BMWL and Partners is a full-service advocacy, strategic communications and public affairs consultancy. Our disciplined research, message, organizing and government relations programs allow our clients to effectively tell their stories, influence decision-makers and win in the halls of government, at the ballot box and in the marketplace of ideas.

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WHY BMWL

At BMWL and Partners, we devise, develop and execute winning advocacy, communication, community organizing, and public affairs campaigns. We possess all of the tactical competencies and capacities needed to meet most any challenge.
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WHO IS BMWL

Founded in 2000 with a very simple philosophy: Make sure your voice is heard and your objectives are met. We have decades of experience managing campaigns, forming strategic relationships and alliances, organizing communities, and shaping policy.
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WHAT WE DO

Companies, developers, labor unions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and individuals all turn to BMWL to advance agendas, meet business objectives, tell their stories and build and protect reputations.
 

Our Team

Jill Nelson Golub

Principal

Jill brings a wide-range of tools to our clients — from impactful new media and political strategies to comprehensive public policy and research skills.

Sam Lauter

Principal

Sam has more than three decades of governmental relations and strategic communications experience in local, state and national politics.

John Whitehurst

Principal

John has successfully led more than 100 public affairs, communications, and outreach campaigns over the last 20 years.

Mark Mosher

Principal & Creative Director

Mark is an award-winning creative director and public policy strategist with 20 years of experience.

Brad Whitherspoon

Finance Manager

Brad brings over thirty-five years of accounting, auditing, finance, human resource and compliance experience to BMWL and its clients.

Lisa Hanson

Vice President of Media

Lisa has shepherded many hundreds of client projects through the creative process, ensuring timely, cost-efficient and accurate delivery of campaign objectives.

Danny Baldocchi

Director

Danny Baldocchi is an experienced political and communications operative who excels in high-stakes scenarios. He has an extensive background in both candidate campaigns and ballot measures.

Malia Aiavao

Senior Associate

Malia Aiavao is a results driven political campaign and communications operative. Her experience in running voter contact programs, political fundraising, and marketing enables her to excel in virtually any scenario.

A Sample of Our Wide Range of Clients

adventest
att
bluesheild
boma
baylands
calscience
calcomm
cargil
clearchannel
citycollege
ccta
countable
dbb
doctors
ease
fairmont
corpfinearts
lazoologic
ggrest
GOOGLE
hf
harvest
HUDSON
jamestown
ccta
lagunahonda
leland
madison
mce
mcdonalds
MCGRAW
menlo
millvalley
motorola
ncphs
nike
as
oaklandindi
parsons
pixar
presidio
republicserv
sandag
sfbayferry
sfbotanicals
sfdeltas
sfgeneralhospital
shorestein
sigdev
sta
sfmoma
sutter
SFUSD
tishman
ucsf
ucsfmission
verizon
urban
wastemgt
wccar
westccedu
westfeild

What People Say About BMWL

"In the almost 20 years they have been in business, BMWL has proven to be a leader in the industry and they continue to set the bar.  They use cutting edge creative, innovative thinking, and deep personal relationships to win for their clients. I’m more than happy to recommend my friends at BMWL."

- Willie L. Brown, Jr.

Former Mayor, San Francisco

Former Speaker, CA State Assembly

"BMWL combines creative strategies, strong personal relationships, and individualized attention to give your business the tools it needs to be successful.  They understand the political and business climate in the Bay Area and know how to navigate through the bureaucracy to meet your needs.  I'm grateful to have them on my team and highly recommend them."

- Rebecca Prozan

West Coast Government Affairs & Public Policy Director, Google

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