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Richmond, VA
Tysons, VA
Theodore Adams
Theodore Adams
Senior Vice President and Director
Adel Prashanth
Prashanth Adel
Research Associate
Frank Atkinson
Frank Atkinson
Senior Advisor
Ginger Barbour
Ginger Barbour
Research Associate
photo of Tracy Baynard senior vice president at mcguirewoods consulting
Tracy Baynard
Senior Vice President
Cameron Bernard
Cameron Bernard
Vice President
Travis Blankenship
Travis Blankenship
Vice President
Mark Bowles
Mark Bowles
Chairman
Fran Bradford
Frances Bradford
Senior Vice President
Bryant Preston
Preston Bryant
Senior Vice President
Lisette Carbajal
Lisette Carbajal
Vice President
Rayhan Daudani
Senior Vice President
James Dyke
James Dyke
Senior Advisor
Abigail Floyd
Abigail Floyd
Vice President
Sydney Green
Sydney Green
Vice President
Stephen Horton
Stephen Horton
Senior Vice President and Director
Mark Hubbard
Mark Hubbard
Senior Vice President
Marci Keatts
MJ Keatts
Director of Business Development
Charles Kelly
Charles M. Kelley
Senior Vice President
Christopher Lloyd, senior vice president and director of infrastructure and economic development, site selection and incentives negotiation
Christopher Lloyd
Senior Vice President and Director
Bernie McNamee
Bernard McNamee
Senior Advisor
Cass Meagher
Cass Meagher
Research Associate
Christopher Nolen
Christopher Nolen
Executive Vice President
Laura Novey
Laura Novey
Senior Vice President
Michael Reynold
Michael Reynold
Senior Vice President
Stewart Roberson
Stewart Roberson
Senior Advisor
Margaret Rockwell VP
Margaret Rockwell
Vice President
Katherine Schroth
Kassie Schroth
Senior Vice President
Zach Smith McGuireWoods Consulting
Zachery Smith
Senior Vice President
Mattingly Spence
Mattingly Spence
Research Associate
Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas
Senior Vice President
Elise Weisenberger research associate at mcguirewoods consulting's advocacy team
Elise Weisenberger
Research Associate
Apr 27, 2026
Congress May Be Building a New Incentive Framework for Domestic Robotics Manufacturing. Here’s What It Could Look Like.
On March 17, 2026 the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Prote…
McGuireWoods Consulting Announces Mid-Year Promotions
Apr 1, 2026
McGuireWoods Consulting Announces 2026 Promotions
McGuireWoods Consulting is proud to announce the promotion of seven team members across our state go…
zachery smith senior vice president state government relations
Mar 9, 2026
Government Relations Energy Executive Zach Smith Joins McGuireWoods Consulting in Pittsburgh
Former director of government relations at natural gas producer CNX, Smith brings strong background…
Feb 5, 2026
Greg Riegle and Tracy Baynard Quoted in Virginia Business on Data Center Zoning
Virginia Business quoted McGuireWoods partner Greg Riegle and McGuireWoods Consulting senior vice pr…
Feb 4, 2026
Virginia Receives $189 Million in Health Care Grant Funds
On Dec. 29, 2025, Virginia was awarded $189,544,888 in health care funding from the Centers for Medi…
Jan 27, 2026
McGuireWoods Consulting's Site Selection & Incentives Negotiation: 2025 Year in Review
In 2025, McGuireWoods Consulting’s Site Selection & Incentives Negotiation team delivered result…
public affairs
Dec 19, 2025
Chris Nolen and Tray Adams Named to Virginia Business’s 2025 Legal Elite
Virginia Business recently recognized McGuireWoods Consulting’s executive vice president Chris Nolen…
Dec 18, 2025
U.S. House Advances Grid Reliability and Supply Chain Legislation Amid Rising AI/Data Center Load
On Dec. 11, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills to address rising electricity d…
Dec 10, 2025
Dec. 10, 2025, Named “Betsy Beamer Day” by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared Dec. 10, 2025, “Betsy Beamer Day,” to honor the McGuireWoo…
Dec 4, 2025
Jim Dyke Featured in the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Anniversary Video
McGuireWoods Consulting senior advisor Jim Dyke was featured in a video celebrating 20 years of the…
Dec 1, 2025
McGuireWoods Consulting’s Jim Dyke to Join Gov.-Elect Abigail Spanberger’s Transition Team
