Michael "Mike" Johnson

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Michael "Mike" Johnson

( Connecticut,  )

Sullivan & LeShane, Inc.

Introduction

"What we do is not just meaningful to clients, but fun for us, because we get the privilege of sharing that success with them. It takes a lot of persistence to advance something meaningful and those are the moments I enjoy the most."

Recommendations  Achievements  Client List  Number of Years as a Lobbyist  Relationships  Biography 
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 Association of Connecticut Lobbyists

    Featured presenter at the CT Lobbying Conference on "Lobbying the Executive Branch" the past four years.

    2019 Hartford Business Journal Forty Under 40

    Over ten years of municipal land use experience on Planning and Zoning/Zoning Board of Appeals

    Clients

    1) AccentCare

    2) Accenture LLP

    3) Adobe, Inc.

    4) American Cleaning Institute

    5) American Medical Response of CT, Inc.

    6) Association of Social Work Boards

    7) Ben Bronz Academy

    8) Cisco Systems, Inc.

    9) Connecticut Lodging Association

    10) Constitution Lending

    11) CT Apartment Association

    12) CT Humane Society

    13) CT Junior Republic Assoc.

    14) CT State Medical Society

    15) CT Title & Registration Services

    16) CT-NAELA Chapter

    17) Early Care and Education Consortium

    18) Eastern Connecticut Pathology Consultants, P.C.

    19) EverDriven

    20) Forge City Works

    21) International Bottled Water Association

    22) Jasko Development, LLC

    23) Lyft, Inc.

    24) Matrix Rental Solutions

    25) Medical Device Manufacturers Association

    26) Middlesex Hospital

    27) Partnership for Expanded Telemedicine Services

    28) RELX Inc.

    29) Sea Research Foundation, Inc.

    30) SHI International Corp.

    31) Southern New England Healthcare Association

    32) Target Corporation

    33) Tekni-Plex, Inc

    34) The Campbell's Company

    35) Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund

    36) Town of Windsor Locks

    37) Toy Association

    38) Verizon Communications

    39) VRSim, Inc

    40) West Wharf, LLC

    41) Wilhusky, LLC

    Number of Years as a Lobbyist

    11-15 years

    Relationships

    Served as point person for the CT Conference of Municipalities on Energy, Labor and Zoning topics.

    Biography

    13 years of experience in contract lobbying; three years of experience in state and municipal government.

    Last Updated: April 16, 2026