| Senior Associate Clay Huckaby utilizes his knowledge of State and Local Government in Georgia along with an understanding of the political landscape of Georgia 's public and private sectors to help clients communicate various positions and market products.
While previously serving as the Director of Intergovernmental Relations for the State Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Clay was the liaison between the Department and the Governor's Office, the Legislature and State Agencies. He worked closely with the Governor's Office and the Legislature to ensure that the technology services provided by DOAS were maintained and that the staff was able to resolve problems in a timely manner. He also monitored legislation on behalf of the Department and worked with members of the General Assembly on legislation that impacted DOAS and DOAS services.
From 1994 through 1997 Clay was a partner with Cornerstone Communications, an Atlanta based Public and Government Affairs firm. His role at Cornerstone included advising clients on healthcare, environmental, tax and regulatory issues that impacted their ability to do business in Georgia . Likewise, he represented his clients before the Georgia General Assembly and Regulatory agencies that oversee these issues. In addition, he served as the Legislative Director for the Georgia Industry Association and helped recruit members for the association of Georgia-based manufacturers. The Industry Association was critical to the passage of some of Georgia 's most pro-business legislation and was successful in coordinating coalitions that halted anti-business measures.
Prior to 1994 Clay worked for the Governmental Affairs firm Omni Resource Group. While at Omni, Clay assisted in the legislative counsel for some of Georgia 's largest and most politically active corporate entities. He worked with the Georgia legislature on behalf of Clients in telecommunications, power generation, manufacturing, and agriculture related businesses. It was at this time that Clay honed his legislative skills and established contacts that allow him to guide clients on a successful legislative initiative without expending unnecessary resources and time.
Clay is an Atlanta native and has a bachelor of science from Georgia Southern University. He and his wife reside in Decatur and have two boys ages 5 and 2. |
