2024 ASSOCIATE & ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OFFSITE
In June, 34 Associates and Assistant Vice Presidents from across our offices gathered in Washington, DC for an offsite event These two days were dedicated to productive meetings where we celebrated our wins, addressed challenges and set goals for the future
Our Associate and Assistant Vice President teams took time to recognize and celebrate the many achievements and milestones reached over the past year. Additionally, we held open and honest discussions about the challenges our Associates and Assistant Vice Presidents face and brainstormed effective solutions and strategies.
During the sessions, each office provided insights into their daily roles and responsibilities, and members of the firm’s Professional Development Committee shared some words of wisdom on career development and growth.
In addition to the sessions, our team enjoyed some bonding time, attending the Congressional Baseball Game and making a trip to the firm’s Maryland office.
We are grateful to our Associate and Assistant Vice President teams for a productive few days and to our team members in the states for making the trip up to DC
ASSOCIATES & ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS
We greatly appreciate the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of our Associates & Assistant Vice Presidents across the firm’s 15 offices. Their collective efforts continue to elevate our firm and provide exceptional service to our clients. THANK YOU TO OUR
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN
Asian
American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month
Reception
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, Cornerstone proudly hosted a reception to celebrate the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Hill Staff. We are proud to highlight the significant impact AANHPI professionals have on policymaking and community development, and were thrilled to welcome all of the attendees who came together to honor and support their colleagues.
We are grateful to all of our attendees as well as our generous sponsors whose support was instrumental in making this event a resounding success, and we look forward to many more opportunities to celebrate the AANHPI community and their role in shaping our nation’s future.
In honor of AANHPI Hill Staff
ClientVictoriesandPathwaystoSuccess
Congratulations to our client Lyten, a supernatural applications company and global leader in lithium-sulfur battery technology, for announcing the shipment of A samples of its 6 5 Ah (C/3 discharge rate, 25° C) lithiumsulfur pouch cells to Stellantis and other leading US and EU automotive OEMs for evaluation. This milestone is a true demonstration of Lyten’s global leadership in lithium-sulfur manufacturing, a battery chemistry with the potential to hold more than two times the energy density of lithium-ion and starts the clock for commercial evaluation and adoption by multiple industry leaders.
Cornerstone client Scale AI closed $1 billion series F round at a $13 8 billion valuation, led by their existing investor, Accel
For 8 years, Scale AI has been the leading AI data foundry helping fuel the most exciting advancements in AI, including autonomous vehicles, defense applications and generative AI
With the new funding, Scale AI is ready to move into the next phase of its journey: accelerating the abundance of frontier data to pave the road to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
Congratulations to our client the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on being awarded a $42.6 million Department of Transportation grant for its Reconnecting Community project, an initiative focused on restoring connections to emerging economic growth centers among formerly displaced populations. The city’s goal is to make downtown and the urban wilderness more accessible for residents.
EVENTS & ENGAGEMENTS
Panels,ConferencesandMore
Congratulations to our client, The ESOP Association (TEA), on a successful 47th Annual National Conference Cornerstone is a proud member of TEA and even prouder to work on its behalf in our nation's capital
At this year’s Advocacy Academy, our Public Affairs colleagues, Yunjeong Lee and D’Andre Henderson, shared their expert insights on using social media to support advocacy efforts, while another colleague, John Crumbliss, joined a presentation on how Political Action Committee (PAC) spending can be used to support our legislative champions
Additionally, Dao Nguyen and John Sandell were invited to discuss the current political landscape on Capitol Hill and share tips on effective ways to advocate for employee ownership with Members of Congress and their staff.
Cornerstone Public Affairs team members, Mike Reed, Hyma Moore and Max Moll, provided an election outlook during a panel discussion hosted by our client Greater Houston Partnership during their annual Washington, DC fly-in event.
Earlier in the month, Hyma had the opportunity to share his thoughts about the 2024 GOP primaries and the key issues that will shape the upcoming election.
