Senator Robert Havern Joins ML Strategies Expanding Government Relations Practice
8/21/2007
Boston, MA - August 21, 2007 - After 30 years in public service as both a Democratic State Senator and Representative, Senator Robert Havern is joining ML Strategies, the consulting affiliate of Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C, as the President of its Massachusetts Government Relations Practice.
Senator Havern, who currently serves as the Assistant Majority Whip in the Massachusetts State Senate, notified Governor Patrick, Senate President Murray and House Speaker DiMasi of his plans to join ML Strategies last week. He plans to join the firm on September 4.
"Senator Havern has been a valued member of our leadership team, and he will be missed," said Senate President Therese Murray. "As Assistant Majority Whip in the Senate and a long-time chairman of the Transportation Committee, Senator Havern was a dedicated legislator who always had the best interests of the Commonwealth and his district at heart. He played a key role in the creation of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway through the City of Boston, and he was an outspoken and passionate supporter of gay marriage. Senator Havern was an asset to state government, and I'm sure he will continue to do great things as he takes on this new challenge in his life. I wish him the best of luck."
"Bob Havern has been a distinguished legislator for the Commonwealth, a dedicated representative for the people of his district and a good friend," said House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi. "I have worked collaboratively with Bobby throughout his 20 years in the House and Senate on a variety of issues. He is a true public servant whose departure will be felt in the Legislature and I wish him well in his new career."
A tireless public servant, Senator Havern began his political career in his hometown of Arlington, Massachusetts serving as a Selectman from 1978 to 1986. In 1987 he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, serving on the Taxation Committee and as Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Bills in Third Reading. Senator Havern was elected in 1991 to represent the Fourth Middlesex district which includes parts of Woburn and Lexington and the towns of Arlington, Billerica, and Burlington. In addition to serving as Assistant Majority Whip, Senator Havern previously held the title of Senate Chairman of the Joint Committee on Transportation which has the oversight of state's major transportation agencies including the Mass. Highway Department, the Mass Turnpike Authority, the Mass Port Authority and the MBTA, among others.
In his role as President of the Massachusetts Government Relations practice, Senator Havern will work with ML Strategies' professionals in helping clients in a variety of industries including health care, real estate development and financial services, to develop effective strategies for interacting with city and state offices, key Members of the Legislature and Executive Branch and other constituencies that could affect a client's business needs.
"Bob is one of those individuals that have the ability to earn the respect of people whether they are in agreement or on opposite sides of an issue. He is someone who takes the time to thoroughly understand and analyze a situation," said Stephen P. Tocco, President and CEO of ML Strategies. "This kind of focus and ability to find common ground among diverse groups of constituents is going to be extraordinarily beneficial to our clients."
About ML Strategies
ML Strategies is made up of nearly 20 professionals in its Boston and DC offices. Established as an affiliate of Mintz Levin in 1990, the consulting firm provides advocacy and strategic consulting services on a wide variety of public policy and communications issues. The Boston office regularly interacts with Members of the House and Senate leadership, the Governor's office, as well as a number of state and city agencies on behalf of clients in a wide variety of industries including biotechnology, real estate developers, municipalities and non profit institutions. The professionals in the firm's Washington D.C. office, having served in a variety of official capacities in both the Congress and Executive branch, bring strong bipartisan ties to Key Members of Congress, the leadership in the both the House and Senate and key members of critical House and Senate committees and subcommittees.
About Mintz Levin
Mintz Levin is an AmLaw 100 law firm with offices in the US and the UK. The firm has exceptional depth in a broad range of practice areas, but our clients recognize that what sets us apart from other law firms is our industry focus. By truly understanding business drivers and industry trends, we are able to provide our clients with more than just legal advice. We provide legal solutions to our clients' business issues. Since 1933, our lawyers have represented entrepreneurs, emerging growth companies, government agencies, and leaders in primary industries that include Life Sciences/Biotechnology; Technology & Communications; Energy & Clean Technology; Financial Services & Insurance; Healthcare; Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction; and Retail & Consumer Products. Our practical knowledge combined with our industry expertise enables us to provide our clients with enterprise legal advice that gives their business a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
