing Partner of Statewide Public Affairs. Certainly New York has experienced an unprecedented level of political upheaval over the past several years. As a result, partnering with government has become more challenging. In founding Statewide Public Affairs, Mr. Duryea's vision is to manage a dynamic, experienced and trusted team who excels for our client's government affairs needs within the context of today's challenging environment.
With over two decades of experience working in and around New York politics, Mr. Duryea has well-recognized expertise in assisting clients navigate the complexities of New York state and local government. As Managing Partner, Mr. Duryea is responsible for the continued success of Statewide's clients.
Most recently, Mr. Duryea was a Partner at Marsh, Duryea & Associates where he represented numerous clients and developed a particular expertise on corporate, taxation, economic development, telecommunications and energy matters. Mr. Duryea also previously served as Vice President of the Cable Telecommunications Association of New York, charged with overseeing day-to-day operations and leading government affairs efforts. Here he developed a keen understanding of telecommunications policy issues and trade association management skills.
Mr. Duryea first began building his vast understanding of New York politics as Office Manager for the Onondaga County Democratic Committee, where he worked on numerous Central New York political campaigns. Subsequently he became an expert on the inner workings of Albany, serving as Legislative Director for the Chairman of the New York State Assembly Corporations, Authorities & Commissions and Environmental Conservation Committees.
In May 2012, City & State News named Mr. Duryea as one of "Albany's Rising Stars" noting, "Duryea is a key player." Mr. Duryea is a veteran of the U.S. Navy's submarine service and has a Masters in Political Science from the Rockefeller College at SUNY Albany and a BA in Political Science from SUNY Albany.
1-212-365-8871
ONE PENN PLAZA, 36TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, 10119,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Business/Commerce, City/County Government, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Media/Entertainment, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Telecommunications, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
With expertise in all facets of government operations, the political arena, and private and public sector marketing, RG Group develops and implements strategies that address the client's short and long term public sector business development goals.
6-10 years
Alan Rosenberg has more than 20 years of experience in New York's public sector, having served the administrations of both Rudolph Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg. Alan began his career in 1994 as an aide to the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development. Subsequently, he was appointed Director of Procurement for the Mayor's Office.In 1998, he was Deputy Director of Management Information Systems (MIS) for the Mayor's Office. In 2000, he joined the City's Office of E-government and Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT). In 2002 he served as a Director of Enterprise Planning in the Office of the CIO, where he led inter-agency initiatives and new citywide IT procurements for services and software.Following his 12+ years of government service, he joined VIP Consulting as a Technology Consultant where he engaged with City clients and helped drive new business to the NYC practice. In 2011, he helped establish the Reiter Giuliani Group, LLC where his technical insight, government and procurement experience have proven invaluable to the firm's clients. Alan holds an M.S. degree in Management of Technology from Polytechnic Institute at New York University, a B.A. in Political Science from The Ohio State University and is PMP certified.
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.
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)
631-680-4656
315 Main Street, 2nd FL, Huntington, NY, 11743,
Subjects: Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Gaming, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Immigration, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Media/Entertainment, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
6-10 years
Jeff Guillot is one of the founding partners of Millennial Strategies, a five-year old consulting firm with Offices in Huntington and lower Manhattan. Since its inception, Millennial has been a driving force behind some of New York State's most successful forward-thinking public policy endeavors- everything from improving public education and promoting environmental stability to passing Universal Pre-K, Paid Family Leave Legislation and recently, ushering in the legalization of ridesharing services statewide. Jeff is also the Co-Founder of Recruit Long Island, a nonprofit organization dedicated to workforce development and millennial retention
His prior public sector experience includes working as Finance Director for Congressman Gary Ackerman and City Councilman James Gennaro. Additionally, he has served as Legislative Director for Assemblyman Richard Brodsky during his tenure as the Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions. Jeff holds a BA from Sacred Heart University and an MA in American Government from LIU Post. Jeff is currently doing Doctoral work at Northeastern University and plans to earn a Doctorate in Law & Policy by the Summer of 2021.
