Greenberg Traurig LLP Retained by Underground Contractors Association
of Illinois for Legislative Work
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- May 15, 2002 -- The Underground Contractors Association
of Illinois (UCA) today announced it has retained the national law firm
Greenberg Traurig LLP for federal legislative representation relating to
the reauthorization of the Clean Water Act state revolving fund. The firm
will also handle state issues for the company in Illinois.
"We selected Greenberg Traurig over a number of firms interviewed based
on its exceptional reputation as one of the leading legislative shops in
the nation, and for its strong Washington presence" said UCA President Timothy
Scully.
In February 2002, the Senate introduced a bill that would authorize $35
billion for the clean water and drinking revolving funds during the next
five years. In addition to boosting the amount of money in the fund, the
legislation seeks to establish a more equitable allocation formula.
"We’re pleased to have been selected by the UCA and we’re looking forward
to a successful campaign on reauthorization of the state revolving fund,"
said Peter Gillon, co-chair
of Greenberg Traurig’s national environmental practice. Gillon will oversee
legislation and lobbying efforts on the federal level for UCA. The lobbying
team will be led by Mike Smith,
an associate in the government affairs practice in Greenberg Traurig’s Washington
office. Brian Hynes, an associate in the government affairs practice in
Greenberg Traurig’s Chicago office, will handle UCA’s lobbying work on the
state level.
About Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig is No. 5 on The National Journal’s 2002 rankings
of lobbying firms based on revenue. The firm is the only one among the publication's
top five national lobbying practices with an integrated network of lobbyists
and attorneys in major governmental centers in the country, both on the
federal and state levels. This firm-wide team provides clients with the
most effective solutions possible through business, litigation and governmental
strategies.
Greenberg Traurig LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 820 lawyers
and lobbyists in 17 offices across the country. The firm leads The National
Law Journal’s 2001 list of five-year growth leaders and is No. 21 on
the publication’s list of the country’s largest law firms. Greenberg Traurig
combines legal, business and governmental experience with creativity to
secure results for a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from emerging companies
to Fortune 500 corporations. For additional information about Greenberg
Traurig, visit the firm’s Web site at www.gtlaw.com.
About the Underground Contractors Association of Illinois
The Underground Contractors Association of Illinois is a nonprofit trade
association of contractors and suppliers in the sewer, water, utility and
underground industry throughout the State of Illinois. Its members are active
in market development, information, education, labor and promotion of safety.
For additional information, please contact UCA Associate Director Patrice
Ekins at (847) 299-6930 or visit
www.uca.org.
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