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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Domestic lobbying:

Dykema Gossett PLLC filed as a lobby firm under the Lobby Disclosure Act from 2002-2024 representing 145 clients, including:

• John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (2001 - 2024)
• Oakland County, Mich. (2002 - 2024)
• Homeownership Preservation Foundation (2007 - 2024)
• Meritor Inc. (2001 - 2016)
• Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (2001 - 2024)

Foreign political or quasi-political activity:

Dykema Gossett PLLC registered as a foreign agent on behalf of foreign clients in 1988, until 1995, under the Foreign Agent Registration Act. Foreign clients include:

• Committee on U.S. Business, Canada Health and Life Insurance (1988)

Revolving door lobbyists:

People who lobbied on behalf of Dykema Gossett PLLC and have also worked in a congressional office:

• James F. Brandell
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• Andrew J. Buczek
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• Former Rep. Ben Erdreich (D-AL)
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• Amy L. Kuzila
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• Mary Beth LaVerghetta McGowan
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• Payson R. Peabody
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• Edward Phillip Russell Jr.
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Caught Our Eye

• Rep. Thanedar LA heads to law firm legislative team

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Jan. 19, 2024
  A Democratic House staffer has moved to law firm Dykema Gossett's legislative team. read more

• Tax lobbyist returns to Ways and Means

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on June 17, 2020
  A tax attorney is back to the Ways and Means Committee, now with a decade of lobbying experience under his belt. read more

Employees

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People whose biographies include Dykema Gossett PLLC as an employer:

• David Keith Arthur

  (1997-2007)

  Lobbyist

• James Stephen Azadian

  (Jan. 2018-)

  Member

• James F. Brandell (Jim)

  (March 2015-)

  Government Policy Adviser

• Jeffrey Scott Breneman (Jeff)

  (Nov. 2004-July 2008)

  Government Policy Adviser

• Andrew J. Buczek (Andy)

  (2001-)

  Government Policy Adviser

• Peter Joseph Butkovich

  (Feb. 2020-June 2023)

  Legislative Specialist

• Leigh R. Greden

  (2000-2004)

  Associate

• Lee J. Janger

  (Nov. 2001-Feb. 2006)

  Government Relations Specialist

• Elise A. Lancaster

  (Nov. 2003-April 2005)

  Government Relations Specialist

• Mary Beth LaVerghetta McGowan (Mary Beth)

  (June 2008-)

  Government Policy Adviser

• Payson R. Peabody

  (Feb. 2009-Nov. 2011)

  Senior Counsel

• Alec D. Rogers

  (1989-1990)

  Intern

• Kimberly Ross (Kim)

  (Nov. 2011-2017)

  Government Policy Adviser

• Michael Dunn Snider

  (Jan. 2024-)

  Legislative Specialist

• Harold Duane Stratton Jr. (Hal)

  (July 2006-March 2008)

  Senior Counsel

• Tracy D. Winston

  (March 2019-July 2022)

  Government Policy Adviser