McGuireWoods Consulting senior advisor Jim Dyke has been appointed to Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Sp…
Nov 17, 2025
McGuireWoods Consulting and McGuireWoods LLP Professionals Named to Virginia Governor-Elect and Attorney General-Elect Transition Policy and Inaugural Committees and Co-Chair Positions
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger and Attorney General-elect Jay Jones have announced key members of…
Nov 5, 2025
2025 Election Results in Virginia
On Nov. 4, 2025, Virginia voters elected a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and m…
Nov 3, 2025
Virginia 2025 Election Update
On Nov. 4, 2025, Virginia will hold general elections for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney ge…
Oct 30, 2025
Ginger Barbour Discusses Gen Z Voter Turnout for Essence GU
McGuireWoods Consulting research associate Ginger Barbour was featured in a ESSENCE Girls United art…
Mark Bowles
Sep 4, 2025
McGuireWoods Consulting Chairman Mark Bowles Named to Virginia Business 2025-26 Power List
McGuireWoods Consulting chairman Mark Bowles is listed among the commonwealth’s most influential lea…
Aug 27, 2025
Chris Lloyd Featured in Site Selection on the Growing Economic Power of Data Centers
Chris Lloyd explains the importance of data centers in today’s current economic climate and how that…
Aug 21, 2025
13 McGuireWoods Consulting Team Members Named in 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
McGuireWoods Consulting is proud to announce that 13 of our team members in four of our offices have…
Jul 23, 2025
Jim Dyke Reflects on Career Contributions and Education System on The Community Connection Podcast
On June 17, 2025, McGuireWoods Consulting senior advisor Jim Dyke was featured on The Community Conn…
Jul 16, 2025
Federal Real Property Presents Opportunity for Private Sector Developers
The Office of Management and Budget approved recommendations in May 2025 for the consolidation and d…
Jul 9, 2025
Chris Lloyd in Institutional Investing in Infrastructure: Tariffs, Supply Chains, and the Future of U.S. Manufacturing
 On May 23, 2025, McGuireWoods Consulting infrastructure and economic development team director Chri…
Jun 24, 2025
Virginia Museum of History and Culture seeks to reveal untold American stories in ‘UN/Bound’ exhibit
McGuireWoods Consulting senior advisor and former Virginia Secretary of Education Jim Dyke aided in…
Jun 18, 2025
2025 Virginia Democratic Primary Results
On June 17, Virginia Democrats selected their statewide nominees for lieutenant governor and attorne…
Jun 18, 2025
McGuireWoods Consulting Secures $2M in Arts Funding During 2025 Session in Virginia
During the 2025 Virginia General Assembly Session, McGuireWoods Consulting senior vice president Fra…
Jun 2, 2025
Mike Reynold Crosses the Ironman Finish Line
McGuireWoods Consulting’s senior vice president and McGuireWoods partner Mike Reynold recently compl…
May 13, 2025
Hold the Line: Virginia Telemarketer Law Addresses Excessive E-Commerce Lawsuits
McGuireWoods Consulting and the E-Commerce Innovation Alliance (EIA) successfully spearheaded the pa…
Apr 16, 2025
Virginia Legislative Committees Respond to Federal Layoff Effects and Budget Reduction
On April 2 and April 8, 2025, respectively, the Virginia Senate special subcommittee and House emerg…
Apr 4, 2025
McGuireWoods Consulting Secures $2.6 Million for Wrongfully Convicted Murder Suspect
McGuireWoods Consulting’s Mark Bowles, Kassie Schroth and Mattingly Spence worked to help right a gr…
Mar 24, 2025
New Virginia Legislative Committees Brace for Effects of Federal Downsizing
On Feb. 4, 2025, Virginia Speaker of the House Don Scott announced the creation of short-term emerge…
Mar 17, 2025
McGuireWoods Consulting’s James Dyke Commends Hospitality Influencer Warren Thompson’s Business Acumen
In March, McGuireWoods Consulting senior advisor James Dyke was quoted in Northern Virginia Magazine…
Feb 27, 2025
Virginia Legislative Session Concludes on Positive Note for Data Center Industry
