Government Relations: State & Local
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About
Provided by Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC
RWL’s Legislative and Government Relations division integrates experienced legal analysis with a sophisticated understanding of the administrative, legislative and procurement processes, providing clients with meaningful opportunities for success. Recognized for our substantive “team approach,” ability to develop creative solutions, and deep expertise with Maryland state, county and local governments, RWL is well positioned to assist clients with government relations and lobbying efforts in Annapolis and throughout Maryland.
Members of the Government Relations division are seasoned legislative and executive branch lobbyists representing numerous local, national and international businesses and non-profits before Maryland’s state, county and local/municipal governments.
RWL’s government relations work includes direct lobbying, monitoring legislative activities and advising clients of the status of pending and anticipated measures, analyzing the impact of legislative proposals on client interests, drafting legislation and testimony, preparing witnesses for hearings, testifying on behalf of clients before legislative committees, representing clients in investigations, developing and coordinating coalitions of organizations, and organizing grassroots support.
Chambers Review
Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC is seen as a go-to firm for government affairs in Maryland. The firm is sought after for its wealth of connections with state and local lawmakers and administrative agencies. It is a go-to for prominent clients, including those in the healthcare, sports, gaming, technology and real estate sectors. The attorneys assist clients with procurement as well as representing clients before lawmakers and administrative agencies.
Work Highlights
- Rifkin Weiner advised Maryland Realtors to successfully pass legislation changing the way escrow money is handled in residential real estate transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have deep bench strength with various levels of personal relationships to handle differing objectives."
"Rifkin excel in strategic engagements at various levels of government to achieve favorable outcomes for their clients. I can always rely on them and their deep bench."
"They are an outstanding team, demonstrating expansive levels of expertise. They are exceptionally responsive as well as thorough and great with their follow-through."
"They have deep bench strength with various levels of personal relationships to handle differing objectives."
"Rifkin excel in strategic engagements at various levels of government to achieve favorable outcomes for their clients. I can always rely on them and their deep bench."
"They are an outstanding team, demonstrating expansive levels of expertise. They are exceptionally responsive as well as thorough and great with their follow-through."
Notable Practitioners
Brad Rifkin serves as cochair of the firm's government relations and lobbying division. He undertakes government affairs mandates on behalf of clients in the sports and gaming sectors, among others.
"Brad is an exceptional professional with a tireless dedication to his clients."
"Brad is knowledgeable and professional, doing an outstanding job of representing clients."
Camille Fesche is cochair of the government relations and lobbying practice at Rifkin Weiner. She is noted for her advocacy for clients across the real estate, hospitality and healthcare sectors.
"Her in-depth relationships and understanding of everything and everyone really puts us on the map, meaning we are part of the conversations that matter."
"Camille is an invaluable asset to us. She brings an expertise to navigating the policy process in Maryland, both in her depth of knowledge of the issues and the broader political environment. She takes the time to understand our key priorities to develop an informed strategy."
"She is incredibly conversant on our issues and a great strategist for navigating the legislative process. She is always there for us, meaning we value and rely on the work she does for us."
Annapolis-based Michael Johansen leads the firm's administrative law and compliance practice. He has a wealth of experience navigating the legislative process and frequently counsels clients in the healthcare sector as part of his diverse client base.
"Mike provides strategic guidance informed by his strong knowledge of the political process in Maryland."
"Mike's level of experience in Maryland makes him an invaluable representative of our interests."
"He has such a wealth of knowledge of the players and what motivates them to really allow us to be as well positioned as possible to advocate for our interests."
Ranked Lawyers at
Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC
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Members
Provided by Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC
Head of Department
Camille Fesche
Head of Department
Joel Rozner
William Castelli
Clients
Provided by Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC
Alterwood Health, Inc.
Altumint, Inc. (Optotraffic)
America Works of Maryland, Inc.
Ashley Addiction Treatment
Atlanticus Services Corporation
BSC America
BTC III I-95 Logistics Center LLC
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP
Brewers Association of Maryland
Brown Advisory
CBAC Gaming, LLC (Caesars Horseshoe Casino Baltimore)
CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
Cable Telecommunications Association of MD, DE & DC
Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation
Catalis/Intuition
Celebree School
Charm City Relief Partners, LLC
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
Children’s National Health System
Client Network Services, Inc. (CNSI)
Colonial Pipeline Company
Coppin State University Development Foundation
Curio Wellness
DentaQuest
Education Affiliates/Fortis College
Enterprise/Alamo/National Rental Cars
Envirotest Systems
Fair Hill Condominium Association
Fair Hill Foundation, Inc.
FedEx Corporation
Food & Friends, Inc.
Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park
GT Independence
Gaudenzia, Inc.
Google LLC and its Affiliates
Greenland Technologies Holding Corp.
H&R Block
Hampstead Hill Academy
Horizon Land Company
Humanim, Inc.
IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Assoc.)
Incapsulate, LLC
JMI Equity
Joseph Smith & Sons, Inc.
Land Preservation Trust (Shawan Downs)
Lexington Law/Progrexion ASG, Inc.
Maryland Association of Realtors
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
Maryland Care, Inc. (Maryland Physicians Care MCO)
Maryland Distillers Guild
Maryland Jockey Club (Pimlico, Laurel Park, Rosecroft)
Maryland Pawnbrokers Association
Maryland Sports Promotion Coalition
Maryland Wineries Association
Maximus
McKinsey & Company
Medallia, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook)
Mid-Atlantic Health Care
Modern Living Solutions
Monument Marine Group, LLC
Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
Nareit
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Orsted North America Inc.
PGA of America
Pepco Holdings, Inc.
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
Real Time Medical Systems
Reed Group
Ripken Baseball
Roland Park Community Foundation
Scientific Games, LLC
Sheppard Pratt Health System
Skyline Technology Solutions
TVI, Inc. (Savers)
The Canton Group
The Community Builders (TCB)
ThinkBig Networks LLC
Tufton Professional Baseball, LLC
UPMC Western Maryland
URW Airports, LLC
VALIC
Walmart Stores, Inc.
Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association
Waste Management of Maryland
Industries
Provided by Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC
Alcohol Industry
Board of Public Works
Business Development
Cannabis Industry
Communications
Election Law
Energy Industry
Gaming
Government Contracts
Health Care and Human Services
Higher Education
Natural Resources
New and Emerging Industries
Procurement
Public-Private Partnerships
Real Estate
Tax Policy
Technology and E-commerce
Transportation