About

Provided by Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

Calfee’s Government Relations and Legislation practice is respected for political savvy and effectiveness, legal expertise, honesty, and relationships with local, state, and federal government on both sides of the aisle. Calfee’s team spans the Midwest and nationally, including Washington, D.C. Calfee lawyers and lobbyists provide specialized services:


Legislative Lobbying

  • Develop strategy, draft legislation
  • Prepare testimony
  • Build legislative support
  • Testify before legislative committees
  • Foster legislative relationships
  • Monitor legislative activity

 Executive Agency Lobbying

  • Develop strategy, prepare supporting materials
  • Foster executive agency relationships

 Public Policy Advocacy

  • Analyze policy, political perspectives
  • Develop grass-roots support
  • Create stakeholder coalitions

Government Contract / Executive Agency Procurement

  • Monitor procurement opportunities
  • Support State Term Schedule applications
  • Counsel on competitive bid requirements
  • Assist with public records requests
  • Truth-In-Negotiations Act issues

Agency Regulatory Matters

  • Analyze regulations
  • Attend hearings
  • Ensure Executive Order compliance
  • Permit, licensing regulations and applications

Administrative Rule-Making

  • Monitor administrative agencies
  • Draft administrative rules
  • Impact rule-making process
  • Represent clients in public and administrative hearings

Political Action Committees

  • Develop strategies for PAC contributions
  • Facilitate legal formation
  • Handle regulatory functions
  • Monitor campaign finance limitations


Chambers Review

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Government Relations: State & Local - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP has a highly sought-out government relations offering in Ohio. The firm houses a deep bench of attorneys and lobbyists across its offices in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. The team has a wealth of experience guiding corporate clients and trade associations through procurement processes as well as steering legislative and policy efforts at the state and local level.

Work Highlights

  • Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP advised Mechanical Contractors Association of Ohio in relation to all Ohio government legislative matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Joshua Sanders
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Joshua Sanders
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Joshua Sanders is highly regarded for his vast government relations experience and wealth of connections in Ohio. He counsels clients from a range of sectors including life sciences and education.

Joshua is an experienced and personable expert who has a strong handle on his areas of expertise.

Joshua has an great understanding of the issues with strong legislative and agency relationships.

Joshua acts with urgency on all matters.

Leah Pappas Porner
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Leah Pappas Porner
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Leah Pappas Porner leads the firm's government relations and legislation practice. She has a wealth of experience advising clients on legislative and policy issues in Ohio and Washington, DC.

Leah is ambitious, thoughtful and strategic. We enjoy her perspectives and guidance.

Leah is a leader in the market for government affairs.

Leah's lobbying and relationship building skills are evident. She is always thinking of new ways to approach issues.

Michael Bowen
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Michael Bowen
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Michael Bowen is noted for his strategic advice to clients regarding corporate governance and regulatory compliance as well as broader government relations in Ohio.

Michael brings great, unique insights to legislative issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

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Government Relations: State & Local

Joshua Sanders
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Joshua Sanders
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Leah Pappas Porner
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Leah Pappas Porner
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Michael Bowen
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Michael Bowen
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Up and Coming

Members

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Blake Beachler

Christopher Jones

Daniel Reinhard

James Lang

Joshua Sanders

Head of Department

Leah Pappas Porner

Head of Department

Maryellen Corbett

Michael Bowen

Michael VanBuren

Raymond Tarasuck

Industries

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Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance

Construction

Education

Entertainment, Media, and the Arts

Entrepreneurs and Emerging Companies

Food and Beverage

Gaming and Hospitality

Government

Health Care

International

Manufacturing and Industrial

Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Nonprofit Organizations

Partnerships, LLCs, and Joint Ventures

Private and Family-Owned Businesses

Public Companies

Real Estate

Retail and Consumer Products

Satellite and Space Technology

Software and Information Technology

Trade Associations