Media & Communications Archives - Flaherty & Hood, P.A.

Mike Flaherty named F&H shareholder attorney

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:17:31 +0000

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. is pleased to announce that Mike Flaherty has been named a shareholder attorney at the firm. Mike joined Flaherty & Hood in 2011. He practices in the areas of municipal law, real estate and land use, and more. He has extensive experience representing cities in all areas of municipal law, both

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We’re hiring! Join our team as a communications & media specialist

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:18:08 +0000

Flaherty & Hood, P.A., a law firm specializing in government relations, is seeking a creative communications professional to assist with client communications needs including media relations and strategy, public relations, and messaging. The position will require extensive writing and editing to both inform and advocate. Responsibilities: Assist in developing and implementing communications strategies for our

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F&H communications team draws media attention on legislative priorities

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:46:32 +0000

On Jan. 27, Flaherty & Hood’s government relations and communications team of Bradley Peterson, Julie Liew and Kelly Haff led a virtual press conference for the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC), one of the firm’s longtime clients. Peterson, who leads F&H’s government relations practice and also serves as executive director of the CGMC, was

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F&H government relations crew leads CGMC Fall Conference

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:11:57 +0000

Flaherty & Hood’s government relations team recently led the 2021 Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Fall Conference, which was held Nov. 18-19 in Willmar. More than 90 elected officials, city staff members and other city leaders from across Greater Minnesota attended the conference which featured several informative speakers, panel discussions and presentations, as well

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F&H government relations team leads conference of Greater Minnesota city leaders

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:35:04 +0000

Flaherty & Hood’s government relations team recently led the 2021 Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Summer Conference, the organization's first in-person event in nearly 18 months. More than 100 elected officials, city staff members and other city leaders from across Greater Minnesota convened in Alexandria July 29-30 for the conference which featured informative sessions,

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FH policy analyst publishes research on gender disparities in transportation

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:53:03 +0000

Flaherty & Hood policy analyst Ania McDonnell recently published her masters professional paper titled “Gender Mainstreaming City Comprehensive Plans: a Transportation Focus.” Since it was first published in 2020, McDonnell's paper continues to gain recognition through many requests to present to local and national groups on her work. Her paper has been featured in news

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Scott McMahon talks legislative session in podcast

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:31:37 +0000

Flaherty & Hood senior lobbyist Scott McMahon was a guest on the April 14 edition of the Center for Rural Policy and Development's (CRPD) "Center of Everywhere" podcast. McMahon, who also serves as executive director of the Greater Minnesota Partnership (an F&H client), was invited to participate in the podcast to share his insights heading

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F&H provides ‘half-time report’ on Minnesota’s legislative session

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:47:22 +0000

F&H provides ‘half-time report’ on Minnesota’s legislative session On April 9, Flaherty & Hood shareholder attorney/lobbyist Bradley Peterson and senior lobbyists Elizabeth Wefel, Shane Zahrt and Scott McMahon conducted a “Legislative Half-Time Report” webinar. They were assisted by F&H policy analyst Ania McDonnell, media & communications director Julie Liew and communications & government relations

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Scott McMahon leads media visits to highlight child care needs

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:34:06 +0000

When the Legislature takes its annual mid-session break, which they did last week, Flaherty & Hood's government relations and communications staff often hit the road to meet with the media in Minnesota to talk about our clients' priorities and what is happening at the Capitol. This year, with the pandemic, we decided not to jump

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F&H communications team successfully utilizes media for distanced advocacy

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:58:20 +0000

During the entire month of February, Flaherty & Hood’s communication’s team of Julie Lew and Kelly Haff took on a multi-media strategy to lobbying by spearheading the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) "Advocacy Weeks." While adapting to a mostly virtual legislative session, many parts of the lobbying team’s work has been forced to change

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