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Lobbyists for Hire

The following contract lobbyists are members in good standing who subscribe to the American League of Lobbyists Code of Ethics.

A.G. KAFFES & ASSOCIATES, LLC
www.agkaffes.com
Andrew G. Kaffes — 202.441.5099 or info@agkaffes.com
"Providing Main Street and Discovery-Stage Clients with a Voice in Washington."
We offer government relations, strategic communications, and public relations services to a diverse portfolio of clients. Government relations services include: general representation, increasing client’s visibility with Congress and Federal Agencies; legislative monitoring, strategic planning, caucus building, grass roots management; and direct lobbying with specializations that include foreign affairs (Eastern Mediterranean), homeland security (visa waiver program), and public health/medical research, and appropriations advocacy.

AINSLIE ASSOCIATES
Virginia Ainslie — 703-527-5404 or vainslie@aol.com
Advocacy support for local government agencies and non-profit organizations. Specialties include environment, transportation, medical research and hospital services.

THE AKER PARTNERS, INC.
www.akerpartners.com
Colburn Aker — 202-789-2424 or aker@akerpartners.com
Government relations, public affairs management and public relations, including strategic advocacy planning, policy analysis and monitoring, issue management, media relations, media training, grassroots advocacy and counseling based upon 30 years of Washington experience.

BALCH & BINGHAM LLP
www.balch.com
William F. Stiers – 202.347.6000 or wstiers@balch.com Balch & Bingham LLP, established in 1922, has offices in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Washington, D.C. Balch & Bingham’s Federal Governmental Affairs practice is located in Washington, D.C. The Washington office opened in 1990, and since that time, the firm has been engaged with almost every department and agency of the Federal Government, providing legislative and regulatory counseling, as well as traditional lobbying advocacy and political consulting services. The firm also provides support for state matters in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi, including state procurement, economic development issues, and other matters with various state agencies and Administrations. In addition, the recently launched Latin American Affairs group provides assistance in Central and South America.

CAPITAL PARTNERSHIPS (VA.) Inc.
www.cpiva.com
Kenneth Butler — 703-620-4914 or kbutler@cpiva.com
CPI is known for its government relations expertise in all aspects of public works and transportation. Highway funding, new rail starts/projects, competitively controlled transit services, airline services, airport construction projects and public-private partnership projects are just a few of our specialties.

CHWAT & COMPANY, Inc.
www.chwatco.com
John Chwat — 703-6847703 or john.chwat@chwatco.com
Chwat & Company is a well-established government relations firm, situated along the Potomac River in historic Old Towne Alexandria, Virginia, near Reagan National Airport. Our professional and support staff provides the highest level of client service. Major advocacy strengths include federal and state government relations, grassroots coalition building and specialized legislative consulting. Clients include trade and professional associations, universities, non-profit foundations and cultural groups, and corporations. Complete services and client connections furnished upon request. The firm's president has been on the Washington scene since 1971. The President of the Firm has extensive experience with foreign contacts in the People's Republic of China and travels regularly to Beijing, PRC.

DAVIS & ASSOCIATES
Dr.Marcus E.Davis, D.D.,D.C.L.,Ph.D. — (404)207-4379 or DrDavis911@comcast.net
Congressional relations and regulatory matters related to foreign relations (public diplomacy, foreign assistance) and education (higher and international education).

DIERSEN CONSULTING
www.diersenconsulting.com
David J. Diersen — 630-653-0462 or diersen@aol.com
Available to help advance conservative issues in Illinois, especially in DuPage County and Milton Township. Qualifications include 18 years experience as an analyst for the Government Accountability Office, six professional certifications, and three master degrees.

EDINGTON, PEEL & ASSOCIATES, INC.
www.edingtonpeel.com
Will Edington — 202-737-1800 or whedington@aol.com
A broad-based government relations consulting firm that assists clients in the ethical representations of their legitimate interests at all levels of government.

ELY & COMPANY, INC.
www.ely-co.com
Bert Ely — 703-836-4101 or bert@ely-co.com
Bert Ely is a free-market oriented, public-policy consultant on issues related to financial institutions and monetary policy. Specific issues of expertise include government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac), deposit insurance, banking regulation, the payments system, and other legislative and regulatory issues principally affecting banks and thrift institutions. When necessary, he registers as a lobbyist for clients.

