Madison Lisotto Whalen, Esq.
Partner
Madison is dedicated to crafting comprehensive strategies that empower clients to achieve their government affairs and business goals. With a strong focus on legislative and executive agency lobbying, she represents clients across all branches of government.
Madison's diverse clientele has spanned various industries, including healthcare, financial services, technology, engineering, construction, cannabis and hemp, energy, telecommunications, statewide non-profits, education, and local governments. She provides expert counsel on legislative lobbying, government contract procurement, political strategies, and securing economic development and workforce incentives, including tax credits and grants.
Prior to founding CHW Advisors, Madison practiced law at Roetzel & Andress, focusing on government relations and regulatory compliance. Her experience also includes serving as a legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives and as Deputy Legislative Liaison under former Ohio Governor John R. Kasich. In the Governor’s office, she oversaw and advised on legislative initiatives across numerous state agencies, including the Departments of Education, Higher Education, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Environmental Protection, Public Utilities, Public Safety, Rehabilitation and Corrections, and Veterans Services.
Madison was recognized as a "Rising Star" in government relations by Ohio Super Lawyers in 2020, 2023-2025. She is a graduate of Leadership Columbus (2019), the Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy (2018), and the Columbus Bar Association Barrister Leadership Program (2017).
Actively engaged in her community, Madison has served on the Government Affairs Steering Committee of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce for over seven years.
She graduated magna cum laude from Kent State University and cum laude from Capital University Law School.