He currently serves as a member of the adjunct political science faculty at Suffolk County Community College. He also serves on the board of the New Leaders Council NYC Chapter and served as the Chapter's Selections Chair for the last five years. His Op-Eds and articles have been featured in USA Today, AND Magazine, PolicyMic, Newsday, and CNBC and the New York Times. Jeff lives in Babylon Village with his wife and their adorable baby boy named Lincoln James.
585-231-1112
111 Washington Ave., Suite 303, Albany, NY, 12210,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
John Jennings has represented a diverse group of businesses, professional associations, and not for profit entities in his 12 years in government affairs. He has particular experience representing clients in biotechnology, energy, higher education, and other highly regulated industries. He also has extensive experience in government investigations and compliance.
2) Assoc. of Nurse Anesthetists, Inc.
4) Biotechnology Industry Organization
5) Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad
6) Conrac Solutions Project Delivery
8) Empire State Energy Association
9) Erie County Water Authority
10) Finger Lakes Horsemen's BPA
11) Genesee & Wyoming Railroad
13) Greater Rochester Enterprises
14) Hauptman Woodward Medical Research Inst.
15) Int'l Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 86
18) Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association
19) NY Alliance of Fine Wine Wholesalers
21) NYS Chiropractic Association
22) NYS Clinical Laboratory Association
23) NYS Movers & Warehousemen’s
24) NYS Telecommunications Association
26) Rochester & Southern Railroad
27) Rochester Automobile Dealers Association
28) Rochester Technology & Manufacturing Assn
29) Safety Group Managers Association, Inc.
30) South Buffalo Railway Company
2013 Roger J. Robach Conservative of the Year, awarded by the Monroe County Conservative Party
G.O.L.D. (Graduate of the Last Decade) Award (2009), Roberts Wesleyan College. Awarded for professional excellence, community involvement, active participation in the ongoing work of Roberts Wesleyan College and maintenance of a lifestyle that's in harmony with the spirit and philosophy of the college.
Editor-in-Chief, Buffalo Law Review, SUNY Buffalo Law School
Member, American Bar Association Government Affairs Professionals Committee
Before joining the HSE Government Affairs group, John practiced for several years in the trial department of the firm.
His focus includes: drafting legislation on behalf of clients, monitoring and reporting on the status of pending legislation, analyzing potential effects of pending legislation on clients' interests, communicating clients' positions to members of the State Legislature, State Agencies, and the Governor's Office, assisting clients with strategy regarding the availability of and access to a variety of government funding mechanisms and other programs, advising clients regarding a myriad of government relations compliance issues, from procurement regulations to campaign finance laws.
212-681-1380
200 Varick Street, New York, NY, 10014,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Energy/Utilities, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Labor/Unions, Manufacturing, Media/Entertainment, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Jake Dilemani is a Senior Vice President in Mercury's New York City office. With an extensive background in campaign management and public affairs, Jake has effectively blended research, message development, statistical analysis, media relations and advocacy to achieve success for a variety of clients. At Mercury, Jake leads political consulting, public affairs and government relations projects.
2) ADDICTION TREATMENT PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
4) AMERICAN TRANSIT INSURANCE COMPANY
5) ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES & ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS (NYS)
6) ATLANTIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC
7) AUTOMATIC VENDING ASSOCIATION/RSA MANAGMENT (NEW YORK STATE)
9) CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
10) CITYBASE, INC.
12) CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY, INC.
13) CPV VALLEY, LLC
14) CROSS RIVER BANK
17) DOWNSTATE NEW YORK AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION, INC.
19) EMPIRE DEVELOPMENT FUND LLC
20) EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
21) FEDERATION OF PROTESTANT WELFARE AGENCIES (FPWA)
22) FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS INC
34) JEWISH BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES, INC.
35) LAKESIDE MANOR HOME FOR ADULTS, INC.