The 2025 Virginia Legislative Session concluded on Feb. 22, 2025, during which the data center indus…
Feb 13, 2025
McGuireWoods Consulting’s James Dyke Reflects on Carter, Mondale Legacy, Importance of HBCUs
On  Feb. 9, 2025, the Richmond Times Dispatch published a commentary by McGuireWoods Consulting seni…
Feb 4, 2025
McGuireWoods Consulting’s James W. Dyke Jr. Honored with Education Legacy Award by EduTutorVA
McGuireWoods Consulting is proud to announce that James W. Dyke Jr., senior advisor and former Virgi…
Bryant Preston
Jan 14, 2025
A Balancing Act: Virginia’s Data Center Growth Meets Impact-Control Legislative Proposals
MWC’s Preston Bryant published an in-depth article in the University of Richmond School of Law’s Pub…
Jan 8, 2025
Virginia’s Economic Success: Insights from 2024 Legislation and a Look Ahead to 2025
On Jan. 5, 2025, McGuireWoods Consulting’s Margaret Rockwell has authored an insightful article in U…
Dec 10, 2024
Virginia Finalizes Review of Data Center Industry, Offering Guidance for 2025
The Virginia Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) released its report on data cente…
McGuireWoods Consulting Announces Mid-Year Promotions
Dec 5, 2024
Virginia Business Magazine Names Chris Nolen and Tray Adams to 2024 Legal Elite
McGuireWoods Consulting’s Christopher Nolen and Theodore Adams were selected by their professional p…
Nov 5, 2024
Chris Lloyd Quoted on Virginia’s Appeal for Fortune 500 Companies, Credits VA Tech’s Talent Investment Program
On Oct. 31, 2024, Chris Lloyd, McGuireWoods Consulting’s vice president and director of infrastructu…
Oct 16, 2024
McGuireWoods Consulting's Chris Lloyd Featured on Develop This! Podcast: "Why Communities Get Eliminated from Projects"
McGuireWoods Consulting's Chris Lloyd was recently featured on the Develop This! podcast. In this ep…
Sep 30, 2024
McGuireWoods Consulting’s Chris Lloyd Quoted on Distribution Market Strength
McGuireWoods Consulting senior vice president and director of infrastructure and economic developmen…
Sep 11, 2024
Fairfax County Board Adopts Data Center Zoning Changes
On Sept. 10, 2024, the Fairfax County, Virginia Board of Supervisors approved a zoning ordinance ame…
Sep 5, 2024
McGuireWoods Consulting’s Jim Dyke Reflects on Trip to Danube River, Parallels of Virginia’s and Europe’s Histories
On July 2, 2024, the Richmond Times-Dispatch published an opinion column by McGuireWoods Consulting…
Sep 4, 2024
McGuireWoods Consulting’s Jeff Barnhart Honored With 2024 Atkinson-Payne Pro Bono Award, Firm Celebrates Commitment to Local Advocacy
McGuireWoods Consulting's senior vice president Jeff Barnhart was honored this summer with MWC’s Atk…
Aug 20, 2024
McGuireWoods Consulting's Gov. Jim Hodges, Chris Nolen, Michael Anzelmo Recognized in 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
McGuireWoods Consulting congratulates three of its consultants, firm president Gov. Jim Hodges, Chri…
Aug 5, 2024
Demand for Data Center Projects Remains High Across Virginia With Varying Levels of Regulation
Demand for data center development opportunities remains at unprecedented levels across Virginia. Bu…
Jul 10, 2024
Loudoun County, Va., Moves to Restrict Data Center Development
Loudoun County, Va., joins a growing number of northern Virginia jurisdictions taking affirmative st…
Jun 4, 2024
Prince William County Launches Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Prince William County in Virginia has launched a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPAM) initiative to i…
May 22, 2024
MWC’s Jim Dyke Receives Virginia Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award
On May 16, 2024, McGuireWoods Consulting senior advisor James Dyke received a Virginia Chamber of Co…
May 15, 2024
Virginia 2024 Legislative Update: ‘Peace in the Valley’ Budget Signed
On May 11, 2024, the Virginia General Assembly and Gov. Glenn Youngkin released their long-awaited c…
May 13, 2024
Fairfax County, Virginia, Posts Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Data Centers
Fairfax County, Virginia, recently released draft zoning ordinance text amendments to provide new re…
Mar 21, 2024