FRIEBERG, ZIMMER, DUNCAN & NELSON
Dennis Duncan — 605-297-4446 or dduncan@fzdnlaw.com
The law firm of Frieberg, Zimmer, Duncan & Nelson has had active lobbyists in the South Dakota legislature for more than 35 years. The South Dakota Legislature is one of the first legislatures to adjourn each year. Issues which are considered in South Dakota will impact the passage of legislation in other states. With four active lobbyists, the firm provides the ability to lobby whole committees or the membership of the legislature in the critical hours of minutes before legislation is considered and, at critical junctures, join in an "all-out" lobbying effort. The firm has specialty experience gained through many years of experience in health care, insurance and business issues.

GATEWAY STRATEGIES, LLC
www.gateway-strategy.com
Jay Boone — 202.216.9696 or jboone@gateway-strategy.com
Gateway Strategies, LLC is a bi-partisan communication and governmental affairs firm. Services include provision of federal and state lobbying assistance, grassroots coalition building, crisis management, as well as media and public relations. Specific expertise includes: Appropriations, Financial Services, Gaming, Online Gaming, and Taxation. Extensive experience working with the US Senate Banking Committee, US House Financial Services Committee, and members of the Congressional Black Caucus.

GILLIGAN
Tom Gilligan — 202-244-6450 or Tgilligan3@aol.com
Gilligan is a highly effective, results-oriented health care advocate and policy analyst with over 30 years experience and a nationwide reputation. He has successfully lobbied all levels of Congress and the executive branch for hospitals and health care IT companies on issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, and health care IT.

HERRIN ASSOCIATES
www.herrinassociates.com
Carl A. Herrin — 301-593-8075 or caherrin@herrinassociates.com
Congressional relations and regulatory matters related to foreign relations (public diplomacy, foreign assistance) and education (higher and international education).

HURT, NORTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Robert Hurt — 202-543-9398 or bobhurt@HurtNorton.com
www.HurtNorton.com
Washington representation, media relations and marketing to government agencies.

IKON Public Affairs
www.ikoninc.net
Craig Snyder, Managing Partner; Brian Aiello, Senior Associate — (202) 337-6600 or aiello@ikoninc.net.
A public affairs firm comprised of former senior House and Senate staff specializing in appropriations and policy lobbying, issue advocacy and campaigns.

MATTOON & ASSOCIATES
www.mattoonassoc.com
Dan Mattoon — 202-879-9307 or dmattoon@mattoonassoc.com
Mattoon & Associates is a government relations firm lead by veteran lobbyist Dan Mattoon. With over 30 years of experience in Washington, D.C., Dan has built a solid reputation for achieving results for a diverse range of clients and is widely respected among Members, Congressional staff and peers. Dan has assembled a small but talented team of lobbyists who are proficient in every aspect of the legislative process. In addition to providing strategic advice and counsel, the team is adept at implementing the tactics necessary for a successful legislative campaign. The firm boasts an extensive range of bi-partisan relationships, both on Capitol Hill and within the Administration, ensuring our clients have the opportunity to be heard among Washington's key policy and decision makers.

MAYBERRY & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Peter G. Mayberry — 703-538-8804 or pgmayberry@aol.com
Mayberry & Associates, LLC is a boutique firm specializing in regulatory and legislative affairs work for a select group of not-for-profit trade associations. Specific expertise includes: international trade, textiles, pharmaceutical labeling & packaging, environmental issues, and antitrust compliance. Extensive experience working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, EPA, FDA, and FTC.

MEADOWBROOK STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LLC.
www.meadowbrooksgr.com
Catherine McCullough — 202-280-2000 or cmccullough@meadowbrooksgr.com
Catherine McCullough is a lawyer-lobbyist who advocates on issues involving consumer products, liability, manufacturing, innovative technologies, media and the internet before Congress and federal agencies. She has spent the last 18 years working in high-level politics and media. If you want a lobbyist with an unusually deep knowledge of the political process, turn to Catherine McCullough and Meadowbrook Strategic Government Relations.

MILLER/WENHOLD CAPITOL STRATEGIES, LLC
www.mwcapitol.com
Paul Miller — 703-930-7790 or pmiller@mwcapitol.com
A government relations firm that prides itself on relationships built on trust, Miller/Wenhold is willing to go the extra mile for its clients. It produces results by establishing priorities and developing comprehensive strategies to achieve legislative goals. Seasoned professionals rely on decades of lobbying and political experience to design unique, personalized campaigns for each client. M/W works hard to earn clients' trust and to provide effective advocacy at an affordable price. Services include direct lobbying (federal, state and local levels), grassroots lobbying, legislative and regulatory tracking, strategic planning, crisis management, coalition development and management, web design and management, and leadership and legislative training seminars.