36) MANHATTAN BEER DISTRIBUTORS LLC
38) MEDICAL ANSWERING SERVICES, LLC
39) NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
40) NATIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND
41) NEW PLANET ENERGY DEVELOPMENT LLC
42) NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES LLC
43) NYPAAL LLC
44) OHEL CHILDREN'S HOME & FAMILY SERVICES
45) OPENGOV, INC.
48) PAYMAXS USA LLC
49) PHARMACANNIS LLC
51) RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE ASSOCIATION
52) RELIANT TRANSPORTATION, INC.
55) STUDENTSFIRST NEW YORK ADVOCACY, INC.
56) SUEZ WATER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
57) SYOSSET PARK DEVELOPMENT LLC (FKA OYSTER BAY DEVELOPMENT LLC)
59) TECHNET
11-15 years
Jake has been recognized in the New York Observer's Power 80 as one of the influencers and insiders "who help run this" City, City & State's 40 Under 40 as a "rising star" in New York politics and also by City & State as a key member of one of the top 10 government relations teams in New York that is leading the state in influence and separately as one of the top 10 political consultants in New York "the people putting New York politicians into office."
I have elected and work closely with some of New York's leading political figures, including:
- NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
- NYS Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris
- Members of the NYS Senate Majority
- Members of the NYS Assembly Majority
- Members of NY's congressional delegation
- Members of the NYC Council
- Boroughwide officials throughout NYC
- Westchester County Executive George Latimer
- County officials throughout NYS
Jake Dilemani is a Senior Vice President in Mercury's New York City office. With an extensive background in campaign management and public affairs, Jake has effectively blended research, message development, statistical analysis, media relations and advocacy to achieve success for a variety of clients. At Mercury, Jake leads political consulting, public affairs and government relations projects.Jake has advised winning candidates facing tough races in federal, state and local elections, developed state of the art grassroots and public affairs campaigns for corporate clients and advocacy groups and has generated numerous earned media placements in the New York media market's most respected print, broadcast and digital outlets.Jake represents a diverse clientele, including high profile political campaigns and independent expenditures, Fortune 500 companies, foreign government officials and a host of New York's leading political figures.For six years, Jake served as a strategist to many members of the New York State Senate Democratic Conference, including Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, and former Senator George Latimer whom Jake advised on his successful campaign for Westchester County Executive. Jake's political consulting work has included industry-leading direct mail and cutting-edge public opinion research for campaigns ranging from congressional incumbents to municipal mayors to state legislative leaders.Prior to joining Mercury, Jake served as Vice President for Public Affairs at a strategic communications firm in New York, and held senior roles on numerous campaigns for public office.In the public sector, Jake served as a Chief of Staff in the New York State Legislature, and is currently a Democratic Party Leader representing Manhattan's East Side, where he plays an integral role in the nomination and election of New York's city and state judiciary.
Jake has been recognized in the New York Observer's Power 80 as one of the influencers and insiders "who help run this city," and City & State's 40 Under 40 as a "rising star" in New York politics.
518-434-4377
111 Washington Avenue, Suite 303, Albany, NY, 12210,
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
Amy Kellogg has been lobbying for over 17 years on behalf of a variety of clients including professional associations, businesses, and not for profits before all levels of New York State government including the state legislature, the governor's office and numerous state agencies.
2) ALLIANCE OF FINE WINE WHOLESALERS, LIMITED (NY)
3) ATU NY STATE LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE BOARD
4) BERGMANN ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, LANDSCAPE ARTICTECTS & SURVEYORS, D.P.C. (FKA BERGMANN
5) BIOTECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION, INC. (NY)
6) BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION (BIO)
7) BUFFALO & PITTSBURGH RAILROAD, INC.
8) CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)
9) CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)
10) CONRAC SOLUTIONS PROJECT DELIVERY, LLC
11) EMPIRE STATE ENERGY ASSOCIATION, INC. (FKA EMPIRE STATE PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION, INC.)
12) ERIE COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
13) FINGER LAKES HORSEMEN'S BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION, INC.
