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August 24, 2010
Illinois Team Helps Client Win Large State Procurement
Michael Cassidy and Darren Collier (Chicago) recently helped New York-based client Scientfic Games Corp. win an $89.9 million procurement contract with the Illinois Gaming Board to provide a 24-hour communications network linking all video gambling devices to a central state computer system.

July 23, 2010
Kaplan, Tillett Named Top 50 Lobbyists in North Carolina
McGuireWoods Consulting Senior Vice President Harry Kaplan and Vice President Johnny Tillett were recently ranked 9th and 24th, respectively, among the "Most Influential Lobbyists" in the North Carolina General Assembly.

April 27, 2010
McGuireWoods Consulting Jumps Five Points in NLJ's "Influence 50" Ranking
The National Law Journal recently issued its "The Influence 50" list for 2009 of the largest D.C. lobbyists, and McGuireWoods Consulting ranked 24th, up five spots from the previous year.

April 27, 2010
NC Politics in the News, April 27
North Carolina's top political headlines.

April 26, 2010
Smithfield Foods Featured in Virginia Business Magazine for Corporate Sustainability Practices
Dennis Treacy, Chief Sustainability Officer and Sr. Vice President of Corporate Affairs, discusses how a commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and investments in Sustainability practices has reshaped the way Smithfield does business.

April 7, 2010
Governor McDonnell Signs Legislation Developing Criteria for Virtual School Programs
The legislation is the second component of Governor McDonnell's "Opportunity to Learn" education reform agenda that passed the Virginia General Assembly with broad bipartisan support.

March 14, 2010
Virginia Budget Adopted & 2010 Session Comes to Conclusion
On Sunday, March 14, the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia came to closure on the Virginia state budget. Check here for more updates, but here is a link to a power point produced by the Virginia House Appropriations Committee. The Virginia General Assembly adjourned Sine Die one day later than scheduled.

March 8, 2010
Dunn Featured in Crain's Chicago Business


March 2, 2010
K12 Field Trip Stops at the Virginia State Capitol
Field Trip for Virginia Virtual Academy Runs Through Richmond - Senators, Delegates and the Governor Host and Greet Students

February 8, 2010
Mounting Pressure Forces Cohen to Quit Illinois Lt. Governor's Race
After pressure from most Democratic party officials and elected officials, Scott Lee Cohen has withdrawn from the Democratic ticket.

February 5, 2010
Questions Linger for Both Parties After Illinois Primary
Republican Governor Race Too Close to Call; Democratic Lt. Governor Nominee's Past Raises Concerns

January 21, 2010
McGuireWoods Consulting Highlighted in Style Weekly
McGuireWoods Consulting was prominently featured in the latest edition of Richmond's Style Weekly, which had a cover article titled Party Favors by Peter Galuszka detailing the rising influence of the lobbying community in Richmond. The author included this observation: "While the General Assembly gears up and McDonnell takes office, one top lobby shop is emerging as the go-to center for the new Republican era: McGuireWoods Consulting."

January 20, 2010
McDonnell Cabinet Appointments
Cabinet Secretaries Sworn-in; Confirmation by the State Senate Pending

January 13, 2010
Bryant Joining McGuireWoods Consulting
Secretary of Natural Resources will help expand firm's national practice

January 12, 2010
McGuireWoods Consulting Adds John Dunn to Chicago Office


January 11, 2010
Former Va. AG, Aide Jump to McGuireWoods
Former Virginia Attorney General Jerry W. Kilgore was recently featured in a Law360 article by Hilary Russ.

December 22, 2009
Finkbeiner Appointed to Governor McDonnell's Cabinet
Updated: Recent Cabinet Appointments

December 22, 2009
McDonnell Taps MWC Leaders for Transition Policy Teams


December 22, 2009
Neff Appointed to Board of Virginia Museum of Natural History


November 20, 2009
Atkinson Commentary Recaps 2009 Election


November 20, 2009
Finkbeiner Appointed Director of Policy for Transition of Governor-Elect
Atkinson, Beamer named Senior Advisers

November 11, 2009
Virginia Releases 2009 State Spending Report
Report shows state spending has increased by 73 percent between fiscal years 2000 and 2009.

