As an attorney and former Massachusetts Legislator, Jack Brennan, brings a wealth of policy experience, and political insights to TBG. On a daily basis, Jack Brennan provides senior strategic advice and counsel to TBG clients, ranging from Fortune 50 corporations to non-profit hospitals and universities. Jack specializes in legislative and regulatory affairs, business strategies, real estate zoning and development issues. Jack has counseled regional, national, and international clients in such industries as health care, banking, insurance, high technology, and biotechnology. As President of The Brennan Group, Jack has advised clients on such issues as city and state land use permits, mergers and acquisitions, and licensing before regulatory bodies. Jack's expertise stems from more than 16 years of experience as an elected legislator and nine years as a Vice Chair of Cassidy & Associates, based in Washington, D.C. Jack participated in the Commonwealth’s budget and fiscal policy, judiciary and state government reform, small business promotion, and environmental protections, both as a member of the Massachusetts State House of Representatives and Senate. Jack served as the Assistant Majority Leader and chaired the Legislative Joint Committee on Banks and Banking in the Massachusetts State Senate. As a Senator, Jack established New England regional banking as a model for Interstate Banking nationwide, and is nationally recognized as an expert on competitive and equitable banking services. Jack is a member of the Massachusetts Bar and a graduate of Suffolk University and Suffolk University Law School. Jack also serves as a Trustee of Suffolk University, and is a member of the Board of Corporation of the Belmont Hill School.