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Monique C.
Field-Foster

  • Executive Partner
mfield-foster@wnj.com
Lansing
T 517.679.7435
M 517.242.1283
F 517.316.8435

My admin

There are more than 500 registered lobbyists in Michigan, and most are not attorneys. Warner is rare in that all of our lobbyists are licensed attorneys. We deal with client issues with the highest code of conduct – we are ethically required to do so or risk losing our licenses. If the slightest appearance of a conflict exists, we need to request a waiver. A multi-client government affairs shop that knows your deepest secrets can literally show up on both sides of an issue – we will never do that. We have also been specifically trained to deal with the laws under which our industry must practice. Consequently, we can speak more persuasively to their practical impact when helping to shape them. In my view, that’s priceless to a client.

An experienced lobbyist and policy analyst, Monique has more than 20 years of experience in government affairs – including policy strategy and development, analysis and drafting of legislation, state procurement and other advocacy initiatives. Industries such as renewable energy, transportation, professional sports, higher education, economic development and state procurement rely upon the quality of her connections to cut through red tape and help shape the laws that govern their businesses. Monique provides access and legislative entree at the highest levels of Michigan state government.

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  • Negotiated over $40M in Capital outlay renovation and maintenance projects.
  • Planned legislative event for NY private equity firm to promote public private partnership relationships in MI and to educate and develop relationships with Department Directors, the Governor’s office and the Legislature.
  • Negotiated $120M multiple year contract with Department of Management and Budget for Accenture.
  • Negotiated $100M contract extension for Ingenix United Healthcare with Department of Management and Budget and developed strategic plan to position client for winning bid in data warehouse contract.
  • Worked with Governor’s office, Legislature, Attorney General’s Office and State Departments on joint projects, legislative proposals and pr
  • Negotiated over $40M in Capital outlay renovation and maintenance projects.
  • Planned legislative event for NY private equity firm to promote public private partnership relationships in MI and to educate and develop relationships with Department Directors, the Governor’s office and the Legislature.
  • Negotiated $120M multiple year contract with Department of Management and Budget for Accenture.
  • Negotiated $100M contract extension for Ingenix United Healthcare with Department of Management and Budget and developed strategic plan to position client for winning bid in data warehouse contract.
  • Worked with Governor’s office, Legislature, Attorney General’s Office and State Departments on joint projects, legislative proposals and programs that impact DMB’s priorities; Responsible for legislative and legal oversight of DMB’s agenda to promote and implement projects, draft legislative analysis, review contracts, and create and implement policy for the Department, its Agencies, Boards and Commissions, including the Michigan State Fair, Office of the Children’s Ombudsman, Veteran’s Memorial Commission and the Law Enforcement Memorial Commission.
  • Worked with Legislature, Governor’s Legal Counsel and various interests groups to craft legislation enabling transfer of Michigan State Fairgrounds from Department of Agriculture to Department of Management and Budget.
  • Successfully developed and implemented strategy for legislative approval of construction of the new Michigan State Police Headquarters.
  • Mediated landlord contract disputes between Department of Management and Budget Real Estate Division constituent landlords and key state officials.
  • Responsible for relationship development between Department of Management and Budget staff and Legislative members of Joint Capital Outlay committee.
  • Assists environmental and mining companies build relationships with Michigan’s legislature and the governor’s office.
    • “Get your slice of the state contract pie,” Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2/23/2018
    • “Get your slice of the state contract pie,” Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2/23/2018
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    Monique C.
    Field-Foster

    • Executive Partner
    mfield-foster@wnj.com
    Lansing
    T 517.679.7435
    M 517.242.1283
    F 517.316.8435

    My admin

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    Credentials

    There are more than 500 registered lobbyists in Michigan, and most are not attorneys. Warner is rare in that all of our lobbyists are licensed attorneys. We deal with client issues with the highest code of conduct – we are ethically required to do so or risk losing our licenses. If the slightest appearance of a conflict exists, we need to request a waiver. A multi-client government affairs shop that knows your deepest secrets can literally show up on both sides of an issue – we will never do that. We have also been specifically trained to deal with the laws under which our industry must practice. Consequently, we can speak more persuasively to their practical impact when helping to shape them. In my view, that’s priceless to a client.

    An experienced lobbyist and policy analyst, Monique has more than 20 years of experience in government affairs – including policy strategy and development, analysis and drafting of legislation, state procurement and other advocacy initiatives. Industries such as renewable energy, transportation, professional sports, higher education, economic development and state procurement rely upon the quality of her connections to cut through red tape and help shape the laws that govern their businesses. Monique provides access and legislative entree at the highest levels of Michigan state government.

    industries

    practices

      • “Get your slice of the state contract pie,” Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2/23/2018
      • “Get your slice of the state contract pie,” Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2/23/2018