Michael Zimmerman*

Michael is a Senior Government Relations Advisor for Butler Snow’s Regulatory and Government group.

Government Relations

A seasoned political and public policy professional with over 25 years of experience, Michael has served as Chief of Staff or Senior Staff to legislative leaders in multiple states.

Prior to joining Butler Snow, Michael served as Chief Advisor to Tennessee House Majority Leader William Lamberth, where he played an integral role in advancing the Governor's legislative agenda. Michael helped pass landmark legislation, including the overhaul of the state's education funding system, improvements to the criminal justice system, and bills that led to some of the largest economic development projects in state history.

At Butler Snow, Michael represents dozens of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small nonprofit organizations. His accomplishments include securing millions of dollars in state budget funding for various clients, helping to pass legislation that led to a 22% reduction in grocery taxes and legislative reforms affecting the health insurance and property and casualty insurance industries.

Recently, the Butler Snow team secured $300 million in funding for the City of Nashville to develop the East Bank, one of the country's largest urban infill projects. In addition, Michael has played an instrumental role in representing clients operating in heavily regulated industries including gaming, alcohol, and agriculture.

A former campaign and public affairs consultant, Michael has advised more than one hundred clients and candidates across the country. His experience managing political action committees, candidate campaigns and ballot measures adds to his breadth of experience the world of politics and policy.

• California State University, B.A., Government, 2001