State Government RelationsOverviewIn navigating the interconnected yet independent landscape of state government relations, it’s vital for businesses to effectively cultivate interactions with states to thrive. How We Do It We serve as strategic allies, guiding businesses of all sizes through the bureaucracy of state-level engagements and policymaking. Our practice is built on our team’s practical insights from being physically present in the conversations and situations to evaluate and assess the path forward. Our team is known for their robust state government networks, enabling us to aid business leaders in skillfully and collaboratively navigating state-level decisions to achieve favorable outcomes. The State Government Relations practice at Michael Best helps clear the way for businesses to manage the complex nature of government relations. What We Offer From crafting thorough advocacy strategies to delivering expert representation, we offer important insights to assist clients in successfully achieving their advocacy objectives at the state level. Our comprehensive approach ensures clients receive comprehensive support in all aspects of their business, including providing services such as policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and coalition building. Our team of experienced and deeply connected professionals provides customized and innovative solutions to enable clients to navigate the terrain of various state-level engagements. Connect with Experts Related PeoplePreview Attorney's BiographyAdam has significant experience working with the Wisconsin state and U.S. federal government on policy advocacy efforts on behalf of clients. Adam assists clients from all industry sectors, with a focus on healthcare and education.Most recently, Adam was Executive Director at the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, where he provided leadership and policy guidance to the state's professional boards, coordinated statewide policy priorities, and oversaw the Wisconsin Presc ...
Adam Barr* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyJim brings considerable experience to his role with Michael Best Strategies. Prior to joining Strategies, he served as President and founder of Wisconsin-based Bender Consulting LLC. Jim was a policy consultant, lobbyist, and public relations advisor to his clients on a range of issues, with an emphasis on education reform. He was instrumental in developing and advocating for many of the laws and policies that currently guide Wisconsin’s education reform programs across state statute ... James Bender* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyJosh is a Policy Advisor with Michael Best Strategies. He conducts research, assists with communications related to key legislative, political, and regulatory issues, and performs daily operations to serve Michael Best Strategies’ clients.Josh brings several years of political experience to his role. Before joining Strategies, he worked as Campaign Manager for Representative Jenny Willford of the Colorado General Assembly. Josh led all campaign operations including fundrais ... Josh Bogen* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyDan leads Michael Best Strategies’ bipartisan government relations, public affairs, and lobbying work throughout North Carolina. A former Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, he also provides clients with strategic advice and counsel, tapping into his extensive experience and knowledge of North Carolina public policy and politics. During Dan’s eight-year tenure as Lieutenant Governor, he served as President of the North Carolina Senate, as Chairman of the Energy Policy Council, an ... Daniel Forest* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyWith 22 years of service in the Wisconsin State Legislature and a deep background in government relations, Mickey has the knowledge and skill to support clients in a wide range of policy and regulatory matters. Steven M. Foti* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyPat is a Senior Advisor with Michael Best Strategies’ Government Relations team. Before joining Strategies, Pat formed Goss Ryan Consulting in 2021 after serving as Executive Director of the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association from 2007 to 2021. He served as executive vice president of the Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) from 2003 to 2007. He was the deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation prior to joining WAPA and worked for Govern ... Pat Goss* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyAaron leverages his background and connections in Illinois state government to help clients further their business objectives. Before joining Michael Best Strategies, he held influential positions in Illinois’ Office of the Governor, Department of Juvenile Justice, and State Police. Preview Attorney's BiographyMark brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned senior executive with a proven track record in solving the toughest problems at all levels of government. Before joining Michael Best, Mark served as Chief Clerk and Deputy Land Commissioner for the Texas General Land Office, where he led an agency of over 750 employees. During his tenure there, Mark played a pivotal role in disaster recovery efforts, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey—the State’s most devastating storm ... Preview Attorney's BiographyWith 12 years as an elected State Representative of the 84th District in the Wisconsin State Assembly, Michael has the expertise to support environmental, agricultural, and energy-related initiatives. Michael leverages his significant experience as a subject matter expert in the energy and utilities industry to advocate for pro-business policies and strategic, economic opportunities. Michael Kuglitsch* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyAs a Senior Policy Advisor for Michael Best Strategies, Jon assists the team with strategic communications and provides support on government relations and legislative matters.Prior to joining Strategies, Jon served as a Strategic Account Executive at start-up sales and marketing platform JumpCrew where he helped clients achieve their objectives by identifying key influencers and stakeholders, establishing new relationships with target connections, and nurturing existing partnerships to boost revenue ... Jon Labadie* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyTony is a Partner with Michael Best Strategies. He advises companies on government relations, public policy, and public image matters. Anthony Langenohl* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyLauren