• Specializing in business, family, real estate and zoning matters as a mediator and litigator in metro Boston and North Shore area (Suffolk, Middlesex and Essex Counties)• Advisor - local/state/federal licensing, legislative and regulatory matters • Litigation communications expert helping to propel PR to gain a strategic advantage in negotiations

• Specializing in divorce, custody and business law actions in Suffolk and Middlesex Counties • Advisor on legislative and regulatory matters on the state and federal levels• Litigation communications expert helping to propel PR to gain a strategic advantage in negotiations

Public relations professional specializing in energy, environment, and health care for clients both in the public and private sectors for the largest full service, integrated advertising and marketing firm in New England. With over 70+ communications and design professionals, we have strength in strategy, creative and digital execution across healthcare, higher education, financial services, energy, consumer, and B2B.

OVERVIEW:Served as The College Board’s Northeast registered lobbyist covering all 6 New England states.ROLES:Built relationships with elected and appointed officials.Monitored state legislative environments and promoted The College Board’s legislative agenda.Helped maintain and enhance market position relative to top-2 competitors.STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS / ADVOCACY:** Passed 5 legislative actions in 3 states in 14 months, helped eradicate an unfavorable bill, and publicized regulations in 2 states that enhanced the company’s market position.** Secured broad legislative coalition in MA resulting in a $2M appropriation (FY2013) for an Advanced Placement initiative.** Helped pass favorable CLEP test legislation in MA by getting specific language authorizing its use into a Veteran’s bill.** Pushed legislation through MA, RI, and CT that enhanced the company’s public profile and the position of its products throughout New England.** Gained an overwhelming majority for 2 pieces of legislation that had previously languished in the RI legislature.

ROLES:Implemented strategic communications and public affairs strategies.Oversaw compliance with state / federal campaign finance laws.Chaired MassEquality PAC.Managed $150K budget and 12 personnel.ADVOCACY** Played leadership role in passing 2 state laws and generating $500K+ in FY2011 MA budget funding.** Drove bi-partisan PAC that helped re-elect >80% of MassEquality endorsed candidates.

OVERVIEW:Promoted Fortune 500 and Nonprofit Sector client interests on legislative and regulatory issues.ROLES:Provided strategic public affairs counsel and represented clients in the MA legislature, Governor’s office, and Executive branch.Counseled clients on crisis and litigation issues including regulatory problems and corporate negligence investigations.STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS** Influenced legislative and regulatory initiatives through state / federal strategic communications campaigns.** Helped trade association get favorable language into major state transportation reform bill.** Enabled Fortune 500 client (under investigation by a majority of Attorneys General) to limit its losses and quickly settle.

Legislative Director for Senator who chaired the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Health Care Analyst and Budget Director for Vice-Chair of Senate Ways and MeansDeveloped and Drafted Legislation to promote Senator's prioritiesCultivated Relationships with Organizations concerning Legislative Strategy