November 4, 2009
2009 Virginia Election Results
Republicans sweep all three statewide races and strengthen majority in the House of Delegates

November 1, 2009
Challenges and Opportunities for Virginia's Higher Education Capital Outlay Plan
MWC pens article on higher education capital project planning process

October 26, 2009
Donatelli Pens Piece on Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels
"The Reform-Minded Conservative", Washington Times

October 25, 2009
Atkinson Comments on VA Governor's Race in Washington Post
MWC Chairman provides insight into Virginia's 2009 elections

October 20, 2009
Virginia State Budget Shortfall
Revenue Collections Drop 7.4 Percent from 2009 Year-to-Date

October 13, 2009
New Poll Results in Race for VA Governor
Updated: Four Surveys Released From Virginia Governors Race

September 30, 2009
Latest Polls in Race for VA Governor
Three Polls Released This Week on Virginia Governors Race

September 17, 2009
2009 North Carolina Legislative Accomplishments


August 12, 2009
Sarfo-Kantanka Named to Virginia Fire Services Board
Felix Sarfo-Kantanka, an Assistant Vice President of State Government Relations, was recently appointed by Governor Tim Kaine to serve on the Virginia Fire Services Board.

August 3, 2009
Hodges Honored Among Best Lawyers
Former Governor Jim Hodges named among The Best Lawyers in America in the specialty of Government Relations Law.

July 28, 2009
Cullen and Atkinson Rank Among Richmond's Most Influential
Richard Cullen and Frank Atkinson rank high in Style Weekly's '2009 Power List'

June 22, 2009
McGuireWoods Chairman 'a straight shooter'
Richard Cullen, Chairman of McGuireWoods LLP, profiled in MetroBusiness (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

June 9, 2009
NC lawmakers give their OK to driver texting ban


May 19, 2009
Anderson Joins Quinn Administration as Legislative Counsel
Lindsay Hansen Anderson, former Assistant Vice President of State Government Relations for the Illinois McGuireWoods Consulting team, recently named Legislative Counsel to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn.

May 5, 2009
McGuireWoods Expands with Addition of Two Former Governors
Law Firm, McGuireWoods Consulting Welcome Govs. Easley and Hodges, Advisors

April 13, 2009
NC Politics in the News (April 13)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

April 6, 2009
NC Politics in the News (April 6)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

March 30, 2009
NC Politics in the News (March 30)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

March 23, 2009
NC Politics in the News (March 23)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

March 22, 2009
To Win Virginia, Parties Must Court Independents
Frank Atkinson provided commentary on the 2009 Virginia gubernatorial campaigns in an op/ed that appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

March 16, 2009
NC Politics in the News (March 16)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

March 3, 2009
NC Politics in the News (March 2)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

February 23, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Feb. 23)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

February 16, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Feb. 16)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

February 9, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Feb. 9)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

February 2, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Feb. 2)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

January 27, 2009
Health Care Newsletter Launches in North Carolina
McGuireWoods Consulting and The Insider North Carolina State Government News Service Partner to Provide Critical Legislative Information

January 26, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Jan. 26)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

January 13, 2009
Ashley Harris Joins McGuireWoods Consulting


January 12, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Jan. 12)
A round up of political news from across North Carolina.

January 5, 2009
NC Politics in the News (Jan. 5)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

December 29, 2008
McGuireWoods Hosts Meetings with Candidates for Fairfax County Board Chairman
McGuireWoods (Tysons) hosted meet and greet events in December for both candidates running in the upcoming special election for Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.

December 22, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Dec 22)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

December 18, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Dec. 17)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

December 18, 2008
$1 Million Grant for Food Banks Included in Kaine's Budget
Governor recognizes the service Food Banks provide Virginia communities.

December 15, 2008
Governor-elect Beverly Perdue transition advisory reports posted online
Fourteen advisory groups have given the governor-elect reports on their recommendations and potential problems her administration could face.

December 12, 2008
Virginia Releases State Spending Report
JLARC issue spending report prior to release of Governor's budget amendments

December 10, 2008
Virginia Speaker Named to Head ALEC
Virginia Speaker William J. Howell was this month installed as the new Chairman for the American Legislative Exchange Council

December 8, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Dec. 8)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

December 5, 2008
Hospitals Release Annual Report on Community Benefits & Economic Impact
On December 1, 2008, the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (a client of McGuireWoods Consulting) released their Annual Report on Community benefits & Economic Impact.

December 1, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Dec. 1)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

November 25, 2008
Felix Sarfo-Kantanka Appointed to Transition Team for Richmond Mayor-elect


November 24, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Nov. 24)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

November 18, 2008
Former DNC Chairman & Potential Gubernatorial Candidate at McGuireWoods Consulting
MWC hosts Richmond meet & greet for McAuliffe

November 17, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Nov. 17)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

November 13, 2008
McGuireWoods Consulting attends National Policy and Political Meetings
MWC represented at RGA and RAGA annual meetings.

