Affiliations, Memberships, and Partnerships

MC&A maintains many integral relationships with leading national and state organizations. These strategic relationships keep us well versed in our practice areas and help enable the firm to offer the highest levels representation to our clients.

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National Association of State Lobbyists

A network of leading state government affairs professionals and state lobbyists across America,  members have been selected on the basis of their experience and proven success in representing the interests of their clients. Members are known in each of their states for their integrity, business ethics and expertise, and will bring strategic counsel, understanding and valued relationships to your advantage.

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Dentons 50-State Government Affairs Network

Dentons 50 is a full-service, 50-state public policy and advocacy network offering unrivaled reach and depth in state capitols across the nation. Comprised of professionals with local expertise and experience managing policy issues in centers of power at the state and local levels, Dentons 50 is a comprehensive, centralized resource for any business faced with complex, multistate policy matters.

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Maryland State Ethics Commission

The goals of the State Ethics Commission, as established by the Public Ethics Law (State Government Article, Title 15) are as follows: To ensure the public has the highest trust in its State officials and employees and to assure the public that decisions are made impartially and with independence of judgment. To ensure State business is conducted free from improper influence, or even the appearance of improper influence. To prevent conflicts of interest by administering public disclosure programs and standards of conduct for State employees, officials and lobbyists.

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Maryland State Board of Elections

The mission of the State Board is to provide all elig ible citizens of the State convenient access to voter registration; to provide all registered voters accessible locations in which they may exercise their right to vote, to ensure uniformity of election practices; to promote fair and equitable elections; and to maintain registration records, campaign fund reports, and other election-related data accurately and in a form that is accessible to the public.

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Affiliations, Memberships, and Partnerships

MC&A maintains many integral relationships with leading national and state organizations. These strategic relationships keep us well versed in our practice areas and help enable the firm to offer the highest levels representation to our clients.

Download the full report on our firm.

Download the full report on our firm.

National Association of State Lobbyists

A network of leading state government affairs professionals and state lobbyists across America,  members have been selected on the basis of their experience and proven success in representing the interests of their clients. Members are known in each of their states for their integrity, business ethics and expertise, and will bring strategic counsel, understanding and valued relationships to your advantage.

Visit NASL   

Dentons 50-State Government Affairs Network

Dentons 50 is a full-service, 50-state public policy and advocacy network offering unrivaled reach and depth in state capitols across the nation. Comprised of professionals with local expertise and experience managing policy issues in centers of power at the state and local levels, Dentons 50 is a comprehensive, centralized resource for any business faced with complex, multistate policy matters.

Visit Dentons 50   

Maryland State Ethics Commission

The goals of the State Ethics Commission, as established by the Public Ethics Law (State Government Article, Title 15) are as follows: To ensure the public has the highest trust in its State officials and employees and to assure the public that decisions are made impartially and with independence of judgment. To ensure State business is conducted free from improper influence, or even the appearance of improper influence. To prevent conflicts of interest by administering public disclosure programs and standards of conduct for State employees, officials and lobbyists.

Visit Maryland State Ethics Commission   

Maryland State Board of Elections

The mission of the State Board is to provide all elig ible citizens of the State convenient access to voter registration; to provide all registered voters accessible locations in which they may exercise their right to vote, to ensure uniformity of election practices; to promote fair and equitable elections; and to maintain registration records, campaign fund reports, and other election-related data accurately and in a form that is accessible to the public.

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Maryland Register

This is an official publication of the State of Maryland and is published every two weeks. The Register serves as the temporary supplement to the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).

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Maryland General Assembly

The General Assembly is Maryland’s legislative body and directly represents the electorate. The state has 47 districts represented by 47 Senators and 141 Delegates.

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Maryland Office of Governor

Maryland Board of Public Works

Maryland Register

This is an official publication of the State of Maryland and is published every two weeks. The Register serves as the temporary supplement to the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).

Visit Maryland Register   

Maryland General Assembly

The General Assembly is Maryland’s legislative body and directly represents the electorate. The state has 47 districts represented by 47 Senators and 141 Delegates.

Visit Maryland General Assembly   

Maryland Office of Governor

Maryland Board of Public Works

Tips for Better Lobbying

Prepare a number of solid examples demonstrating how the proposal will effect various constituencies.
Digest your opponent’s arguments and be prepared to provide sound rebuttals to them.
Develop a brief, concise message that explains why you support or oppose the proposal and stick to it.
In politics, today’s opponent may be tomorrow’s proponent. Always leave the door open to future collaboration.
Fully understand what the proposal entails and its impact.
Conduct yourself professionally. Being overly argumentative can hurt your cause.
Prepare a number of solid examples demonstrating how the proposal will effect various constituencies.
Don’t just show up when you need something. Be a regular. Try dropping by or dropping a line just to say “good job” on any issue you think has been handled well.
Join a trade association or grassroots group where you work. Organizations like these will help maximize the effectiveness of your voice and your vote.
Gain an understanding where the legislator stands on an issue, and why, before discussing the matter with him or her. Never ask a lawmaker to do something you know they can’t.
Sometimes getting a lawmaker without a real stake in an issue to stay out of the fray can be a real plus. If you can’t get a yes vote, ask the lawmaker not to do anything that will hurt your position.
Face-to-face meetings with elected officials are the best opportunity to make your point. They can be held in a home or capitol office. Backing up the message delivered by a professional lobbyist with a constituent visit back home is often the most effective communication.

Tips for Better Lobbying

Prepare a number of solid examples demonstrating how the proposal will effect various constituencies.
Digest your opponent’s arguments and be prepared to provide sound rebuttals to them.
Develop a brief, concise message that explains why you support or oppose the proposal and stick to it.
In politics, today’s opponent may be tomorrow’s proponent. Always leave the door open to future collaboration.
Fully understand what the proposal entails and its impact.
Conduct yourself professionally. Being overly argumentative can hurt your cause.
Prepare a number of solid examples demonstrating how the proposal will effect various constituencies.
Don’t just show up when you need something. Be a regular. Try dropping by or dropping a line just to say “good job” on any issue you think has been handled well.
Join a trade association or grassroots group where you work. Organizations like these will help maximize the effectiveness of your voice and your vote.
Gain an understanding where the legislator stands on an issue, and why, before discussing the matter with him or her. Never ask a lawmaker to do something you know they can’t.
Sometimes getting a lawmaker without a real stake in an issue to stay out of the fray can be a real plus. If you can’t get a yes vote, ask the lawmaker not to do anything that will hurt your position.
Face-to-face meetings with elected officials are the best opportunity to make your point. They can be held in a home or capitol office. Backing up the message delivered by a professional lobbyist with a constituent visit back home is often the most effective communication.