WHAT WE DO
DIRECT LOBBYING
When you choose us to help tackle your core governmental issues we provide you direct lobbying assistance to the South Carolina General Assembly. As a bipartisan firm, we offer you multiple access points to the major decision makers in South Carolina. Whether you seek new legislation, wish to modify regulations, or want us to stop adverse legislation, we have the skill set to achieve your desired results under the most difficult of legislative circumstances.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Sometimes the lobbying efforts you need are not at the state capacity and we recognize and understand that. Therefore, we provide local outreach efforts to help you zero-in on the issues that affect your organization on the regional or municipal level. These services can include issues centered around procurement, grants, land use, subsidies, and licenses and many other local issues that may be ailing your organization.
CONGRESSIONAL LIASION
Our connections in state politics makes us the go-to source for introductions to our federal delegation. We can act as the middle-man to voice your concerns, monitor government proceedings and actions, and attend the necessary meetings and events that will better inform you of what is going on in Washington and at the Statehouse.
GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGNS
We can bring together the best people in our state to engage in political discourse on your behalf. We start movements that help you reach your end goals. Collaboration, branding and thought leadership guide our grassroots philosophy that delivers the results you desire. Just look at our record to see how we organize individuals to rally around an issue.
ABOUT TOMPKINS THOMPSON & BROWN
FIRM PHILOSOPHY
Our objective is this simple— to cut through the noise and deliver you the results you deserve.
When we work for a client, it’s because their values align with ours. It’s because the system hasn’t worked for them and we know that we can help. If you’re looking for a firm who will tackle your issues with support and vigor, we are the catalyst for your organization’s success.
Government relations begins with government relationships.
We stand behind our resume and experience. We have formed relationships across party lines to ensure we are capable of delivering the results you need.
PRACTICE AREAS
As contract lobbyists, we are afforded the opportunity to work in various sectors impacting South Carolina public policy. Our clients represent over SEVENTY BILLION DOLLARS in economic impact to the Palmetto State and OVER 260,000 JOBS for the hardworking people of the state. Our clients include the solar industry, the film industry, health care providers, educators, financing companies, and other public policy initiatives. Having been involved in public policy for a combined 60+ years, we are capable of handling most any issue that is discussed under the dome in Columbia and Washington.
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Agriculture
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Alcohol
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Budget
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Community Relations
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Education
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K-12
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Tech Schools
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Higher Education
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Energy & the Environment
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Financial Services
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Healthcare
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Hospitality
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Gaming & Entertainment
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Insurance
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Life Sciences
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Private Equity
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Real Estate
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Regulated Entities
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Retail & Service Sector
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Technology
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Transportation & Infrastructure
FIRM HISTORY
How did two lifelong Republicans come to team up with a lifelong Democrat to start a lobbying shop?
To start, we were friends and colleagues before beginning this venture together and we’ve remained friends since, so it works well. We believe that there is no answer on either extreme of the spectrum and that answers are usually found somewhere in the middle.
Knowing how to get to that answer is what we offer our clients.
Warren began his lobbying career after leaving Governor Carroll Campbell’s office, where he served as Chief of Staff, in 1991. For the next 25 years, he would become known as one of the state’s top policy minds and strategists.
In 2015, Michael and Boyd saw a void in the lobby. They served in the House together for a term, but were fast friends. They saw that the members they served with were now leaders within the General Assembly and that they could be useful for potential clients. So the two teamed up to form their own government affairs practice.
Shortly thereafter, over a beer and a Chicago Cubs baseball game in 2016, we all met and decided to team up. The Cubs went on to win the World Series that fall, and the three of us teamed up around the same time to create Tompkins, Thompson & Brown.
In October 2019, former House colleague, Jim Merrill, became a partner of TT&B.