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LNE Group’s primary strength is our team’s collective knowledge and experience; depth and breadth of expertise; and diversity of talent, background, and nationality. Creating Value. Solving Challenges.

LNE Group is a transatlantic government advocacy, technology innovation, public funding, and strategic advisory firm. In 2002, LNE Group was founded as a State of Ohio-based advocacy firm. Today, we are not your run-of-the-mill government affairs shop.

Cleveland, Ohio is LNE Group’s U.S. headquarters where, since 2002, a team of consultants have combined forces with colleagues in offices throughout Ohio and Washington DC to serve client interests across the western hemisphere.

Lee C. Weingart is the Founder and President of LNE Group. Since 2002, Mr. Weingart has cultivated his self-started, two-person business into what is now one of the top advocacy and lobbying firms with transatlantic reach.

As LNE Group’s Executive Vice President, Scott Owens directs all aspects of the firm’s Advocacy Operations. Scott has translated his deep experience in government and business relations …

LNE Group has been entrusted to serve the interests of over 330 clients across multiple sectors and industries. Our diverse client portfolio includes: For-profit businesses, including innovative start-ups, multinational corporations, Fortune 500 companies, and privately held businesses

Jason Smith is LNE Group’s Vice President and has been with the company since 2004. As Director of LNE Group’s Strategic Advisory practice, Jason manages domestic and international funding pursuit and business consulting engagements that achieve client objectives and deliver bottom line results.

May 23, 2023 · Cleveland, Ohio: LNE Group LLC, a leading state and federal government relations and strategic advisory firm, today announced the acquisition of the clients of PDH Business Solutions, a West Virginia state advocacy firm founded by Paul Hardesty.

Jake Giermann serves as the Manager of LNE Group’s state and federal practice in both Ohio and West Virginia, splitting his time between the two states to address the diverse needs of …