November 11, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Nov. 11)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

November 6, 2008
Raleigh Office HostsPost-Election Conference Call
The Raleigh office of McGuireWoods Consulting will host a conference call on November 6 to discuss the results of the 2008 elections taking place in North Carolina.

November 3, 2008
VA Chamber Summit Offers Insight Into Virginia's "Year of the Environment & Energy"
The state Chamber of Commerce hosted the Virginia Climate Change and Energy Business Summit on November 3 at the University of Richmond. Panelists offered considerable insight into state policy matters heading into 2009.

October 27, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Oct. 27)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

October 22, 2008
Supriya Christopher Published in "The Military Engineer"
Supriya Christopher, VP for Strategic Communications in the MWC Norfolk office published an article in the national trade publication "The Military Engineer". Her article discusses the effort to mitigate environmental impacts from Fort Belvoir during their BRAC reconstruction.

October 21, 2008
Heather Martin Appointed to Virginia Professional and Occupational Regulation Board
Virginia Governor Tim Kaine recently appointed MWC's Heather Martin to serve on state regulatory board.

October 20, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Oct. 20)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

October 15, 2008
MWC to Sponsor VHHA Golf Tournament
The Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Assocation (VHHA), a client of McGuireWoods Consulting, will host its annual meeting at The Homestead, November 5-7, 2008.

October 14, 2008
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation hosts Governor Kaine
Governor attends reception held at National Museum of the Marine Corps

October 6, 2008
MWC Chairman Frank Atkinson Profiled in July/August 2008 issue of Virginia Review
Frank B. Atkinson: Behind the Political Scenes of the "Dynamic Dominion"

October 4, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Oct. 4)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

September 30, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Sept. 30)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

September 25, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Sept. 25)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

September 16, 2008
NC Politics in the News (Sept. 16)
A weekly round up of political news from across North Carolina.

September 1, 2008
McGuireWoods Consulting Highlighted in Virginia Business Magazine
McGuireWoods Consulting was profiled in the September 2008 issue of Virginia Business Magazine.

August 26, 2008
New Job, Jim Kerr to Launch McGuireWoods Energy Practice
Jim Kerr, an attorney currently working with the state Utilities Commission, will leave his state job next month to launch a new energy policy practice at McGuireWoods LLP.

July 7, 2008
Former N.C. Governor Joins McGuireWoods Consulting
Martin, former member of US Congress, will be based in Charlotte office

July 3, 2008
North Carolina Legislative Update
Budget negotiators have eliminated most House and Senate differences, but no floor votes will come before the holiday weekend.

June 27, 2008
North Carolina Legislative Update
House and Senate Conferees continued to work out differences in the two chamber’s budget proposals.

June 20, 2008
North Carolina Legislative Update
The Senate has approved a budget plan that would provide modest pay raises for most state workers and teachers...

May 30, 2008
North Carolina Legislative Update
Thursday, House budget writers rolled out pieces of what is likely to be a $21 billion budget proposal. Budget leaders held several subcommittee meetings to lay out spending proposals for the second year of the two-year state budget that takes effect July 1. The subcommittee proposals will then be sent to the House chief budget writers, who are hopeful that a budget proposal can be voted on next week on the House floor.

January 17, 2008
Neff Joins McGuireWoods Consulting
McGuireWoods Consulting is pleased to announce the addition of Melissa “Missy” Neff to its Richmond office. Neff joins the firm as an assistant vice president in the state government relations group where she will focus her practice on legislative lobbying services, environmental issues, strategic planning and event coordination.

January 14, 2008
Collier Joins McGuireWoods Consulting
McGuireWoods Consulting is pleased to announce the addition of Darren Collier to its Chicago office. He joins the firm as a Vice President in the State Government Relations group.

December 17, 2007
Sarfo-Kantaka, Jr. Joins McGuireWoods Consulting
McGuireWoods Consulting is pleased to announce the addition of Felix Sarfo-Kantanka, Jr., to its Richmond office. Sarfo-Kantanka joins the firm as an assistant vice president in the state government relations group where he will focus his practice on legislative and executive branch lobbying services, securing government contracts from state agencies, regulatory matters and public safety and preparedness issues.

December 7, 2007
Hubbard Joins McGuireWoods Consulting
McGuireWoods Consulting is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Hubbard to its Richmond office. Hubbard joins the firm as a vice president in the state government group where he will focus his practice on strategic communications, media relations and issue advocacy.

November 29, 2006
NFIB Members Thank Legislators, Coalition Members for Repeal of State Death Tax
NFIB members attended a reception hosted by McGuireWoods Consulting to thank legislators and coalition members who helped end Virginia's egregious death tax, or estate tax.