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The 2026 Top 50 New York Lobbyists
New York’s leading government relations firms
City & State presents the 2026 Top 50 State Lobbyists. Greenberg Traurig
Government relations is a big business in New York. The latest state figures showed steady growth in 2025, with total lobbying spending hitting a record $384.8 million, as corporations, nonprofits, labor unions and other players look to lobbying firms to shape legislative, regulatory and budgetary outcomes.
Each year, City & State provides a comprehensive overview of the state’s top 50 lobbying firms. Firms are ranked based on 2025 lobbying compensation, using the latest numbers reported to the state. We omitted organizations lobbying on their own behalf and combined entities in the same corporate family. We asked the 50 top firms to share their biggest accomplishments from the past year. We are highlighting each firm’s executives, industries and clients as well.
Atop year’s list is Brown & Weinraub, with annual lobbying compensation rising by more than $2 million. Another standout is Hollis Public Affairs, which vaulted from No. 26 into the Top 10. Cojo Strategies, Masiello Martucci Hughes Kulpa and O’Donnell & Associates enjoyed significant growth year over year, while one notable newcomer is Jason Laidley’s London House, making a splash at No 32.
We’re pleased to present the 2026 Top 50 New York Lobbyists.
1. Brown & Weinraub
Alexander Betke, Partner
Carolyn Kerr, Partner
Michael Cassidy, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“2026 marks Brown & Weinraub’s 25th year providing New York’s top government affairs and strategic consulting services. Over the past year, the firm invested in a growing presence in New York City with the addition of five seasoned city lobbyists. The firm also launched an independent expenditure committee, which successfully supported five candidates, with plans to grow the IE going forward. Finally, Brown & Weinraub ran the board advocating for historic increases in funding for various municipalities across New York state, including wins for the city of Buffalo and city of Albany.”
Key industries: Information technology, healthcare, energy, insurance, transportation, education
Notable clients: IBM, Workday, American Beverage Association, Care Management Alliance of New York, Volvo, Common Ground Health
Other key employees: Caroline Griffin, Emily Whalen, Ken Zebrowski, Mary Beth Labate
2. Kasirer
Suri Kasirer, CEO
Julie Greenberg, President
Biggest accomplishment:
“Over the past 12 months, Kasirer secured significant wins advancing both economic development and housing in New York. Kasirer led advocacy for the office-to-residential conversion of 5 Times Square, helping advance a transformative project that will bring hundreds of affordable housing units to the heart of Times Square through Empire State Development’s General Project Plan process. The firm also helped Farm to People secure $2 million in New York state funding to expand its sustainable farm-to-table delivery network, supporting more than 100 new jobs and increasing access to fresh, locally sourced food.”
Key industries: Nonprofit, commercial and residential real estate, healthcare, retail and hospitality, technology
Notable clients: Afrikana, Rethink Food, Sunrun, Skydio, Gotham Organization, Volunteers of America-Greater New York
3. Bolton-St. Johns
Emily Giske, Managing Partner
Giorgio DeRosa, Managing Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“This year, BSJ helped clients secure more than $20 million in discretionary funding while advancing legislative, budget and policy priorities across New York state and New York City. We helped The Fortune Society expand reentry services and secured enhanced support for the New York City Commission on Human Rights. We also helped The Kitchen, Educational Alliance, the Museum of the Moving Image and GrowNYC advance critical work in arts, community services and food access. BSJ advanced key policy initiatives, including legal service and healthcare access for families of youth in foster care, delivering results that improve the lives of New Yorkers.”
Key industries: Transportation, energy, technology, affordable housing, arts and culture
Notable clients: NBCUniversal, Google, National Fuel Gas Co., Genting New York, Win
Other key employees: Mike Keogh, Juanita Scarlett, Patrick J. McHugh, Teresa Gonzalez, Violet Moss, Anne Marie Anzalone, John Albert, Prisca Salazar-Rodriguez, John McCarthy, Justin Berhaupt, Bill McCarthy Jr., Brette McSweeney, Debra Feinberg, Joseph DeRosa, Keyla Antigua, Sarah Bangs, Kathleen Achibar-Boyd, Sterling Elmore
4. Greenberg Traurig
Gerald J. “Jerry” Jennings, Shareholder
Jacob Capistran, Director
Jorge Rivera-Agosto, Associate
Biggest accomplishment:
“Over the past year, we secured the future of a critical mixed-use housing project in Williamsburg by navigating complex legislative deadlines within the New York state budget. Partnering with family-owned developer Two Trees and the YMCA, our team coordinated directly with the governor, speaker, majority leader and local officials to resolve an urgent budget timeline. This successful intervention protects vital community housing and guarantees the delivery of a state-of-the-art, on-site YMCA.”
