504-259-3724
325 FLORIDA STREET, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801, 
Clients say they value my knowledge about the inner workings of government, my passion in fully understanding their business goals and my persistence in working with policymakers to advance my clients' interests. I work hard to stay on top of any and all statutory or regulatory proposals that may affect them so that, collaboratively, we can take action if needed. Clients need to know I'm there for them even when I don't have much to report. Communication is vital.
1) ACADIANA REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
2) All South Consulting Engineers
3) Apple Inc.
8) Cooperative Purchasing Group LLC
9) Crescent City River Port Pilots Association
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
14) Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc.
15) Good Day Farm Louisiana, LLC
16) Harvey Gulf International Marine
17) Holcim US
18) Jefferson Parish Assessors Office
19) K-SOLV Group LLC
20) Louisiana Community & Technical College System (LCTCS) Foundation
21) Louisiana Restaurant Association
22) Marathon Petroleum Company LP
27) RELX Inc.
29) Stride, Inc.
31) Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
32) Transdev North America, Inc.
33) United Professionals Company, Inc.
34) USAA Insurance
35) VSP Vision, Inc. c/o MultiState Associates LLC
38) Woodside Energy
15-20 years
Our firm has deep relationships with all decision makers in the State, especially with leadership in both chambers.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience with Louisiana state government, Christopher "Chris"?Coulon advises national and regional clients who operate in a wide range of industries on matters at the state and local level.
Chris lobbies for bills that enhance his clients' businesses and against those that place burdens upon them, knowing that it takes a lot more effort to get legislation enacted than it does to kill a bill. Like many states, Louisiana has out-dated laws and regulations on the books, and Chris works with policymakers to modernize the statutory and regulatory frameworks "" understanding, for example, that they want government to adopt policies that keep pace with technological advancements in their industries while also protecting privacy in our data-driven global economy.
Chris earned his bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Louisiana State University. While pursuing his degree, he worked in many capacities in the State Legislature including a page, a Sergeant at Arms and finally as executive assistant to Speaker of the House John Alario. Prior to joining Pivotal, Chris worked in government relations with a New Orleans based law firm and with CLECO Electric Company.
225-399-3131
325 FLORIDA STREET, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801, 
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Relationships matter, no matter how large or small. Every person plays a role in the perpetuity of our lives. Daily, I strive to 'Do to others as you would have them do to you' (Luke 6:32). Through my business relationships and those of our Pivotal Team, we guide our clients down the best paths and walk with them to achieve our goals for sustainable development and effectiveness. There truly is no 'I' in team.
1) ACADIANA REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
2) All South Consulting Engineers
3) Apple Inc.
8) Cooperative Purchasing Group LLC
9) Crescent City River Port Pilots Association
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
14) Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc.
15) Good Day Farm Louisiana, LLC
16) Harvey Gulf International Marine
17) Holcim US
18) Jefferson Parish Assessors Office
19) K-SOLV Group LLC
21) Louisiana Community & Technical College System (LCTCS) Foundation
22) Louisiana Restaurant Association
28) RELX Inc.
30) Stride, Inc.
32) Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
33) Transdev North America Inc.
34) United Professionals Company, Inc.
35) USAA Insurance
36) VSP Vision, Inc. c/o MultiState Associates LLC
39) Woodside Energy
15-20 years
Alisha M. Duhon has spent the last twenty-five years gaining experience in local and state government, association management, and private firms in the oil and gas, engineering, legal, and tourism industries. Ethics compliance and reporting is another area where Alisha has provided many services to clients and companies in Louisiana.
Growing up in the 'most Cajun place on Earth' (Vermilion Parish) taught Alisha that hospitality to all and hard work will always be the best route. Politics and service was a frequent family topic at Alisha's childhood dinner tables which inspired her interests which led her to government relations consulting. