Introduction

"My passion is working with a variety of clients from different industries, ranging from cities to the private sector to the not-for-profit world. It's all about finding wins for the client, and Sullivan & LeShane gives me the opportunity to do that on a daily basis."

Recommendations

  • "The team at Sullivan & LeShane has provided The Toy Association with outstanding representation. They have a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment and have consistently delivered results on tough issues. They understand our concerns and communicate it accurately to the relevant decision-makers. They are credible, ethical and attentive to client needs. I would recommend them to anyone looking for representation in Connecticut." - Matthew Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, The Toy Association
  • "Sullivan & LeShane has been a valued partner of ours for many years. They have the relationships and know-how to navigate complex legislative issues and deliver results on behalf of their client. With decades of experience, their entire team is committed to truly understanding the issues that matter to us most and working collaboratively to educate legislators and develop public policy solutions. It's clear that they are well-respected in the halls of the capitol, and they have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years." - Nick Martin, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
  • "While SHI has been a vendor, working with the State of Connecticut since 1991, we engaged Sullivan & LeShane in 2018. We were looking to get better aligned with the State, and to navigate some roadblocks we had been encountering. It has been a great relationship, and we have had many "wins" that have helped advance SHI strategically within the State. The information and experience that Mike and his team lend to us is invaluable." - Barbara West, Regional Director, SHI
  • Achievements

    Past president of CT Conference of Municipalities

    Recipient of Connecticut Magazine's "Forty under 40" award.

    Clients

    1) 7710 Insurance

    2) Accenture LLP

    3) Association of Social Work Boards

    4) Bestech Clean Energy LLC

    5) Bestech Inc. of CT

    6) Borough of Naugatuck

    7) Brinc Drones

    8) Brooker Memorial

    9) Broydrick & Associates

    10) Churchill Downs Incorporated

    11) Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

    12) Commercial Services Realty - BT2008 LLC

    13) Connecticut Creditor Bar Association, Inc.

    14) Connecticut Data Collaborative

    15) CT State Medical Society

    16) Green Thumb Industries

    17) Heritage River Village

    18) Johnson Controls

    19) Jupiter Power, LLC

    20) Kirchhoff Property Management, Inc.

    21) Life Science Logistics, LLC

    22) Newman Architects, PC

    23) NRG Energy, Inc.

    24) Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling

    25) Open Road Foundation

    26) Payactiv

    27) Port Eastside

    28) Revenue Based Finance Coalition

    29) ROVAC

    30) Specialty Equipment Market Association

    31) Still River Wellness

    32) The City of Danbury

    33) The Connecticut Project Action Fund

    34) Theraplant, LLC

    35) Town of Windsor Locks

    36) Walgreen Co.

    37) Winsted Health Center

    Number of Years as a Lobbyist

    0-5 years

    Relationships

    While serving as Mayor, passed municipal budgets, negotiated union contracts, deal with numerous crisis' and natural disasters.

    Recognized on several fronts for achievements within the municipal sector. Also served as the Government Affairs Director for a multi-state waste and recycling company dealing with municipal and state policy.

    Biography

    Was elected as the youngest mayor in the state at age 22.

    Served eight years in office as Mayor of the Town of Torrington.

    Last Updated: October 29, 2024