Cornerstone colleagues, Mike Goodman and John Scott, joined our client iHeartMedia at the Celebration of Service to America Awards hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters Foundation. This event honors outstanding achievements in community service, philanthropy and the contributions of local radio and television stations nationwide. We are proud to celebrate the dedication and excellence demonstrated by broadcasters like iHeartMedia to making a positive difference in communities nationwide.
Cornerstone’s Erik Fatemi was recently featured in Axios Pro Policy’s health care policy section to discuss FY 2025 appropriations and NIH funding levels Regarding FY 2025 appropriations, Erik explains the issue facing Congress will be caps, and ultimately the decision to bust them one way or another He also mentions the potential for disappointment from some members at the 1% defense increase, but notes many are hoping that defense and non-defense will work together to push beyond 1%. Additionally, Erik highlights the net cut to NIH in FY 2024, and the effect this had on the momentum of the past few years.
CORNERSTONE ACCOLADES CelebratingColleagueExcellence
MIKEVLACICH PRINCIPAL
Mike Vlacich, a Principal in the firm’s Concord, New Hampshire office, was elected to the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire Board of Directors Congratulations to Mike on this well-deserved recognition of his commitment to promoting and enhancing business and commerce throughout the state.
DELORA SANCHEZ IFEKAUCHE PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR
Delora Sanchez Ifekauche, Esq., a Principal and Director in the firm’s Annapolis, Maryland office was recognized on Maryland The Daily Record’s Lobbying and Government Affairs 2024 Power List for her hard work and dedication to health care policy When asked about a current challenge facing Maryland, Delora highlighted the delicate balance between fiscal responsibility and adequately funding important state priorities.
camille young PRINCIPAL
Camille Scales Young, a Principal in the firm’s Jackson, Mississippi office, was recognized by the Junior League of Jackson as Amalie Fair Robinson Sustainer of the Year Congratulations to Camille on this recognition of her commitment to helping women throughout the Jackson community achieve their leadership potential.
lauren mccay ASSOCIATE
Lauren McCay, an Associate in the firm’s Oklahoma City, Oklahoma office, was accepted into the State Chamber Research Foundation’s Leadership Exchange Academy for 2024. After a highly competitive application process, the cohort program admitted a small group of under 35 into the program, consisting of well-respected leaders in their professions and communities. Congratulations to Lauren on this exciting accomplishment.
COLLEAGUE CHRONICLES PersonalMilestonesandJoyousMoments
NewAdditionstothe CornerstoneFamily
Over the last quarter, six new babies were born into the Cornerstone family. Congratulations to Lauren Hunter, Kirsten West, Lawrence Bell, Ethan Witt, David Planning, Mike Reed and their families on these exciting new births We are thrilled for our colleagues as they celebrate these new additions to their families.
Congratulations to Craig Holzheauser, a Principal in the firm’s Austin, Texas office, on his engagement! We are thrilled for Craig and his fiancé Paige and wish them the best during this exciting chapter.
Congratulations to our colleague Molly Kiernan on celebrating nuptials in June. We are so excited for Molly and her husband Gillin and wish them the best during this next chapter.
We are also thrilled to congratulate Corey Elder, a Vice President in the firm’s Frankfort, Kentucky office, and his wife Samantha, on celebrating nuptials this past June.
Baby Charlie Hunter - 05.01.2024 Baby Vivian West - 05.28.2024
Baby Louis Reed - 07.03.2024
Baby Jack Planning - 06.01.2024
Baby Maxwell Bell - 05.09.2024
Baby Cole Witt - 04.30.2024
NEW TEAM MEMBERS
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Jenny Neuscheler Principal (DC)
Michael Altes Senior Associate (DC)
Keith Stern Principal (DC)
Sydney Blair Associate (DC)
Tyler Packer Associate (DC)
PUBLIC AFFAIRS & STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Amir Sports Associate (GA)
Taylor Bender Finance Coordinator (DC)
OPERATIONS
Colleen Gilday Operations Coordinator (DC)
Lauren Via Operations Manager (DC)
Grace Wilkins Marketing Coordinator (DC)