Key industries: Real estate and land use, healthcare, gambling and hospitality, energy, technology, nonprofits
Notable clients: AT&T, JCDecaux, FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey Host Committee, National Grid, REBNY, American Chemistry Council
Other key employees: Tricia Asaro, Michael Berlin, Jonathan Bing, Lynelle Bosworth, Caroline Brancatella, Deirdre Carson, Christopher Cernik, Nicola Coleman, Cathryn Crummey, Allison Curreri, Christopher Del Giudice, Daniel Egers, Mark Furnish, Beth Garvey, Henry Greenberg, Ellen Gustafson, Robert Harding, Eileen Hayes, Nick Hockens, Harold Iselin, Todd Kaminsky, Zackary Knaub, Bari Love, Pam Madeiros, Steve Malito, John Mascialino, Jane McLaughlin, Michael J. Murphy, Samir NeJame, Joshua Oppenheimer, Jeshica Patel, Jane Preston, Steven Russo, Elizabeth Sacco, Doreen Saia, Jay Segal, Deborah Stevens, Edward Wallace, Nicole Weingartner, Michael Zoltan
5. Ostroff Associates
Rick Ostroff, President and CEO
Biggest accomplishment:
“Ostroff Associates has continued to expand its Procurement Services practice, helping clients successfully navigate New York’s increasingly complex procurement landscape. The team secured a six-figure settlement for a client in a contract dispute, resolved bid qualification issues that enabled clients to remain eligible for contract awards and helped secure millions of dollars in competitive grant funding for clients of the firm. As New York state continues to invest billions annually through public procurements, the growth of our Procurement Services practice reflects our commitment to delivering practical, results-driven solutions that help clients compete for and secure public opportunities.”
Key industries: Economic development and real estate, procurement, energy and environment, financial services, education, health and human services
Notable clients: Walmart, Bills Stadium and Events Company LLC, Fanatics, Anheuser-Busch, Steiner Studios, Airbnb
Other key employees: Evan Sullivan, Andrew Kennedy, Marc Hiller, Anthony Rodolakis, Ron Epstein, Dan Fuller, Sarah Reginelli, Nick Morelle, Adam Mandel
6. Hinman Straub
Heather Evans, Director
Jonathan Graves, Director
Matthew O’Connor, Director
Biggest accomplishment:
“The team led advocacy efforts to secure Medicaid rate increases for essential healthcare providers, supporting nursing homes, assisted living providers and federally qualified health centers serving seniors and uninsured New Yorkers. We secured bipartisan passage of legislation allowing licensed mental health counselors and licensed marriage and family therapists to provide cross-profession clinical supervision, strengthening the behavioral health workforce and expanding access to care statewide. We led efforts to delay the zero-emission school bus mandate by five years, giving schools, power producers and manufacturers time to fund purchases, build infrastructure and ensure effective, equitable implementation across communities statewide.”
Key industries: Healthcare, education, corporate, energy, cannabis, labor, financial services, human services, gambling, transportation
Notable clients: Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, University of Rochester, CTIA, Empire State Association of Assisted Living, HSBC, New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association, Adirondack Community Foundation
Other key employees: Sean Doolan, Estibaliz Alonso, Benjamin Bodner, James Carr, Katy Coleman, Carla Downie, Lev Ginsburg, Caron O’Brien Crummey, Matthew Leonardo, Julie Marlette, David Previte, Wendy Saunders, Janet Silver, Steve Simmons, Brittany Vogel
7. Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies and Cozen O’Connor
Rose Christ, Co-Chair, New York Practice
Katie Schwab, Co-Chair, New York Practice
Biggest accomplishment:
“Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies strengthened its position as one of New York’s leading integrated state and local government relations practices in 2026. While expanding its Albany bench and statewide client base, the team secured more than $48 million in New York City budget funding, achieving its highest funding success rate on record by securing funding for virtually every client request. At the state level, the practice secured more than $1.3 million in discretionary funding, helped clients obtain $93 million through state programs, advanced seven priority bills through introduction or passage and coordinated 15+ client advocacy days at the state Capitol.”
Key industries: Real estate and affordable housing, arts and culture, education, trade associations, nonprofit services, technology
Notable clients: The Broadway League, New York University, New York City BID Association, CityBridge, Extell Development, McDonald’s
Other key employees: Stuart Shorenstein, Kenneth Fisher, Jamie Ansorge, Ashley Thompson DiNardo, Katrell Lewis, Patrick Lespinasse, Zakariah Malik, Maura Avington, Jake Brownstein, Leila Haller, Rachel Scall
8. The Parkside Group
Alexia Holden, Vice President
Katelyn O’Leary-Schweitzer, Vice President
Paul Thomas, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“We are incredibly proud of our win this year on behalf of Fidelity Information Services to transition from outdated EBT cards to new chip-enabled cards that will finally protect 2.9 million New Yorkers from having their SNAP benefits stolen. FIS will provide the new cards, and we worked on their behalf with the Hochul administration and key lawmakers to secure nearly $17 million in the most recent budget to advance this initiative. As the governor said, ‘Modernizing our EBT system is the most effective tool we have to prevent heartless criminals from preying on some of our most vulnerable residents.’”
Key industries: Technology and telecommunications, sports, entertainment and gambling, energy and the environment, nonprofits, labor
Notable clients: Major League Baseball, Microsoft, National September 11 Memorial & Museum, UFCW Local 1500, U.S. Energy Foundation
Other key employees: Dave Friedfel, Jake Herring, Kalima Johnson, Dan Katz, Benjamin Kern
9. Hollis Public Affairs
Brian W. Simon, Founder and Managing Partner
Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, Senior Partner
Larisa Wick, Partner
Alan Rosenberg, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“Hollis Public Affairs delivered major government affairs victories across New York over the past year. HPA helped secure a sweep of community board approvals for Queens Future’s Metropolitan Park casino proposal, advancing one of the city’s most significant development projects. Its nonprofit practice secured public funding for YWCA Brooklyn and advanced major projects, like Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens’ La Casita affordable housing development, to construction. The firm also significantly expanded its procurement and technology client roster while advising companies navigating complex government processes and helping clients secure multimillion-dollar deals from SaaS to infrastructure solutions across city and state agencies.”