is a Policy Analyst with Michael Best Strategies. She conducts research, assists with communications related to key legislative, political, and regulatory issues, and supports daily operations to serve Michael Best Strategies’ clients. Prior to joining Strategies, Lauren gained valuable experience as an Intern with the Wisconsin Republican Assembly Campaign Committee (RACC) and with the Republican Party of Wisconsin. In her role with RACC, she organized and assisted with fundr ... Lauren Lubenow* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyAnna Scott is a Principal on Michael Best Strategies’ Government Relations team. Based in Raleigh, Anna Scott leverages her experience in North Carolina politics and fundraising to help clients achieve their objectives. Before joining the Strategies team, Anna Scott ran a successful fundraising and consulting firm in North Carolina, serving individual politicians and candidates as well as associations, committees, 501(c)(4)s, 501(c)(3)s, PACs, and other groups. In just two election cy ... Anna Scott Marsh* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyBill is a Partner with Michael Best Strategies. His combined decades of experience in the Wisconsin Governor’s office, as cabinet secretary, and as a successful lobbyist enable him to be an effective advisor and advocate for clients. William McCoshen* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyGia brings a wealth of experience in government relations, public administration, and education advocacy to her role as a principal on the Government Relations team. With a background deeply rooted in fostering collaboration and implementing policy change, Gia has consistently demonstrated her commitment to driving impactful change at various levels of government and within educational institutions.Prior to joining Michael Best Strategies, Gia served as a senior public service administrator/dire ... Gia Orr* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyDavid focuses on government relations and public policy strategies designed to help clients overcome individual business challenges and implement legislative or regulatory change. His experience in helping to run Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s gubernatorial campaign has given him great insight into the political and legislative process. David S. Ramirez* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyCharles is a Policy Advisor with Michael Best Strategies who draws on his extensive experience engaging with local, state, and national stakeholders to help clients accomplish their strategic government relations and public policy goals. Leveraging his skills in research, strategic communications, and legislative and regulatory policy, Charles provides clients with the information and insights they need to thrive in a dynamic environment. A proud U.S. Army veteran who served on active duty for six years as a combat medic, Charles is adept at working on challenging issues and applying the values he learned in the military to be a trusted adviser and force-multiplier for clients. Charles R. Schellpeper* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyIn his role as partner in Michael Best Strategies’ Washington, D.C. office, Tom utilizes his expertise in legislative and executive processes to advance client interests through development and implementation of political, legislative, and public affairs strategies. Thomas B. Schreibel* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyJay is a respected lobbyist and former business executive whose imprint can be found throughout many industries such as energy, education, manufacturing, construction, technology, employment, and insurance, including workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance, and across a wide range of statutes and regulations considered by the Illinois General Assembly and Illinois state government. Jay Dee F. Shattuck* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyAs a Senior Policy Advisor for Michael Best Strategies, Kassandra assists the team with strategic communications and provides support on government relations and legislative matters.Prior to joining Michael Best Strategies, Kassandra served as a Legislative Liaison for the Illinois Department of Human Services where she represented the agency in the state legislative process. Kassandra reviewed bills and policy proposals, developed and implemented legislative strategies to help achieve the agency... Kassandra Silva* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyAs a Principal at Michael Best Strategies, Wes helps clients protect and advance their business interests through political and legislative advocacy. He has considerable experience in lobbying, strategy, research, and coalition building, and he helps clients build strong relationships with policy makers and stakeholders. Wes Skiles* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographySabrina is a Policy Advisor with Michael Best Strategies. She assists the team with research, communications, and daily operations, and provides general client support. Sabrina G. Stengl* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyTrevon focuses on government relations, legislative advocacy, and strategic communications to help clients implement legislative change and advance their business objectives. Prior to joining Michael Best Strategies, Trevon served as the Senate Liaison in the Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. In this role, he oversaw the legislative agendas of ten state agencies and managed a legislative portfolio that included issues related to early childhood education, K-12 education, college affordab ... Trevon Sylvester* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyBrian is a Principal with Michael Best Strategies who provides clients with strategic guidance on a variety of public policy, government relations, regulatory, and legislative matters to help advance their business interests. Brian Taffora* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographyElizabeth is a Policy Analyst with Michael Best Strategies. She conducts research, assists with communications related to key legislative, political, and regulatory issues, and supports daily operations to serve Michael Best Strategies’ clients.Prior to joining Strategies, Elizabeth worked at Reynolds American Inc. as a Global Graduate Management Trainee, Legal and External Affairs. Within this role, she researched and established policy stances in all 50 states through quantitative ... Elizabeth Whitehurst* *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.
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