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Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC

Government Relations: State & Local

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Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC

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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.

Clients (90)

  • Alterwood Health, Inc.
  • Altumint, Inc. (Optotraffic)
  • America Works of Maryland, Inc.
  • Ashley Addiction Treatment
  • Atlanticus Services Corporation
  • 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
  • BSC America
  • BTC III I-95 Logistics Center LLC
  • Cable Telecommunications Association of MD, DE & DC
  • Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation
  • The Canton Group
  • Catalis/Intuition
  • CBAC Gaming, LLC (Caesars Horseshoe Casino Baltimore)
  • Celebree School
  • CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
  • 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
  • Gaudenzia, Inc.
  • Google LLC and its Affiliates
  • Greenland Technologies Holding Corp.
  • GT Independence
  • 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.
  • Pepco Holdings, Inc.
  • PGA of America
  • 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
  • The Community Builders (TCB)
  • ThinkBig Networks LLC
  • Tufton Professional Baseball, LLC
  • TVI, Inc. (Savers)
  • UPMC Western Maryland
  • URW Airports, LLC
  • VALIC
  • Walmart Stores, Inc.
  • Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association
  • Waste Management of Maryland

Industries (19)

  • New and Emerging Industries
  • Business Development
  • Technology and E-commerce
  • Communications
  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Health Care and Human Services
  • Natural Resources
  • Board of Public Works
  • Higher Education
  • Energy Industry
  • Real Estate
  • Tax Policy
  • Procurement
  • Alcohol Industry
  • Cannabis Industry
  • Government Contracts
  • Transportation
  • Gaming
  • Election Law

Chambers Review

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Government Relations: State & Local - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC served as the Maryland lobbyist for the national trade association of pharmacy benefits managers.

Strengths

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  • The firm's government relations practice stands out for its combination of exceptional talent, great connections in Maryland on both a state and local level, and a genuine commitment to client service.

    Government Relations: State & Local respondentUSA

  • The team has industry expertise, knowledge and connections. It has it all.

    Government Relations: State & Local respondentUSA

  • Rifkin Weiner Livingston staff have gone above and beyond to meet with us on very short notice, including to advise on issues outside the direct scope of service.

    Government Relations: State & Local respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Brad Rifkin
    Brad Rifkin

    Brad Rifkin

    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 strategic, connected, politically savvy and client-oriented. He is a delight to work with.

      Government Relations: State & Local respondentUSA
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  • Camille Fesche
    Camille Fesche

    Camille Fesche

    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.

    • Camille is extremely bright and strategic. She is a real go-getter.

      Government Relations: State & Local respondentUSA

    • Camille is very bright and good at what she does.

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  • Michael Johansen
    Michael Johansen

    Michael Johansen

    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.
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