Chris advises private entities, public agencies, and individuals on legal and practical issues relating to energy and utility matters, telecommunications (both wired and wireless), broadband services, information technology, and associated regulatory matters.Chris has represented many clients in the formation and operation of sophisticated public-private partnerships (P3s) involving energy and telecommunications...
Tom John
Tom focuses his government practice on public infrastructure, government procurement, public-private partnerships, and serving as general and advisory counsel to private companies. He represents many clients, including Fortune 500 companies, startups, municipalities, and the State of Indiana. Tom’s diverse background brings valuable insights into his work advising clients through legal...
Christopher Bandy
Chris represents clients in a range of policy matters before state legislative and executive agencies. He has experience working in various policy fields including criminal justice, local government operations, tax policy, and public policy and is well-versed in legal research and legislative bill drafting.Prior to joining Taft, Chris was a...
Zack Eichten
Zack represents clients in a range of policy matters before state legislative and executive agencies.Prior to joining the firm, Zack was a policy associate for the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance and a public policy director for the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless, where he advocated for legislation at the Minnesota...
Melissa Borom
Melissa works closely with clients on developing public policy strategies and leverages her relationships with federal, state, and local officials. She is passionate about the connections between quality education, skills development, and economic success.Before Taft, Melissa gained experience as the manager of government affairs for a global aviation company, where...
Michael Zalewski
Michael has over two decades of combined legal, government, and political experience and advocates for clients on a wide range of policy matters. From 2009 to 2023, he served in the Illinois House of Representatives, including as Chairman of the House Revenue and Finance Committee. Michael authored several key initiatives...