John Pica offers clients the unique insight of someone who is an experienced lobbyist and a former legislator. He has an intimate knowledge, from the inside, of the intricacies of the legislative process and the methods and techniques to secure passage or assure defeat of bills in the interests of his clients. He served alongside the current Senate President, House Speaker, and current Committee Chairs. As the Deputy Majority Leader in the Senate and a member of the Senate Policy Committee, John Pica has a background of building relationships with elected officials that have resulted in many legislative achievements. And, of critical importance to his clients, he knows how to count votes. His many legislative accomplishments include model legislation and landmark bills. 

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Education

Villanova University, B.A., 1975; Captain, Lacrosse

University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D. 1982; Chairman, Honor Court

Mount Saint Joseph High School, 1970

Senate of Maryland- member from 1983 to 1997

House of Delegates- member from 1979 to 1983

Deputy Senate Majority Leader- 1990 to 1997

Chair, Baltimore City Senate Delegation- 1987 to 1997

Chair, Senate Rules Committee- 1995 to 1997

Chair, Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review

Chair, Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee 1991 to 1993

Member, Senate Finance Committee

Member, Judicial Proceedings Committee

Member, House Appropriations Committee

Member, House Economic Matters Committee

Chair, House Banking Subcommittee

Law Clerk, Supreme Bench of Baltimore City