Key industries: Technology, transportation and infrastructure, healthcare, financial services, nonprofits
Notable clients: General Motors, Airbnb, Lowe’s, KPMG, Carnegie Hall, Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Other key employees: Bea Armony, Iza Choudrey, Emily Contillo, Laura Fierro, Zach Haberman, Karina Jimenez, Tara Kulkarni, Andrew Manshel, Janee Markowicz, Gregory Mitchell, Kassandra Perez-Desir, Isa Puello, Terri Richardson, Zachary Rubin, Jeremiah Williams
10. Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno
Vito R. Pitta, Managing Member
Vincent F. Pitta, Chair
Robert Bishop, Founding Member
Jon Del Giorno, Founding Member
Carlos Beato, Member
Biggest accomplishment:
“During 2026, Pitta Bishop has played an active role in pension reform legislation, government funding, procurement and labor contract negotiations. Our advocacy led to 20 year/half pay pensions for New York City corrections and New York City uniformed sanitation workers, reduced contributions and lower retirement age for select civilian employees, and increased benefits for widows and enhanced retention for police. Our efforts have led to millions of dollars of support for our not-for-profits and substantial success in the procurement arena. Additionally, Pitta Bishop played critical roles in supporting several private and public sector labor union clients in their contract negotiations.”
Key industries: Organized labor, nonprofit social services, real estate development, transportation, healthcare
Notable clients: AECOM, Detectives’ Endowment Association, Lieutenants Benevolent Association of the City of New York, NYPD Captains Endowment Association, New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters, Public Health Solutions
Other key employees: Theresa Cosgrove, Salvatore Cassano, Tony Quesada, Ardian Tagani, Andre Mozeak, Ashley Meza, Brian Krapf, Ethan Wyman, Alex Brown
11. Constantinople & Vallone Consulting
Anthony Constantinople, Partner
Perry Vallone, Partner
Janet Peguero, Chief Operating Officer
Biggest accomplishment:
“Our proudest achievements this year include shepherding the Kingsbridge Armory’s development and disposition, bringing new life and affordable homes to the Bronx, and advancing a rezoning in Staten Island with our client, Mega Contracting, despite steep political headwinds. On the state side, we secured $6.5 million in the fiscal year 2027 budget for low-income AP students and new AP courses, and helped nonprofit clients win funding for mental health initiatives. By year’s end, we’ll have helped clients close financing on roughly 10 new 100% affordable developments citywide and statewide. We’re also proud to welcome Eric Henry to our team.”
Key industries: Real estate development, energy, technology, nonprofits, labor and workforce
Notable clients: Waste Management, YAI, College Board, Lyft, T-Mobile
Other key employees: Steve Williams, Lauren George, Jonathan Reyes, Eric Henry, Bernadette DeVito
12. MirRam Group
Eduardo Castell, Managing Partner
Catherine Torres, Partner
John Emrick, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“The MirRam Group’s biggest accomplishment this year was helping clients successfully navigate a new political landscape with new leadership at both City Hall and in the New York City Council. As new leaders took office, shifting priorities, relationships and funding decisions created both uncertainty and opportunity. Our government relations and communications teams helped clients adapt quickly, build productive relationships with new decisionmakers and advance their priorities. From securing critical public funding to shaping policy conversations and protecting essential programs, we turned a period of political transition into meaningful results for the organizations and communities we serve.”
Key industries: Housing, technology, arts and cultural groups, labor, social services nonprofits
Notable clients: Amazon, Queens Future, New York State Association for Affordable Housing, Greater New York Hospital Association, Acacia Network, Hispanic Federation, Samaritan Daytop Foundation
Other key employees: Dana Carotenuto, Matthew R. Smalls, Reginald Johnson, Ana Chireno, Pedro Carrillo, Stephanie Miliano
13. Albany Strategic Advisors
Allison Lee, CEO
Dan Cain, Executive Vice President
Kara Grippen, Vice President
Biggest accomplishment:
“ASA delivered major wins across New York’s toughest policy and regulatory arenas: ASA worked with the CAR coalition to develop and enact historic auto insurance and tort reforms designed to bring down rates; capped off 16 years of work with CHPE to launch its clean energy transmission line; passed comprehensive competency restoration reform legislation on behalf of the New York State Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors; secured much-needed funding for public television; quadrupled the volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker income tax credit; and passed legislation with the Vera Institute of Justice to allow certain plea agreements to fall outside mandatory minimum sentencing requirements.”
Key industries: Economic development, energy, healthcare, public safety, technology
Notable clients: Netflix, Madison Square Garden, Highmark Western and Northeastern New York, Con Edison, Delta Air Lines, TransUnion, Vornado Realty Trust
Other key employees: Mike O’Leary, Jill Behrmann, Justin Birzon, Michela Wilson, Rebecca Coolidge and Samantha Merry
14. Davidoff Hutcher & Citron
Sean Crowley, Partner and Interim Chair of the New York State Government Relations Group
Bianca Rajpersaud, Managing Director, Government Relations
Zack Fink, Director of External Affairs
Biggest accomplishment:
“Over the past 12 months, Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP celebrated more than 50 years in practice. Among the firm’s proudest achievements during this milestone year was its work with client World Without Exploitation to close a critical loophole in New York state law. DHC successfully advocated for legislation reclassifying the solicitation of sex from minors between the ages of 14 and 18 as a felony. Remarkably, this significant legislative change was achieved in under 12 months – a testament to DHC’s commitment to ensuring the law fully reflects the severity of this crime.”