Fairfax County, Virginia, to Prepare Data Center-Related Amendments to Zoning Ordinance
On March 19, 2024, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors directed Department of Planning and Devel…
Jan 31, 2024
PODCAST- Complications: Health Policy Unraveled
Episode 20: January 31, 2024 Click follow for links to all podcast platforms. Episode 19:…
Jun 21, 2023
Virginia 2023 Primary Election Results
Virginians went to the polls yesterday to cast their ballot in a number of high stakes primary battl…
Mar 17, 2023
Virginia 2023 Electoral Update
Redistricting ContextThis June’s primaries and conventions will mark the first time that Virginians…
Jan 17, 2023
2022 Year in Review: MWC’s Infrastructure and Economic Development Team Projects Span Industries, Include Foreign Direct Investments
In 2022, McGuireWoods Consulting’s infrastructure and economic development team engaged in 14 projec…
Nov 9, 2022
Virginia 2022 Midterm Election Review
IntroductionWith Republicans poised to take back control of the U.S. House of Representatives and ke…
Sep 29, 2022
2022 Midterms: Top 10 States to Watch
The 2022 midterm elections kicked off with primaries in Texas on March 1, 2022. Additional high-prof…
May 2, 2022
Virginia General Assembly 2022 Reconvened Session Update
On April 27, 2022, the Virginia General Assembly met for its annual reconvened session to act on the…
Apr 7, 2022
Education Policy Update
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Mar 28, 2022
Virginia 2022 Legislative Session Update
The Virginia General Assembly adjourned its 2022 legislative session on March 12. The 60-day session…
Mar 17, 2022
State, Local Governments Employ Economic, Political Tools in Response to Ukraine Invasion
In the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, federal, state and local officials are using th…
Mar 4, 2022
Chris Lloyd Offers Insights on Virginia’s Lackluster Industrial Site Appeal
In a Feb. 27, 2022, Virginia Business article, McGuireWoods Consulting senior vice president Chris L…
Feb 4, 2022
Chris Nolen Testifies on Behalf of Dominion Energy Opposing Bills to End Campaign Contributions
McGuireWoods Consulting attorney and executive vice president Chris Nolen presented testimony on beh…
Feb 3, 2022
2021 Year in Review: MWC’s Infrastructure and Economic Development Team Showcases Geographic Reach
In 2021, McGuireWoods Consulting’s infrastructure and economic development team engaged in 10 projec…
Jan 24, 2022
Virginia Redistricting Plan Shifts Political Landscape, Long-Term Impact Likely
The Virginia political landscape is shifting dramatically. Not only does the Old Dominion have a new…
Jan 20, 2022
Virginia 2022 Legislative Session Preview
The Virginia 2022 General Assembly convened Jan. 12, 2022, in Richmond for a 60-day session, and Gle…
Dec 15, 2021
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Allocates Funding for Appalachian Region
On Nov. 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) with the…
Nov 9, 2021
American Rescue Plan Implementation
State Actions on Coronavirus Relief Funds | American Rescue Plan OverviewOn March 10, 2021, Congress…
Aug 5, 2021
Virginia State and Local Action on COVID-19
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Jul 1, 2021
Jim Dyke Comments on Impact of Virginia’s 2021 Legislative Session
Virginia lawmakers passed landmark legislation during the 2021 session, tackling the death penalty,…
Jun 17, 2021
Affordable Care Act Survives Third Supreme Court Challenge
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) survived another challenge to its constitutionality today. In a 7-2 de…
Jun 14, 2021
Summary of White House Supply Chain Review
On June 8, 2021 the administration released a report detailing its findings from a 100-day review of…
Jun 8, 2021
Update: State Actions Limiting Supplemental Unemployment Benefits
As of May 11, 2021, eleven Republican-led states had announced their intention to phase out expanded…
May 28, 2021
Education Policy Update
In This Issue: Biden administration releases FY22 budget proposal, Senate follows House with return…
May 18, 2021
