Partners

Dedicated individuals with a proven record of success.

In an increasingly fragmented political environment, legislative success requires finding common ground among often polarized interests. 

As a bipartisan, majority-minority owned firm, our team reflects the diversity of perspectives and priorities in America today. Working together united in purpose we are uniquely able to understand and navigate competing viewpoints to build non-traditional coalitions that bridge the divide between polarization and legislative compromise. 

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Sam Geduldig

Sam Geduldig has been named as one of the top Republican lobbyists in Washington for 9 years in a row by The Hill newspaper. Before joining the all Republican government affairs firm CGCN Group, Sam spent years on Capitol Hill working for Bob Dole, John Boehner, Mike Oxley and Roy Blunt. As the Washingtonian noted, his “experiences allow him to offer his clients an exceptionally well-rounded view of the legislative process.”

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Jennifer Stewart

Jennifer Stewart has almost two decades of experience forging strong relationships with Democratic members of Congress while working in government relations, public policy, and on Capitol Hill. She has especially strong ties with many members of the Congressional Black Caucus, which she forged while working for Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and for Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY). After leaving the Hill, Jennifer served as Senior Policy Advisor at Bryan Cave, Government Affairs Manager for AstraZeneca and received her PhD in Education and Public Policy from American University. In 2011, Jennifer founded Stewart Strategies & Solutions, a government affairs firm which offers its clients creative and strategic approaches to public policy matters.

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John Stipicevic

John Stipicevic understands the inner-workings of the House floor – and what it takes to pass or stop legislation – as well as anyone in Washington. He spent nearly a dozen years in the Capitol, most recently as a top aide to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. He helped party leaders and chairmen craft legislative strategies and count votes, as well as playing key roles in a number of contested leadership races.

Recognized as a “Top Lobbyist” by The Hill newspaper, Stipicevic spent a decade at the center of every major issue before the House of Representatives. He was a member of the whip operations under Rep. McCarthy and his predecessors, former Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor and former Missouri Rep. Roy Blunt. During Stipicevic’s time in the House, few aides developed such close ties to members of Congress. “He knows the make-up of each member,” McCarthy said. In a testament to his goodwill on both sides of the aisle, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer also praised Stipicevic on the floor.

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Mike Williams

Michael Williams has over two decades of experience in business advocacy, strategic communications, as well as federal and state government service. He began his career in Washington serving as a Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs for President Bill Clinton, later moving on to manage government affairs for Credit Suisse and the Bond Markets Association. He is currently head of The Williams Group, a public policy and communications consulting firm specializing in government relations, public affairs, and corporate business development services.