Key industries: Labor, technology, nonprofits, aviation, real estate, economic development
Notable clients: Coalition for Ticket Fairness, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Accenture, SCO Family of Services, New York Road Contractors Association, VertiPorts
15. Mercury
Patrick McCarthy, Partner
Jan Feuerstadt, Partner
Jake Dilemani, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“Energy and the environment remained a focus, from advancing emissions reduction with state government to supporting phase one of the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail. On consumer protection, we advised and helped shape legislative language and implementation of legislation safeguarding everyday services, including click to cancel protections, and shaped how New York regulates junk fees. In health and mental health, final weeks of session brought passage of meaningful legislation. We also helped advance Amtrak’s Gateway Program, secured a tax rate change for OTB generating new revenue for Western New York, and won increased funding for aging services and voting reforms in Central New York.”
Key industries: Transportation and infrastructure, cannabis, gambling, healthcare, financial services, climate and energy
Notable clients: Amtrak, ZoomInfo, Association on Aging in New York, Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp., Center for Climate Integrity, Cornell University
Other key employees: Charlie King, Jonathan Greenspun, Deanne Braveman, Racquel Saddler, Ramon Contreras, Daryn Dusansky, Jordan Pemberton
16. O’Donnell & Associates
Jack O’Donnell, Managing Partner
Kara Hughes, Senior Adviser and Head of New York City Practice
Ralph R. Ortega, Vice President of Public Affairs
Biggest accomplishment:
“From Albany to communities across New York, and with a growing New York City practice delivering new opportunities and deeper client partnerships, O’Donnell & Associates built on another year of wins. The firm secured record investments in SUNY research and innovation, advanced workers’ compensation fraud reforms, expanded support for nonprofits, increased access to healthcare, moved affordable housing and economic development initiatives forward, strengthened protections for children with life-threatening allergies through Elijah’s Law, and helped secure major investments in tourism, the arts and cultural institutions, creating lasting benefits in every corner of the state.”
Key industries: Economic development, fintech, energy, healthcare, transportation, cultural tourism
Notable clients: North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, M&T Bank, Delaware North, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, University at Buffalo, American Museum of Natural History
Other key employees: Marc Cohen, Jim Moore
17. Manatt
Jim Walsh, Partner
Julia Donnaruma, Senior Adviser
Gregory Pratt, Senior Adviser
Biggest accomplishment:
“We worked with the Hochul administration and the state Legislature to modify the State Environmental Quality Review process to better support the development of much-needed affordable housing, a significant achievement this year. We also continued to help secure critical funding for health care, housing and community and cultural assets, including libraries and museums. Our clients remained at the forefront of efforts to ensure New York remains both economically competitive and equitable so all New Yorkers have the opportunity to succeed.”
Key industries: Healthcare, energy, higher education, affordable housing, nonprofits, cultural institutions
Notable clients: SBH Health System, NRG Energy, Associated Medical Schools of New York, New York State Association for Affordable Housing, Thomson Reuters
18. Patrick B. Jenkins & Associates
Patrick B. Jenkins, President
Jennifer Richardson, Senior Vice President
Cory Loomis, Legislative Director
Biggest accomplishment:
“We are extremely proud of everything that we achieve for our clients, especially assisting Resorts World New York to open New York City’s first full-scale casino and advancing legislation to improve safety for children entering and exiting school buses.”
Key industries: Gambling, education, telecommunications, labor, nonprofits
Notable clients: Genting New York, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Charter Communications, BusPatrol
Other key employees: Dwayne Andrews, Trudy Tetteh, Bharati Kemraj, David Tanis
19. Park Strategies
Kevin Bronner, Partner
Nora Boyle, Managing Director
Christopher D’Amato, Partner, Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Biggest accomplishment:
“Our Government Relations practice delivered another successful year, achieving major policy victories while expanding statewide capabilities. We advanced New York’s auto insurance reforms, secured critical funding for financially distressed hospitals, established model frameworks for travel and pet insurance, and helped secure the largest highway funding allocation in state history. We also supported Strategic Communications in securing an exclusive enterprise cloud services contract and advanced legislation to allow New York to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. To support continued growth, we strengthened our Long Island and Syracuse offices and expanded our healthcare expertise with the addition of Nora Boyle.”
Key industries: Healthcare, insurance, energy and environment, racing and gambling, transportation, local government and local siting
Notable clients: State Farm, NextEra, Iroquois Healthcare Association, 1/ST Technology, Rocket Companies, PMI U.S.
Other key employees: Megan Osika, Jay Bove, Fred Hiffa, Tom Buchan, Ryan Moses, Bill McGahay, Michael Wilton, Lisa Marrello, Dave Poleto, Greg Serio, Nick Barrella, Sean King
20. CMW Strategies
Michael Woloz, Founder and Managing Partner
Danna DeBlasio, Partner
Regina Poreda Ryan, Managing Director
Biggest accomplishment:
“CMW helped to secure over $200 million in expense and capital funding for our arts, culture and nonprofit clients in the fiscal year 2027 budget, once again playing a pivotal role in ensuring essential services for New Yorkers continue uninterrupted and in many cases, with increased baselined funding. Examples include arts and culture, parks, right-sizing pay for indigent defense attorneys and funding services for small businesses and MWBEs.”
