Chicago, IL | Springfield, IL

Matt Murphy leads the government relations practice for Mac Strategies Group, advocating on behalf of a diverse group of clients before the Illinois legislative and executive branches, as well as local governments. Murphy, a licensed attorney, previously served as the Illinois Senate Deputy Minority Leader in the legislature earning a reputation as one of the most respected and thoughtful lawmakers in the state Capitol during his decade in office. Murphy’s experience as a pragmatic, bipartisan legislator who served in legislative leadership and on the most impactful committees in Springfield, including the Executive Committee, Appropriations, Energy and Public Utilities, Insurance Committees, and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) gives him a unique insight into the legislative process. Murphy uses this experience to help clients navigate Illinois government to achieve their policy goals.