Insider Intelligence

A team greater than the sum of the people who serve our clients. Ann, Brendan, Tony, Liz, Julie, Matt, Nicole, Jen, Monica, and Amber are the who in MLC. I’ve had the honor of hiring all, aside from Ann, whose legendary service to clients predates my joining the firm twenty years ago. In conversations I […]

While all of you know Ann Spagnuolo, our office manager, you may not know that this month Ann will celebrate her thirty-year anniversary at our firm. “Ann has been an integral part of our team for decades. Our clients, legislative staff, and our team members know what a key role she plays in ensuring our […]

My first job in politics was working for Congressman Sander Levin as a community liaison.  It was there I learned the process of making legislation and the influential role a lobbyist played.  I remember asking mentors how I could become a lobbyist and their response, “it’s a tap on the shoulder kind of job.”  My […]

Building and developing relationships are key in any setting, whether it be family, organizations you belong to, or a work environment.  Relationships are a significant factor in achieving success.  Yet, many struggle to develop the relationships needed to move an issue, change a mind, or simply talk through a difficult matter. As a former State […]

Throughout my career I’ve been fortunate to work in two of the three branches of government, and have substantial interaction with the third one.  I spent several years working in the Michigan House and Senate before eventually joining Governor John Engler’s team in the Executive Office.  And as a lobbyist I have the privilege of […]

In the first of a two-part series, we’ll examine the people side of state government procurement.  I’ll help you drive down the questions of who are you marketing your product to? KNOW your market Is your target market the public sector?  If you are targeting the public sector to expand your business opportunities there is […]

Last week at the annual convention of the National Association of State Lobbyists (NASL), MLC president Tim Ward was elected by his peers to serve on the association’s board.  Founded in 2003, NASL membership is limited to only one firm per state.  In order to become a member, a firm must be recommended by two […]

This week, we were pleased to announce that Rudy Hobbs is joining the MLC team.  “Rudy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the firm and will be a strong advocate for our clients.  The entire MLC team is thrilled to have him as part of the MLC family,” said MLC partner, Brendan Ringlever. […]