Key industries: Arts and culture, technology, transportation, real estate, corporate, nonprofits
Notable clients: Con Edison, Netflix, TikTok, Waymo, New York Botanical Garden, Safe Horizon
Other key employees: Skip Piscitelli, Kathleen Cudahy, Caroline Engel, Evelyn Pope, Anu Otgonbayar, Imani Mayo, Jasmine Short, Elias Kassel
21. Statewide Public Affairs
Christopher Duryea, Managing Partner
Wayne Lair Jr., Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“2026 was another year of growth and delivering incredible wins for our clients, including liquor wholesaler fee reform, reforming auto window film laws in partnership with law enforcement, securing funding for quantum computing commercialization hubs and securing first-time state funding for Girls Inc. and ArtsWestchester.”
Key industries: Emerging technologies and innovation, energy and environment, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications
Notable clients: Comcast, Home Depot, IBM, Intuit, IBM, New York State Restaurant Association
Other key employees: Jim Quent, Kelly MacMillan, Charlie Diamond, Carrie Harring, Brian Quiara, John Olsen, Ty Mills, Gillian Hamilton, Sara Castelli, Elizabeth Donohue, Carol Hamilton
22. McBride Consulting & Business Development Group
Jon Schneider, Managing Partner
Tom Cilmi, Senior Vice President, Local Governments Practice
Martha Ayon, Vice President, Government Affairs and Labor Relations – New York City
Biggest accomplishment:
“We are proud to support our clients in the energy sector and ensure the proliferation of critical infrastructure throughout New York. Whether natural gas, wind, transmission or battery energy storage systems, we have spent the last year advancing inclusive energy policies at the state level and delivering projects in each sector at the local level. Safe and reliable energy infrastructure is the underpinning of our economy, paramount to public safety and essential to homeland security.”
Key industries: Energy and infrastructure, workforce and supportive housing, healthcare and hospitals, nonprofits and cultural institutions, transportation and aviation
Notable clients: National Grid, The NRP Group, Northwell Health, Kinexion, Recurrent Energy, Northeastern Aviation
Other key employees: Robert McBride, Rebecca Sinclair
23. Dickinson & Avella
Eglantina Haxhillari, Senior Vice President, Government Relations
Mike Avella Jr., Senior Vice President, Government Relations
Aung Hset, Legislative Director
Biggest accomplishment:
“We led lobbying efforts that secured historic auto insurance reforms included in the final state budget, addressing fraud and excessive litigation – two key drivers of rising insurance costs. We also advanced legislation to strengthen recruitment and retention of New York City uniformed firefighters while supporting additional pension benefits. Our advocacy helped pass legislation extending the presumptive eligibility period for injuries and illnesses affecting first responders involved in World Trade Center rescue and recovery efforts. In addition, we worked with legislative leaders in both houses to secure first passage of a constitutional amendment advancing redistricting reform.”
Key industries: Gambling, insurance, healthcare, labor, voting and elections reform
Notable clients: Queens Future, Responsive Gov Action, Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York, PhRMA, Uniformed Fire Officers Association, Hotel and Gaming Trades Council
24. Cordo & Co.
Adam Richardson, Partner
Kristin Ruggles, Executive Vice President
Alison Rimkunas, Executive Vice President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Biggest accomplishment:
“Cordo & Company was instrumental in achieving two major client priorities this year. After years of effort and legislative changes, Resorts World New York City was successfully awarded and licensed to operate a commercial casino in downstate New York. We also led advocacy on behalf of Penguin Random House and a broad coalition supporting the Freedom to Read Act (S8630A/A9537A), which passed both houses of the state Legislature and establishes fair, transparent procedures for reviewing challenged school library materials while protecting against viewpoint-based censorship.”
Key industries: Healthcare, labor, education, nonprofit, alcohol policy
Notable clients: 1199SEIU, Genting New York, Penguin Random House, New York State Beer Wholesalers Association, CVS Health
Other key employees: Amy Agars, Adrian Shufelt
25. Shenker Russo & Clark
Douglas Clark, Co-Managing Partner
Theresa Russo, CEO and Co-Managing Partner
Philip Bolen, Director of Public Policy
Biggest accomplishment:
“Ace Venture’s successful approval and launch as one of New York’s first vertically integrated minority-owned cannabis operators stands out as one of the most significant and high-profile lobbying and regulatory wins of the 2026 session. Guided by Shenker Russo & Clark’s government affairs and legal lobbying team, the project brought together entrepreneurs, entertainment leaders and policymakers to navigate one of the most complex regulatory environments in the country.”
Key industries: Banking and financial services, automobile dealers, clean fuels and energy, labor, alcohol and hospitality law, cannabis
Notable clients: Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, New York Bankers Association, New York State Pipe Trades Association, Center for Disability Services, Clean Fuels Alliance America, Feeding New York State
Other key employees: Jill T. Sandhaas, Ed Draves, Michael Trunzo, Ruben Lindo, Erin Hammond, Mia Wolfe, Maston Sansom, Matthew Lauricella, Richard Lauricella, Michael Relyea, Amelianne McDonnell, Rachel Luna, Ashley Worobey, Jessica Gammans, Sherley Mangroo
26. Catalyst Government Relations
Chris Bombardier, President
Kate Knight, Managing Director
Scott Wexler, Managing Director
Biggest accomplishment:
“Among our many client accomplishments, one of the most meaningful was our pro bono work on behalf of the family of NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia, who was killed in the line of duty. Her three children were left orphaned, yet state law denied them the enhanced death benefits they would have received had Detective Familia been married. After years of advocacy by the family, we were honored to help secure bipartisan legislative support to correct this inequity, ensuring these children – and others facing similar tragedies – receive the benefits and protections they deserve.”