14) GENESEE & WYOMING RAILROAD COMPANY
19) INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 86
20) LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
21) MOVERS & WAREHOUSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION, INC. (NYS)
22) MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITIES ASSOCIATION OF NYS
23) NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
24) NIAGARA FRONTIER AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
26) ROCHESTER & SOUTHERN RAILROAD, INC.
27) ROCHESTER AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
28) ROCHESTER TECHNOLOGY & MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATION, INC.
29) SAFETY GROUP MANAGERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
30) SOUTH BUFFALO RAILWAY COMPANY
31) TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC. -NYS
32) U.S. TIRE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (FKA RUBBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC.)
15-20 years
Donald D. DeAngelis '60 Excellence in Alumni Service Award recipient, Albany Law School, 2018 Participant, American Israeli Education Foundation (AIEF) Northeast Progressive Leaders Delegation trip to Israel, December 2017 Distinguished Service Award recipient, State University of New York at Potsdam Alumni Board of Trustees, 2016, Selected to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, 2013-2017
Amy is a former Legislative Aide to New York Assemblywoman Helene E. Weinstein, Chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
Amy has worked closely with executive branch officials and with legislative officials on both sides of the aisle from all over the state. Amy uses her legislative expertise in advising clients on the nuances and intricacies of the New York State legislative process. She, and the HSE team, have successfully advocated for the passage of hundreds of bills in areas such as education, energy, telecommunications, health care, transportation, insurance, and technology. In many cases, she has assisted with the entire life cycle of the legislation; working with clients to conceptualize legislation that meets their specific needs; securing majority sponsorship; advocating through the committee process; securing majority support in both houses of the legislature and working with the governor's office to secure final approval.
Amy currently serves on the Standing Committee on Government Affairs for the American Bar Association, she is a Board Member for the National Association of State Lobbyists, and she is the Immediate Past Chair of the American Bar Association Business Law Section Government Affairs Practice Committee, among others. She is a frequent speaker, regionally and nationally, on a range of government affairs topics and has been selected to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.
917-946-5610
7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, Suite 4636, New York, NY, 10007,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Education, Environment/Recycling, Food/Restaurants, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Labor/Unions, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, RFP/Procurement, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality
I believe what distinguishes me from other lobbyists is I actually do the work. I make the calls, attend meetings, write briefing documents and white papers as needed. I also do not assign my work to staff. If you hire me, you get me. Also, a diverse consultant team is important now more than ever with both Houses of the State Legislature led by a Black woman and a Black man, respectively. I also make a point to really understand the issues you care about, so that when the client can't be there, I am the next best thing.
11-15 years
2010 40 under 40 by City and State
Violet began her career working for the New York State Assembly and served eight years as a member of the Assembly Majority's Program and Counsel Staff as the Analyst for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and the Senior Legislative Analyst for the Health Committee. As the Analyst for the Health Committee, she managed the legislative agenda for one of the largest committees in the Assembly and played a key role in negotiating the Health Budget.
Violet began her career working for the New York State Assembly and served eight years as a member of the Assembly Majority's Program and Counsel Staff as the Analyst for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and the Senior Legislative Analyst for the Health Committee. As the Analyst for the Health Committee, she managed the legislative agenda for one of the largest committees in the Assembly and played a key role in negotiating the Health Budget.
Most recently, Violet served as a Senior Vice President at Mercury Public Affairs, where she lobbied for prestigious medical institutions, non-profits, and corporations. Previously, Violet was a Vice President at NYC based Parkside Group, and coordinated lobbying efforts on both city and state levels. Violet played a key role in strategizing and executing lobbying efforts for clients, which included academic institutions and non-profits. As a lobbyist, she has helped win passage of significant pieces of legislation, including the assault ban against Sanitation Enforcement Agents, and securing millions of dollars in budget funding for organizations. In 2010, Violet was named 40 under 40 by City and State New York. Violet is committed to helping her clients succeed in all aspects.
Violet has also served as an advocate for judicial and numerous healthcare non-profit organizations. A graduate of the State University of New York, University at Albany, Violet earned a Bachelor's degree in English and is a Master's Degree candidate in Urban Policy at Hunter College.
