Author: Maria Porter

Zack represents clients in a range of policy matters before state legislative and executive agencies.Prior to joining the firm, Zack was a policy associate for the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance and a public policy director for the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless, where he advocated for legislation at the Minnesota...

Melissa works closely with clients on developing public policy strategies and leverages her relationships with federal, state, and local officials. She is passionate about the connections between quality education, skills development, and economic success.Before Taft, Melissa gained experience as the manager of government affairs for a global aviation company, where...

Michael has over two decades of combined legal, government, and political experience and advocates for clients on a wide range of policy matters. From 2009 to 2023, he served in the Illinois House of Representatives, including as Chairman of the House Revenue and Finance Committee. Michael authored several key initiatives...

Rob advises clients on a wide range of policy and government relations matters. He has a long history of working in public safety administration. Prior to joining the firm, Rob served as Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Correction, a position he was appointed to in 2017 by Indiana Governor...

A former U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Tom provides strategic government relations counsel to clients. He regularly advises corporate CEOs and chief legal officers on a variety of government relations issues in Washington, internationally, and in major U.S. state capitals. Tom is a registered lobbyist before the U.S. Senate and House...

Christian is an experienced government and public affairs professional who advocates for clients in front of state and federal executive branch agencies, Congress, and state legislatures.Prior to joining Taft Advisors, Christian worked as vice president of government and external affairs for a large energy company operating in several states across...