Key industries: Healthcare, gambling, transportation, tech
Notable clients: Microsoft, AT&T, Churchill Downs, Waymo, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Grubhub
Other key employees: Christopher Grimaldi, Felicia Harris, Jen Isenstein
27. Akerman LLP
Joshua Rinesmith, Co-Chair, Land Use and Development Practice
Key industries: Real estate, construction
Notable clients: Maddd Equities, Thorobird Companies, Federici Builders Corp., Russo’s On The Bay, St. Francis Preparatory School
28. The Roffe Group of Robinson+Cole
Christine Rutigliano, President
Andrew Roffe, Partner
Alexandra Moore, Managing Director
Biggest accomplishment:
“The Roffe Group at Robinson+Cole is proud to partner with a diverse portfolio of clients across industries and policy areas, helping them navigate complex governmental landscapes and achieve meaningful results. Across New York state and New York City, our work has delivered measurable impact, including securing millions in funding for women’s and reproductive health, guiding organizations through complex regulatory processes in areas such as energy, professional licensure and education, and advancing key legislative priorities. In 2026, we continued to help clients turn policy goals into tangible outcomes that strengthen industries, support communities and benefit countless New Yorkers.”
Key industries: Healthcare, energy, environment, technology, insurance, education, procurement, nonprofits
Notable clients: Apple, Constellation, Excess Line Association of New York, NewYork-Presbyterian, Vineyard Offshore, Xerox
Other key employees: Patrick Zlogar, Caley Taratus
29. Geto & de Milly
Michele de Milly, Principal
Ethan Geto, Principal
Biggest accomplishment:
“Geto & de Milly takes pride in our relationships in government and throughout the civic realm. We deliver results for clients citywide, enhancing the built environment and securing critical funding for vital nonprofits. This past year, we have focused on moving the outstanding 100 Gold St. project forward, working closely with our partners in city government to deliver thousands of units of housing. Geto & de Milly’s Sports practice has significantly expanded. We’re busy getting ready to open the NYCFC soccer stadium, Etihad Park, in Queens and extending the reach of tennis and cricket in the tristate area.”
Key industries: Real estate development, professional sports venues, life sciences, hospitality, education, arts, justice reform, mental health, LGBTQ+ rights, social services
Notable clients: PepsiCo, GFP Real Estate, New York City FC, The Brodsky Organization, Sportime Club & John McEnroe Tennis Academy, Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center, New Alternatives for Children, Playwrights Horizons
Other key employees: Daniel White, Maya Kremen, Julie Hendricks-Atkins, Mark Benoit, Christopher Johnson, Laura Dolan
30. Cojo Strategies
Corey Johnson, Founder
Key industries: Real estate, sports, transportation, healthcare, labor, gambling
Notable clients: Brooklyn Nets, Lyft, United Federation of Teachers, Northwell Health, Central Park Conservancy, Bally’s
31. Oaktree Solutions
Frank Carone, Founder and Chair
Key industries: Real estate, nonprofits, healthcare, education
Notable clients: Talkspace, Gravity, BRIC Arts Media, Queens Public Television, Open Plans
32. London House
Jason Laidley, Founder
Key industries: Healthcare, higher education, transportation, technology, real estate
Notable clients: American Heart Association, Fordham University, Charter Communications, Waymo, The Bronx Defenders
33. Malkin & Ross
Christine Tramontano, Chief of Staff and Vice President
Jessica Schafroth, Vice President
Biggest accomplishment:
“Working alongside clients, M&R secured passage of the nation’s first data center moratorium, ensured the enacted budget included critical protections for immigrant communities, and advocated for historic investments in New York’s childcare sector. M&R helped secure the appointment of the first formerly incarcerated individual to the state Commission of Correction, advancing more representative prison oversight. M&R also played a key role in passing social work licensure reform and integrated licensing for (state Office of Mental Health) and (state Office of Addiction Services and Supports) providers. These reforms will strengthen workforce recruitment and retention while reducing barriers to care and expanding access to behavioral health services.”
Key industries: Physical and mental health care and substance abuse services, criminal justice reform, sexual and gender-based violence and harassment services, immigration, worker justice, renewable energy, environmental justice
Notable clients: Environmental Working Group, Fountain House, National Employment Lawyers Association-New York, National Association of Social Workers-New York, New York Civil Liberties Union, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
Other key employees: Arthur Malkin, Amanda Cavanaugh, Carol Ann Lemon, Cylas Martell-Crawford, Stacie Orell, Chloe Pierce, Brendan Principato, Brandon Reed, Andrea Smyth
34. Tress Capitol Advisors
Kristen Murphy, CEO
Dan Leinung, Counsel and Senior Lobbyist
Biggest accomplishment:
“We enacted a law updating New York’s antiquated charitable gaming statute; secured capital and operating funding for civil legal service providers; passed legislation ensuring that children have access to important health supports while attending summer camp; we worked to pass legislation to allow incarcerated individuals to enroll in Medicaid prior to release; and worked in coalition to gain approval for measures that improve the state’s process for contracting with nonprofit organizations for service delivery.”
Key industries: Health and human services, legal services and criminal justice, biotechnology, children’s summer camps, finance, charitable gambling
Notable clients: Arrow International, New York State Camp Directors Association, Callen-Lorde, Empire Justice Center, PhRMA, Legal Action Center
Other key employee: Michelle Walsh
35. Masiello Martucci Hughes Kulpa
Anthony Masiello, President
Victor Martucci, Managing Partner
Michael Hughes, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“Our firm’s biggest accomplishment in the last 12 months was successfully navigating a very challenging state budget process for our clients. We are proud to consistently deliver for our clients regardless of the economic or political climate.”