Public Hearings: Title IX Rule and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
On May 17, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that pub…
May 14, 2021
States Set Up Abatement Accounts for Opioid Settlement Dollars
Across the country, state attorneys general have taken action against drug manufacturers and other r…
May 14, 2021
Virginia Gubernatorial Race Update
The Virginia gubernatorial election will be held on November 2, 2021. The Virginia Constitution does…
May 11, 2021
State Actions Limiting Supplemental Unemployment Benefits
June 8 UpdateRepublican elected officials and critics of expanded unemployment have argued that fede…
May 11, 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Facts and Resources
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May 6, 2021
How MWC Can Help Private Equity and Portfolio Companies
PDF DownloadState-Level Insights & Strategies   Supplement your federal policy tracking. MWC is uniq…
May 6, 2021
Jim Dyke Argues for Accountability to Reduce Racial Disparities in Virginia Schools
A May 5, 2021 Virginia Mercury article detailed the latest actions taken by advocates and education…
May 4, 2021
10 Takeaways from Virginia Housing Commission’s April 2021 Meeting
Access to affordable housing remains a challenge in Virginia as in many states. During the 2021 Gene…
May 3, 2021
Jim Dyke Tells His Story as First Black Secretary of Education in Virginia
In an April 30 column for the Washington Business Journal, McGuireWoods Consulting senior advisor, J…
Apr 2, 2021
Education Policy Update
In This Issue: Department of Education hosts National Safe School Reopening Summit, Senate HELP Comm…
Mar 16, 2021
Michele Satterlund Details Effect of Zero-Emission Vehicle Standards on Automakers as State Legislatures Debate Potential Programs
As states across the country consider legislation on zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) standards, McGuireW…
Mar 10, 2021
Education Policy Update
In This Issue: Overview of the new COVID-19 stimulus bill, federal agency nominations, how states ac…
Mar 9, 2021
McGuireWoods Consulting Adds Private Equity Advisory Services, Offering Unique 50-State Reach
McGuireWoods Consulting is pleased to announce the launch of a new practice area centered around adv…
Mar 4, 2021
McGuireWoods Consulting Announces 2021 Promotions
McGuireWoods Consulting announced several promotions this week, recognizing the work of individuals…
Mar 3, 2021
Jim Dyke Named to 2021 List of Business Leaders Shaping Virginia
McGuireWoods Consulting senior advisor, Jim Dyke, was named to the 2021 Heavy Hitters list by Virgin…
Jan 21, 2021
Education Policy Update
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, President Biden was sworn into office. As one of his first official…
Jan 6, 2021
2021 Legislative Session Previews
McGuireWoods Consulting has prepared analyses of what to expect in the 2021 legislative sessions, in…
Jan 4, 2021
Virginia 2021 Legislative Preview
The Virginia 2021 General Assembly session will be unlike any we have seen in the past. Coming off a…
Nov 4, 2020
Voters in Bristol, Virginia Approve Casino Referendum
Oct 22, 2020
Election Insights Part III: Presidential, U.S. Senate and House Races
Apr 8, 2020
Digital Advocacy During the COVID-19 Crisis
Mar 18, 2020
Coronavirus and Its Impact on Education
Jan 13, 2020
Education Policy Update
Nov 13, 2019
Working with State-Based Campaigns to Advance Higher Education Policy
Apr 24, 2019
4 Takeaways from the Opportunity Zone SuperConference
Mar 20, 2019
Growth4VA Coalition Advances Successful Legislative Agenda in Virginia
Mar 5, 2019
Michele Satterlund to Receive Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing
Nov 19, 2018
McGuireWoods Consulting Election Coverage
Oct 2, 2018
Powering Up for the Future: Renewable Energy Trends in Virginia
Sep 28, 2018
Chris Lloyd Quoted in The Winchester Star on Virginia’s Lagging Economy
Aug 31, 2018
WBJ Quotes Chris Lloyd on Retirement of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority President
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