Government Relations Consulting
Levin, Paolino
& Christ
With decades of combined government relations experience, Levin, Paolino & Christ brings its considerable expertise, relationships, and knowledge to its federal, state, and local lobbying engagements.
30 Lewis Street, Hartford, CT 06103
- Jay Levin
- Armando P. Paolino III
- Michael Christ
Practice
Lobbying and Government Relations Services in Connecticut
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State Legislative Advocacy
Bill monitoring, amendment strategy, testimony drafting, and outreach to legislative leadership and hands on, face to face engagement.
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Administrative and Agency Advocacy
Engagement and guidance through the state regulatory and permitting processes.
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Municipal Lobbying
Representation with access to local officials, councils, and commissions across Connecticut.
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Procurement and Contracting
Expert navigation of RFP, RFQ, and other government contracting processes.
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Federal Engagement
Coordination with Connecticut’s congressional delegation on key initiatives.
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Relationship Building
Engagement with agency leadership and policymakers.
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Coalition and Stakeholder Management
Advocacy Campaigns and community outreach support.
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Sector Expertise
Deep understanding across a variety of industries impacted by legislation and government regulations.
Partners & Associates
Team
Partner
Jay Levin
Jay B. Levin is a member of the New London firm of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-At-Law, where he serves as Of Counsel to the firm.
Managing Partner
Armando P. Paolino III
Armando P. Paolino, III has extensive experience at the Connecticut state capitol and brings a wealth of knowledge and bipartisan contacts to his clients
Partner
Michael Christ
Michael A. Christ has served in numerous capacities within government, including 14 years as a legislative leader in the Connecticut General Assembly, with four of those years as Deputy Majority Leader.
Associate Lobbyist
Scott DeVico
Scott DeVico is a seasoned government affairs and public policy professional with close to 30 years of experience working at the highest levels of Connecticut state government.
Associate Lobbyist
Daniel Baribault
Daniel Baribault is an Associate Lobbyist with Levin, Paolino & Christ Government Relations, where he works to advance the interests of clients and establish relationships with stakeholders in Connecticut’s executive and legislative branches of government.
Insights
Recent writing
POLICY BLOG: Nuclear Energy Development in New England
On September 30, the 2026 New England Regional Nuclear Policy Summit at the University of Massachusetts Lowell brought together government officials, regulators, industry representatives and other stakeholders to examine the role nuclear energy may play in meeting the region’s future electricity needs.
By Mike Christ
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State House Races to Watch: Connecticut Election 2026
Connecticut’s 2026 elections will shape more than who holds office in Hartford.
By Dan Baribault
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POLICY BLOG: Policies to Address Connecticut’s Waste Challenge
Connecticut’s waste challenge does not end when the truck leaves the curb.
By Mike Christ
Affiliations
We maintain affiliations or memberships with:
- Association of Connecticut Lobbyists
- The Big E
- Naval Maritime Consortium
- CT Bar Association
- Connecticut Business & Industry Association
- Connecticut College Alumni Association
- CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Jane Doe No More
- Wellmore Behavioral Health
Current Corporate Affiliations
- Aquarion Water Company
- MetLife
- Post University
- Porter and Chester
- Ryan
- Synagro
- Waterbury Regional Chamber
- Westville Music Bowl
- Liberty Bank
- College Street Music Hall
- Ameresco
- Cross Sound Ferry
- DNR Laboratories
- Lincoln Technical Institute
- Downes Construction
0.4 mi to the State Capitol
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