Key industries: Healthcare, municipal government, transportation, public authorities, education, nonprofits and cultural institutions
Notable clients: LeChase, Spark Therapeutics, Tonawanda, Catholic Charities of Buffalo, Ciminelli Real Estate Corp., New York Library Association
Other key employees: Brian Kulpa, Allie Castilloux
36. Yoswein New York
Joni Yoswein, Founder and CEO
Jamie Van Bramer, President
Jeffrey Denman, Vice President
Biggest accomplishment:
“Last year saw YNY helping to protect our immigrant communities with increased New York City Council deportation defense funding (Brooklyn Defenders); securing city funding for innovative education programs (New York City Outward Bound) and millions in state capital grants for library branches (Brooklyn Public Library); achieving legislative victories in Albany for New York City’s restaurant industry (New York City Hospitality Alliance); ongoing advocacy for New York’s safety net hospitals and higher ed institutions (SUNY Downstate and Downstate Medical School); and the passage of key state legislation to support harness horsemen, standardbred breeders and agriculture across New York (Standardbred Owners Association of New York and Blue Chip Farms).”
Key industries: Real estate development and land use campaigns, technology and entrepreneurship, educational and cultural nonprofits, trade organizations, healthcare
Notable clients: Wegmans Food Markets, Amazon, New York City Hospitality Alliance, Brooklyn Public Library, Housing Works
Other key employees: Kate Cucco, Dallas Trombley
37. Featherstonhaugh & McCardle
Jonathan McCardle, Partner
Jordine Jones, New 2027 Session Team Member
David Fleming Jr., Chief Operating Officer
Biggest accomplishment:
“Featherstonhaugh & McCardle’s strategic contributions across multiple industries have advanced our clients’ goals and fostered meaningful community outcomes over the past year. These achievements reflect the deep trust placed in us and the unwavering commitment that defines our work. We remain honored to uphold this legacy of excellence and deliver a lasting, measurable impact for those we serve.”
Key industries: Healthcare, construction and engineering, information technology, death care, gambling, racing and wagering
Notable clients: CVS Health, General Contractors Association of New York, New York State Association of Cemeteries, Robin Hood, New York State Bottlers Association
Other key employees: James D. Featherstonhaugh, Ryan J. Banagan, Brendan J. Boyle, Bruce W. Geiger, Justin A. Hogan, Mark C. Kriss, Stephen D. Morgan
38. Tonio Burgos & Associates
Tonio Burgos, Founder and CEO
Kristen Walsh, President – New York
Biggest accomplishment:
“TBA’s clients have achieved many successes throughout the year, from affordable housing projects breaking ground to winning procurement opportunities and fighting for sound policy decisions. TBA has helped clients navigate the public and private sectors throughout the state for nearly 40 years.”
Key industries: Transportation and infrastructure, energy, healthcare, real estate, technology, procurement and business development
Notable clients: Wynn Resorts, PSEG, Visa, Bechtel, United Airlines
39. Tusk Strategies
Chris Coffey, Partner and CEO
Key industries: Financial services, technology, education, healthcare, arts and culture
Notable clients: New York City Charter School Center, Somos Community Care, Cubic, McDonald’s, Charter Communications, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
40. Moonshot Strategies
Jason Ortiz, Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Jenny Sedlis, Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Biggest accomplishment:
“Moonshot Strategies managed the successful public relations, lobbying and advocacy campaign for Citizens for Affordable Rates, a coalition funded mainly by Uber, which advocated for Gov. Kathy Hochul’s successful reforms to the state’s car insurance statutes.”
Key industries: Labor, insurance, education reform, private equity, criminal justice reform, gambling
Notable clients: Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, Genting New York, Uber, Citadel, Vera Institute of Justice, Human Services Council
41. Allied Government Affairs
Jeff Klein, President
Michelle Dolgow, Chief Operating Officer
Diane Savino, Director of New York State Practice
Biggest accomplishment:
“We spearheaded community engagement on behalf of the Bally’s Ferry Point Park project to help secure one of three coveted casino licenses. Bally’s resort will be the largest private investment in the Bronx’s history, creating 15,000 construction jobs and 4,000 permanent jobs. We assisted in securing millions in state capital dollars to create the first skilled nursing home for the developmentally disabled in New York state. We assisted St. Joseph’s hospital in obtaining over $50 million in state Department of Health capital dollars for infrastructure and tech upgrades. We also worked with United Hebrew home in New Rochelle to help secure capital funding for a new dialysis center.”
Key industries: Healthcare, hotels and gambling, real estate development and housing, information and technology, marketing and food delivery
Notable clients: New York Apartment Association, Simone Development, MTX Group, Grubhub, The Center for Discovery, Bally’s
42. Whiteman Osterman & Hanna
Katherine Herlihy, Partner
Frank Fanshawe, Partner
Kevin Quinn, Partner
Richard Leckerling, Senior Counsel
Key industries: Healthcare, education, insurance, finance, real estate
Notable clients: American Express, TIAA, Amazon, Quest Diagnostics, Pearson, Hertz
Other key employees: Benjamin Eddy, John Czajka
43. Plummer, Wigger & Hohman
Dan Plummer, Partner
Scott Wigger, Partner
Katie Hohman, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“We assisted with the expansion of the GE Vernova Advanced Research Center Frontier Campus in Niskayuna, represented by an investment of over $110 million by GE Vernova and New York state, to help promote the next generation of energy research. Programs that will be supported by this investment include advanced robotics and autonomous AI-assisted inspection technology; high-purity water system development; advanced materials and manufacturing technologies; cutting-edge power conversion technologies critical to future grid flexibility, resilience and power flow control; comprehensive electrical system simulations and testing platforms; and a 10-ton direct air capture unit, a pioneering technology in legacy (carbon dioxide) removal.”
