Serlin Haley LLP

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy Memorial Day

We are excited to welcome Sara Bornstein, Ph.D. to Serlin Haley as our new Legislative Technologist.

Sara joins our research team with an exceptional blend of academic rigor and technical expertise. She recently earned her Ph.D. in Political Science and Research Methodology from The George Washington University, where her work focused on American politics, local government, and survey research. She also holds degrees in political science and public relations from Hofstra University.

In this role, Sara will help us continue to strengthen the tools, systems, and analytical capabilities that support our 50-state practice. Her unique ability to bridge legislative research and technology will enhance the insights and service we provide to clients across the country.

Please join us in welcoming Sara to the Serlin Haley team!

Wishing Gina Spaziani the best of luck on Monday as she runs her 7th Boston Marathon.

Each year brings a different meaning, and this one is especially important — supporting fellow CharityTeams runners and honoring her friend Susan Hurley through hashtag . Susan’s impact continues to be felt by so many, and this run is a meaningful way to carry that forward.

If you’d like to support her efforts, you can learn more here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-make-marathon-7-meaningful-for-susan?attribution_id=sl:790a3467-0cdd-40ea-b3c6-2ad7368c35ab&lang=en_US&ts=1776377912&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_tb-amp20_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

We’ll be cheering her on every step of the way.

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season!

Thank you to our clients, colleagues, and friends for being part of such a great year. We hope the days ahead are filled with rest, connection, and cheer.

Holiday cheer was in full supply last week 🎄

Pierce Haley had the chance to take part in Eastie’s Elves, hosted by the Madaro Charity, and the DiDomenico Foundation Christmas Toy Drive — two events filled with generosity, smiles, and the true spirit of the season.

It’s wonderful to spend time with organizations doing such meaningful work for families and kids, and a great reminder of how powerful community can be this time of year.

Seeing two tractor-trailers filled with thousands of turkeys rolling through Dorchester and Mattapan was a sight to behold. At the 5th Annual Worrell Turkey Drive, more than 4,000 turkeys were distributed across 10 community stops to help families head into Thanksgiving with one less worry.

A huge thank-you to State Representative Christopher Worrell and Boston City Councilor Brian Worrell for leading this effort and bringing the community together in such a meaningful way.

On behalf of Serlin Haley, we’re proud to support and stand alongside leaders who deliver real impact where it matters most.

Please join us in welcoming Gina Spaziani as our new Chief Financial Officer!

Gina joined the firm earlier this year, bringing more than 35 years of financial leadership experience in Massachusetts state government, higher education, and transportation. She most recently served as Chief Business Officer and Associate Vice-President of Fiscal Affairs at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where she oversaw financial operations, audits, compliance, and grants management. Before that, she was Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and held senior roles across the state’s public higher education system.

Her career began at the Massachusetts State House, where she worked as a legislative page, aide, and budget analyst for the House Ways and Means Committee. Gina is a two-time graduate of Suffolk University, earning both her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and her MBA, and has continued to give back as an adjunct instructor and volunteer visiting executive.

We are thrilled to welcome Gina’s expertise and leadership to our team.

From late nights to full days, big ideas to even bigger laughs — NCSL Boston kept us busy and brought our team closer than ever. Here’s a look back at a week we won’t soon forget!

It’s National Intern Day, and we’re feeling grateful. Interns don’t just learn from us—we learn from them too. Lindsay Gothard has brought curiosity, great questions, and a fresh perspective to our team all summer long.

We asked her a few questions about her time with us—here’s what she had to say:

🔹 Favorite part of the internship?
Attending a committee hearing and seeing the legislative process live.

🔹 Biggest surprise?
How much behind-the-scenes strategy goes into even the smallest bills.

🔹 Most used phrase this summer?
“Nice to meet you!”

🔹 One thing you’ll take with you?
The importance of relationships—and the power of a really well-timed email.

Fireworks, flags, and a little time off from the legislative process!

From all of us at Serlin Haley, happy 4th of July! We hope you enjoy the holiday—and we’ll see you back in the halls of government soon enough.