Michael P. Morrison, Esq. – Mike was an attorney and Statehouse lobbyist since 1985, and one of the Founding Partners of Government Advantage Group in 2007. Mike loved lobbying and was a presence around Capitol Square for many years. Mike was well respected because of his demeanor and approachability, his willingness to work with people, to mentor younger lobbyist, and maintain the integrity of the institution. That belief led him to become a member of the Ohio Lobbying Association (OLA) Board of Directors, serving as President in 2014. In 2015, Mike received the OLA Presidents Award, awarded annually to one individual for outstanding service to the lobbying profession.
Since 2013, Mike bravely battled pancreatic cancer. When he succumbed to the disease in March 2016, the Partners of Government Advantage Group wanted to do something to memorialize Mike and his contribution to the lobbying profession. As a fitting tribute to his passion for the lobbying profession, since his passing we have made a contribution each year in Mike’s memory to the Ohio Lobbying Association Foundation, the proceeds of which go towards helping to underwrite the two (2) scholarships the OLA awards annually to college students seeking a career in government and/or the lobbying profession, a fitting tribute to our dear friend & colleague.