Key industries: Energy, economic development, transportation, environment, workforce development, public infrastructure
Notable clients: GE Vernova, New York Transco, Kraft Heinz Company, Railroads of New York, Genesee County, Center for Employment Opportunities
Other key employee: Caitlyn O’Connell
44. Fried Frank
Zachary Bernstein, Partner
Key industries: Real estate, land use
Notable clients: Bally’s, Airbnb, Douglaston Development, Con Edison, SL Green Realty Corp.
45. State & Broadway
Lawrence Scherer, President and Co-Founder
Joyce Elie, Senior Vice President
Richard Winsten, Senior Lobbyist
Biggest accomplishment:
“State & Broadway has emerged as a leader in advancing responsible artificial intelligence policy, securing landmark protections against unauthorized digital replication, the nation’s first law requiring disclosure of photorealistic AI-generated humans in advertising, and passage of the NY Fair News Act mandating disclosure of AI-generated news content. The firm also helped secure historic expansions of the Empire State Film Production Tax Credit and full state funding for CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies and steer more than $10 million for EverGreen Meadow Academy’s pioneering campus serving at-risk girls, and also launched the HCRA Revenue Reform Coalition, preventing a tax increase on employer-sponsored health benefits.”
Key industries: Labor unions, film and TV, entertainment, artificial intelligence, financial services, insurance
Notable clients: New York Film & Television Union Coalition, SAG-AFTRA, HCRA Reform Revenue Coalition, Center for Countering Digital Hate, EverGreen Meadow Academy
Other key employees: Patrick Kennedy, Alexa Vickery, Prijenett Flores
46. Empire Strategic Planning
Nick Spano, President
Maureen Kronau, Managing Director
John Spano, Senior Vice President
Biggest accomplishment:
“Our firm’s most significant achievement has been successfully navigating a challenging financial budget year at the state Capitol. Representing not-for-profits and hospitals across New York state, we helped restore crucial funding and prevented further cuts to essential programs.”
Key industries: Healthcare, affordable housing, community services, law enforcement, unions, nonprofits
Notable clients: Greater New York Hospital Association, Westchester Parks Foundation, New York Propane Gas Association, town of Ramapo, Sunshine Children’s Hospital, National Association of Wine Retailers
47. Empire Consulting Group
Ebony Meeks-Laidley, Partner and Head of New York Office
Indhira Mojica, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“Empire Consulting Group has worked tirelessly this year to support balanced legislation in the New York City Council for homeowners, third-party delivery services and small-business owners. In the state, we fought to support the governor’s insurance budget priorities in addition to working with the Legislature to prevent the passing of an unaffordable, impractical extended producer responsibility bill. We’ve served as strategic advisers in navigating the city and state across multiple industries. We are a minority-owned, women-led firm and our continued growth has been a testament to our commitment to supporting our clients to help them achieve their goals.”
Key industries: Transportation, technology, energy, communications
Notable clients: Airbnb, American Airlines, BlackRock, DoorDash, ExxonMobil, Reworld, Verizon
48. Patricia Lynch Associates
Patricia Lynch, President and Owner
Charles Gliatta, Senior Vice President and Director of Legislative Affairs
Beau Foreman, Chief of Staff
Biggest accomplishment:
“Among the firm’s many victories this year on behalf of our clients, one of the most revered accomplishments was the successful effort to secure the largest state economic development grant in the history of Westchester County for the transformational Galleria project in downtown White Plains.”
Key industries: Real estate, energy, entertainment, transportation
Notable clients: The Walt Disney Company, Extell, RXR, Cappelli Organization, Hudson Transition Connector, Avis Budget Group
Other key employee: Gina Fazzone
49. Fontas Advisors
George Fontas, Founder and CEO
Key industries: Real estate, nonprofits, technology, education, transportation
Notable clients: The Floating Hospital, LeFrak Organization, SAS Institute, Homeowners for an Affordable New York, HeliNY
50. The Elk Street Group
Diane Frazier, Partner
Andrea K. DeBow, Partner
James McMahon, Partner
Biggest accomplishment:
“Elk Street Group has built a reputation for delivering results for clients. The firm has consistently secured critical Medicaid funding for healthcare provider clients. In 2026, ESG is proud of the enactment of Medicaid funding for EMS treatment in place, and for securing essential Statewide Mass Transportation Operating Assistance funding. ESG has been instrumental in securing funding for city and statewide affordable and supportive housing initiatives. By positioning clients as authoritative industry experts, ESG ensures they are heard and considered trusted resources by government leaders. This approach helps clients navigate our complex legislative and regulatory landscape to achieve their goals.”
Key industries: Healthcare, banking and financial services, affordable housing development, transportation, construction
Notable clients: Bank of America, United New York Ambulance Network, Coach USA, New York Providers Alliance, Fifth Avenue Committee
Other key employees: Maureen Frazier, Pablo Zangerle
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