Stateside Associates is the largest state and local government affairs firm. Since 1988, the Stateside team has worked across the 50 states and in many local governments on behalf of dozens of companies, trade associations and government and non-profit clients. Long regarded as the industry leader in State and Local Government Affairs, Stateside Associates helps its clients recognize more success from their programs by contributing experience, nationwide relationships and well-honed skills as issue managers.

The staff includes former state legislature staff members, attorneys and issue managers with a combined 90 years of state and local government experience.

From state government affairs program design to execution, there are experienced Stateside professionals available to help. Whether the task is issue monitoring, retaining lobbyists, developing strategic plans, budgeting, working with Groups or integrating grasstops into your program, the experienced team at Stateside can assist.

On a daily basis, Stateside team members help clients untie the knots of state legislation and regulations – identifying problems and opportunities and developing sophisticated government affairs programs that are both effective and budget-conscious. One key to success is Stateside’s commitment to treat all clients as “clients of the firm.” That enables clients to access the full array of partner, manager and staff resources seamlessly.

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Stateside Associates' headquarters in Arlington, United States

Michael J. Behm

Mark Anderson

Stephanie Reich

Johnathan Lozier

James Bookwalter

Erik Castaneda

The Legislative and Policy Team at Stateside Associates specializes in tracking, analyzing, and influencing state and local legislation and regulations on behalf of clients. With a broad array of experienced professionals, including former legislative staff and seasoned issue managers, the team provides comprehensive services such as issue monitoring, strategic planning, and lobbying. Their goal is to help clients navigate the complexities of government affairs, identify both risks and opportunities, and develop effective, budget-conscious advocacy programs.

Legislative and Policy Team

The Regulatory Affairs Team at Stateside Associates specializes in monitoring and analyzing state and local regulations to identify risks and opportunities for clients. They develop strategic regulatory programs, provide expert counsel on compliance, and assist in navigating complex legislative landscapes to ensure clients' interests are effectively represented.

Regulatory Affairs Team

The Leadership Team at Stateside Associates guides the firm's strategic direction and operations, ensuring the delivery of effective state and local government affairs services to clients. Comprising experienced leaders, including Co-Chief Executive Officers, Vice Presidents, and Senior Vice Presidents, the team leverages extensive expertise and nationwide relationships to oversee program design, execution, and client engagement. They ensure that all clients benefit from a seamless integration of partner, manager, and staff resources, fostering effective and budget-conscious government affairs programs.

Leadership Team

The Project and Policy Management team at Stateside Associates plays a crucial role in coordinating and executing state and local government affairs programs for clients. This team is responsible for monitoring legislative and regulatory issues, managing special projects, analyzing legislative processes, and developing strategic plans. They work closely with clients to identify potential problems and opportunities within the legislative landscape, ensuring that all governmental affairs initiatives are effective, efficient, and aligned with client goals.

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Legislative and Policy Team

Regulatory Affairs Team

Leadership Team

Project and Policy Management

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Stateside Associates

Org chart

Teams

Legislative and Policy Team

Regulatory Affairs Team

Leadership Team

Project and Policy Management

Offices

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