October 2025

SLR NEW MEMBERS: WELCOME!

State Law Resources, Inc. is thrilled to announce two new member firms! Please join us in giving a warm welcome to MNA Government Relations, and Seven Hills Strategy Group!

TENNESSEE - MNA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

MNA Government Relations was founded in 2016 and represents a merger of two long-standing government relations firms with more than seventy years of state public policy experience. Wendell Moore, Jeremy Nagoshiner and Tausha Alexander partnered together to leverage their respective experiences and public policy expertise to provide their clients with effective and robust representation at all levels of Tennessee state government. Roland Myers joined the firm in 2018. MNA GR is a full-service lobbying and government relations firm that is focused on representing its clients in the legislative, regulatory and administrative arenas of state government. MNA GR represents a diverse array of corporations/businesses, trade associations and non-profit organizations. MNA GR tailors its myriad of services based on the need of each client. These services include the development of comprehensive government relations strategies, communication updates, and alerts as well as representation in administrative and/or regulatory activities, political insight, election analysis, and most importantly, identifying opportunities for their clients.

Meet the Team:

Tausha Alexander

Partner

talexander@mnagr.com

Wendell Moore

Partner

rwmoore@mnagr.com

Jeremy Nagoshiner

Partner

jnagoshiner@mnagr.com

VIRGINIA - SEVEN HILLS STRATEGY GROUP

Seven Hills Strategy Group has a proven legacy of delivering exceptional results and applying an innovative approach to policymaking and government relations in Virginia.

 

As a highly experienced team specializing in Virginia and multi-state policymaking, they bring deep insights gained from within government, enabling them to develop comprehensive solutions for legislative and regulatory challenges at both the state and local levels. Their team includes seasoned professionals, some of whom are attorneys, who regularly advise clients on legislative, regulatory, and administrative strategies, legislative drafting, and direct lobbying.

 

Their advocates have extensive experience providing strategic government relations representation to a diverse range of clients, including state, regional, and national organizations. They are committed to delivering effective advocacy and tailored solutions that serve their clients' interests.


Meet the Team:

Nicole Brenner

Founding Partner

nbrenner@sevenhillsstrategy.com

Edward Mullen

Founding Partner

emullen@sevenhillsstrategy.com

Christine Noonan

Founding Partner

cnoonan@sevenhillsstrategy.com

Dominique McKenzie

State Government Relations Associate Manager

dmckenzie@sevenhillsstrategy.com

Nikki Thacker

State Government Relations Manager

nthacker@sevenhillsstrategy.com


SLR SPRING 2026 MEETING CLIENT INVITATIONS

The SLR Spring 2026 Meeting will be held:


May 14-17

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

 Atlanta, GA



Client Invitations

If you have a client looking for representation in multiple states that could benefit from an introduction to the SLR network at the Spring 2026 Meeting, please submit their information to Erin for consideration by the Planning Committee. Please note that all invitations must be pre-approved by the Planning Committee.

SLR BUSINESS MEETING

Please find the Member Business Meeting Materials and Minutes attached below. We encourage all members to review the items discussed. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Murphy.


SLR MARKETING UPDATES

Member News

  1. On October 13, 2025, Speaker of the House Jason White appointed Andy Taggart to the Mississippi Ethics Commission, which enforces the State’s Ethics Law, Open Meetings Act, Public Records Act and Campaign Finance Disclosure Law.
  2. On June 12, 2025, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann appointed Andy Taggart to Mississippi's Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council, whose role it is to recommend and administer grant awards to be drawn from the State’s share of the various nationwide opioid abatement settlements.
  3. October 8, 2025 - C. Edward "Eddie" Watson was inducted to the Wichita Business Journal Diversity & Inclusion Hall of Fame.


Do you have news to share? Please email Hannah and we will include it in the next Newsletter. We can also share it on our social channels.


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SLR FALL 2026 MEETING: CALL FOR ACTIVITIES

The SLR Fall 2026 Meeting will be held:



September 24-27

AC Hotel Bozeman Downtown

Bozeman, MT



Call for Activity Ideas

Our hosts, Crowley Fleck PLLP are eager to hear what sights and activities members would like to experience during their time in Montana. Please send any ideas to Aimee Grmoljez, or SLR staff so we can begin preparing. Ideas may include: a fishing trip, or a day in Big Sky. Let us know what interests you!

SLR REFERRAL REMINDER

Aside from regular SLR referrals, did you make a referral at the Fall Meeting? Did a client reach out to you for potential engagement? Let us know!


Please send us your records of outbound and inbound referrals. Email or BCC Hannah or Erin to have your referral recorded.

2026 SPRING MEETING

May 14-17, 2026

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

Atlanta, GA

2026 FALL MEETING

September 24-27, 2026

AC Hotel Bozeman Downtown

Bozeman, MT

 
CONTACT STATE LAW RESOURCES, INC.
1800 M Street, NW
Suite 400 South
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-495-3120
Fax: 202-530-0659

Erin Murphy

Executive Director

emurphy@statelaw.org


Hannah Webster

Program Manager

hwebster@statelaw.org

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