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January 20, 2012
NCGA Week in Review, Special Edition: Court Decision on Primary Delay


January 18, 2012
Gov. Hodges Appears on MSNBC's The Daily Rundown
Former South Carolina Governor and McGuireWoods Consulting Senior Vice President Jim Hodges appeared this morning on MSNBC's The Daily Rundown with Chuck Todd. Gov. Hodges weighed in with his take, as a Democrat, on the South Carolina presidential primary and how the Republican candidates may fare.

January 17, 2012
McGuireWoods Consulting Bolsters Chicago Office with Mossos Hire
CHICAGO - McGuireWoods Consulting is pleased to announce that Elias "Louie" Mossos has joined its Chicago office. He joins the firm as a vice president in the State Government Relations group and will also practice law as an attorney with McGuireWoods LLP.

January 10, 2012
McGuireWoods Consulting Opens Austin, Texas Office
RICHMOND, Va. - McGuireWoods Consulting announced today the opening of its new office in Austin, Texas. Led by Luis Saenz, a former senior advisor to Governor Rick Perry, the new office offers a full range of public affairs services, including state and local government relations, strategic communications, grassroots issue management, and infrastructure and economic development.

December 22, 2011
Amazon.com to open fulfillment centers in Virginia
MW and MWC assist Amazon.com in company's $135 million investment

December 21, 2011
Kelley Accepted to Sorensen Institute
Political Leadership Program to commence in March 2012.

December 15, 2011
McGuireWoods Consulting Adds 3 to Atlanta Office
ATLANTA - McGuireWoods Consulting today announced the addition of Brad Alexander, Rob Fortson and Andrew Long to its Atlanta office. All three come to McGuireWoods Consulting from Georgia360 and will work as part of the firm's Georgia State Government Relations team.

December 13, 2011
Public Private Partnership Guidelines
Manassas Park adopts combined PPTA and PPEA Guidelines

December 8, 2011
Preston Bryant Appointed to National Academy of Sciences Advisory Committee
McGuireWoods Consulting Senior Vice President Preston Bryant has been appointed to the advisory committee for the National Academy of Sciences' Division of Earth & Life Studies (DELS).

December 6, 2011
Governor McDonnell Announces Contract to Build a Second Midtown Tunnel in Hampton Roads
MWC represents Elizabeth River Crossings in $2.1 billion project

December 4, 2011
NC General Assembly Week in Review: Another Special Session Adjourns


November 28, 2011
McGuireWoods Romania Seeking Office Manager
McGuireWoods Romania is now accepting resume submissions for an office manager position in Bucharest.

November 22, 2011
Atlanta Office Lands Four on Georgia's Top Lobbyists List
McGuireWoods Consulting's Ashley Harris, Michael Shelnutt, Misty Holcomb and John Culverhouse were recently recognized by James Magazine in its "Georgia's Top Lobbyists & Associations 2011 Rankings."

November 22, 2011
Stephanie Kennan Quoted in Becker's Hospital Review
McGuireWoods Consulting Senior Vice President Stephanie Kennan was recently quoted in a Becker's Hospital Review article titled, "Legislative Landscape for Hospitals & Health Systems: Key Issues and How to Advocate for Your Organization."

November 11, 2011
MWC Sponsoring NC Chamber Media Relations & Crisis Communications Conference
McGuireWoods Consulting is one of the sponsors of the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce's Media Relations & Communications conference which takes place on November 17 at The Solution Center in Durham.

November 11, 2011
NC General Assembly Week in Review: Special Edition on Redistricting Corrections


November 11, 2011
NC General Assembly Week in Review: Special Edition on Redistricting Corrections


November 11, 2011
NC General Assembly Week in Review: Special Edition on Redistricting Corrections


November 11, 2011
Smithfield Foods to create 330 new jobs in Lenoir County
MWC assists company in $85.5 million investment

November 11, 2011
Harry Kaplan Named YMCA Volunteer Coach of the Year
McGuireWoods Consulting Senior Vice President Harry Kaplan was recently selected as the inaugural Volunteer Coach of the Year at the A.E. Finley YMCA in North Raleigh.

November 8, 2011
Offshore Access Update: Statewide Officials Decry Lack of Access to Atlantic Offshore Oil & Gas
Latest news and information regarding exploration and development of oil and natural gas off the coast of Virginia.

November 8, 2011
20-20 Tie in Virginia Senate, Republicans See Gains in House


November 7, 2011
McGuireWoods Consulting Expands Digital Media Capabilities
Charles Kelley, former AFP Deputy State Director, bolsters Grassroots and Issue Management practice.

November 2, 2011
Tillett Appointed to Wingate University Board of Trustees
MWC Vice President Johnny Tillett (Raleigh) was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees of Wingate University, his alma mater.

October 31, 2011
MWC Ranked 17th in 2010 Influence 50
McGuireWoods Consulting was recently recognized as one of the top 20 lobbying shops in the country for 2010 by the National Law Journal in its annual survey of the lobbying industry, the Influence 50. McGuireWoods Consulting, ranked 17th, moved up seven spots from last year's 24th-place ranking and its 34.5 percent revenue increase was the biggest income jump among firms that weren't new to the Influence 50 list.