March 2009 Archives

J. Warren Gorrell, Jr.

Monday, March 9 2009

At present, J. Warren Gorrell, Jr. offers advice to several businesses and guides real estate companies involved in mergers and acquisitions or those about to break into initial public offerings. This is where he uses the things he learned during his stay in Princeton University as an economics student. The Hogan & Hartson leader also deals with businesses involved in real estate investment trusts, or REITS. Some of his high profile clients include Trizec Properties in Chicago, CarrAmerica, and Republic Property Trust.

David R. Zook

Monday, March 9 2009

David Zook is a highly regarded advisor on legislative, regulatory, and federal budgetary matters. His clients come from both the public and private sectors. His major practice areas include government relations, health care, education, energy & climate change, strategic & public policy communications, communities & local governments, and Federal government relations.

Rob Jones

Monday, March 9 2009

Despite his hectic schedule with the Alliance Group and his travels, Rob Jones still finds the time to indulge in worthwhile causes. He is an active member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders, or ACYPL, and spends a significant part of his time with various other organizations like A.C.O.R.N., the YMCA Model General Assembly, the Virginia Citizenship Institute, the Virginia Public Access Project, the Fan Free Clinic, and the Greater Richmond Technology Council.

Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek Government Affairs

Monday, March 9 2009

Aside from dealing with their usual day-to-day legal obligations, WHDGA’s dedicated workers are also involved in various worthwhile community and environmental causes.
One of the most interesting environmental advocacies of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek Government Affairs is its unwavering support for PrarieFire BioFuels Coop, a member-owned cooperative dedicated to the cause of generating support for vegetable oil-based fuel sources and usage.

Ron Klink & Associates

Monday, March 9 2009

Today its client base is comprised of well-known companies across such diverse industries as technology, healthcare and telecommunications and includes non-profit organizations with distinct initiatives as well. These names include the Community Broadcasters Association, Best Home Systems Inc., North American Securities Administrators Association (NAASA), and Sentry Data Systems (F/K/A Freedom Health Care). In 2007, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) was added to the roster.

Patricia Lynch Associates Inc.

Monday, March 9 2009

Founded in 2001 by Patricia A. Lynch, heralded by The New York Times as The Grand Dame of the Lobbyist Corps, the Albany-based firm has provided solutions for giant Fortune 500 companies and small non-profit organizations. Among its most recent clients are Cablevision System Corporation, Madison Square Garden LP, The Walt Disney Corporation, and Albany Law School. One distinguished client they handle is the Environmental Defense Fund. PLA secured this account in 2007 and has continued to lobby for the organization’s sustainability issues like agriculture, clean air & water (quality), and natural resources.

Hogan & Hartson

Monday, March 9 2009

One of the firm’s most significant accomplishments is its pioneering campaign for Corporate Social Responsibility, even before it became a management buzzword. In 1970, Hogan & Hartson established its Community Services Department and has since addressed both high impact issues as well as individual concerns. In its almost four decades of service, the CSD has championed civil rights, environmental, homeless and other public interest organizations. It has built relationships with the National Parks Conservation Association and the Public Council in its several environmental initiatives.

B&D Consulting

Monday, March 9 2009

In 1985, B&D Consulting started its practice as a full-service federal relations group. Over the years, it has grown and developed into a national advisory and advocacy firm serving the public and private sectors via their expertise in technical analysis, strategic planning, and excellent external communication skills. The firm’s beginnings, though, go back to the 1800s when the story of its parent firm, Baker & Daniels, began.

The Alliance Group

Monday, March 9 2009

The Alliance Group also works hand-in-hand with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) in pursuing various environmental advocacies. EDF (Environmental Defense Fund) is a US-based nonprofit environmental advocacy group that aims to address matters pertaining to ecosystem restoration, the oceans, global warming, and human health. Alliance joins EDF in carrying out some of its most significant environmental advocacies and activities.

KKR

Monday, March 9 2009

KKR is partnered with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Under the Green Portfolio project, KKR and EDF are working hand-in-hand to find ways to study and improve the environmental performance of companies included in the private equity group’s portfolio. Under the project, tools are used to help reduce waste and find solutions for other environmental concerns like the use of toxic substances and greenhouse gas emissions.