The Staff

Cindy Thomas

Cindy Thomas joined K&O 20 years ago following four years on Capitol Hill working as a legislative and political strategist for a Member of Congress.  A graduate of George Washington University and Georgetown Law School, Cindy's legal and political skills are a valuable resource for K&O clients.  Cindy has developed particular expertise in the areas of trade, tax and intellectual property.  Whether lobbying a Congressional office, developing strategy, drafting legislation or preparing Congressional testimony, Cindy plays an instrumental role in bringing client efforts to a successful conclusion. 

Eileen Fitzgerald

Prior to joining Kent & O'Connor in 1988, Eileen Fitzgerald served with a senior member of Congress on the House Appropriations Committee and later for the House Small Business Committee. A graduate of Creighton University, Eileen works with the principals at K&O on a variety of issues with an emphasis on health care, health and safety, labor and transportation issues.  With extensive experience in lobbying members of Congress and various federal agencies, Eileen possesses strong political skills with a solid understanding of the legislative process to produce positive results for K&O clients.

Mary Jackson

The welcoming voice you hear when calling Kent & O'Connor is Mary Jackson, who has managed the office since 1988.  Well-known to our clients for her capable handling of day-to-day office concerns, Mary combines an outgoing personality with a can-do attitude to provide unsurpassed assistance to clients.