MURRAY GILFORD & ASSOCIATES, INC.
www.murraygilford.com
Murray Gilford — 847-849-6218 or murraygilford@comcast.net
A private entity comprised of registered contractual lobbyists and community public affairs consultants having advisory, implementaion and operational skills. Progressive, independent and renowned for the ability to perceive future trends, Murray Gilford & Associates, Inc. offers what effective public support campaigns require. Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills. Extensive research ability and advanced level knowledge of the multiple factors that influence public opinion. Our mission is to establish, maintain and protect clients' reputation, enhance prestige and assist in presenting a favorable public image.

NEVES ASSOCIATES
Rafael Neves — Rafael@NevesAssociates.com or 321-206-9211
We help our clients create opportunities and solve problems by devising and implementing effective, creative strategies to achieve success in any political environment. Our firm works closely with clients to successfully develop and implement government relations campaigns to pursue economic, diplomatic, and international public policy initiatives on behalf of foreign entities with U.S interests, and on behalf of U.S. entities with interests abroad. Our professionals assist international clients in communicating their public policy and business goals to key audiences, including Congress, the White House, U.S. federal agencies, foreign governmental entities and other stakeholders. We help clients to shape public policy at the local, national, and international level by influencing the opinions and thoughts of key leaders concerning public policy and business issues.

NH GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC [New Hampshire]
Rick Newman — 603-225-5134 or rick@ricknewman.com
Led by former NH State Representative Rick Newman, NH Government Solutions Group, LLC offers expert government affairs and grass roots lobbying in the Granite State. Our client list includes multi-national, national, and local entities as well as as trade associations with a business-oriented perspective. The political landscape in New Hampshire is changing rapidly and we are well-positioned to keep clients on top of these changes and represent them with a focus on ethics and hard work.

PATRICK PELLERIN PUBLIC RELATIONS, INC.
Patrick Pellerin — 202-364-6486 or pellerin@verizon.net
Patrick Pellerin, president, has more than 30 years experience lobbying in such issues as transportation, health care, small business and others. He also conducts issues-oriented media campaigns for clients that include press conferences, media tours, print and broadcast interviews and speech writing. Presently, he is chairman of the Communications and Marketing Committee of the National Press Club.

RUTH MUELLER ROBAK LLC
530 South 13th Street, Suite 110
Lincoln, NE 68508
www.ruthmueller.com
William Mueller — 402-434-3399 or mueller@ruthmueller.com
One of Nebraska's premier lobbying firms representing clients before the legislature and state agencies. Clients include: American Express Travel-Related Services; Caterpiller, Inc.; Deloitte & Touche; eBay; First Data Corporation; Hewlett-Packard Company; M/A-COM Private Radio Systems; Nebraska Dental Association; National electrical Contractors Association; Nebraska State Bar Association; and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

THE STILLWELL GROUP, LLC
www.thestillwellgroup.net
Lee Stillwell — 202-256-6259 or leejstillwellsr@aol.com
Our national public affairs group is an alliance of skilled, savvy senior associates who will lead you through the confusing maze you find at the federal and state levels of government. The Stillwell Group’s battle-tested experts are ready to roll up their sleeves and go to work on your behalf. Our TSG team believes its experience and involvement with public policy makes it capable of handling all issues for our clients. We do maintain strong practices in health and natural resources areas and have a special interest in international affairs.

VORYS, SATER, SEYMOUR AND PEASE LLP
www.vorys.com
Randal Teague — 202-467-8817 or rcteague@vssp.com
Expertise in all issue areas offered by 350+ member regional law firm.

WASHINGTON LIAISON GROUP, LLC
Gaston de Bearn — gdebearn@comcast.net or 703-754-4179
A consortium of former senior level executives of the health care industry representing trade associations and individuals seeking legislative, regulatory or public affairs representation on the federal or state level.

WASHINGTON STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC
Kyle Mulroy – (202) 333-5750, info@wscdc.com, www.washingtonstrategic.com
Specializing in the fields of health and education policy, WSC is managed by a group of former high level Congressional staff members who are seasoned policy and political consultants to companies and organizations worldwide with interests in federal legislative and regulatory matters.