Clifton works with corporations, small and medium-sized companies, nonprofit organizations, and associations with matters before federal, state, and local legislative and executive branches of government. He advocates for clients in a wide range of policy matters before state legislative and executive agencies.Prior to joining Taft Advisors, he served for over...
Stephania Rodriguez
As the youngest member of the group, Stephania serves as the group’s compliance manager. She is responsible for all state and federal lobby compliance matters and manages the firm’s political contributions. Prior to joining Taft Advisors, Stephania worked as a legal assistant for a local law firm where she specialized...
Mark Shublak
Mark is a trusted advisor with significant federal, state, and local government relations experience. He assists clients in a wide range of legislative, regulatory, and procurement matters at all levels of government. Executives of companies, leaders of business associations, public sector entities, and important non-profit organizations regularly turn to him...
Don Mottley
Don served four successful terms as an Ohio State Representative and is widely respected both inside and outside of government. He began his tenure in the Ohio House in 1993.While serving in the Ohio General Assembly, he chaired the Ways and Means and Agency Rule Review Committees and the Lottery...
Lacy Johnson
Lacy is partner-in-charge of Taft’s Washington, DC office. He is a preeminent, senior lawyer, who served on the Biden-Harris transition team, was a member of Vice President Harris’s Midwest Finance team, and is a trusted advisor and supporter of many Congressional leaders and members.Prior to his private legal practice, Lacy...
Kyle Hupfer
Kyle assists clients with various business issues, public policy matters, municipal finance, P3 projects, and strategic development. His clients include both emerging and established businesses, as well as individuals, trade associations and their members, tax-exempt organizations, and governmental and quasi-governmental entities.Kyle offers a unique perspective with his experience, positioning him...