Nichole R. Griffin, Senior Associate

860-278-8015
griffin@lobbyct.com

Nicole R. Griffin joined Levin, Powers, Brennan and Shea, LLC after serving in the Connecticut Governor’s office for four years

Ms. Griffin joined the Governor’s legislative staff in 2002. She began her tenure as a legislative liaison and was then promoted to Deputy Legislative Director. In that capacity she served as the Governor’s representative to state agencies and legislative committees. Her duties included lobbying the Governor’s legislative proposals and negotiating any changes with key legislators. In her two years serving in Governor Rell’s administration, she focused primarily on issues before the Judiciary, General Law, Government Administration & Elections, Environment and Appropriations Committees.

Ms. Griffin was part of a bipartisan working group responsible for crafting and passing legislation that completely revamped the Connecticut Office of State Ethics. While working on this landmark legislation she earned a reputation as a strong communicator able to achieve consensus.

Ms. Griffin has held many political and civic positions. As the Political Director for the Connecticut Republican Party she was responsible for managing several municipal elections and worked on the 2000 Presidential Campaign. After the 2000 Presidential Campaign Ms. Griffin was chosen to serve as former Governor John Rowland’s Finance Director.

Prior to her work in the Governor’s office, Ms. Griffin was a legislative analyst, focusing on issues impacting Chambers of Commerce, nursing homes and Connecticut schools, both academically and athletically.

A graduate of St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, Ms. Griffin received her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. While in college, she was involved with the New Hampshire Republican Party, first as an intern, then as its Special Projects Director.

Ms Griffin currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Valley Girl Scouts of America.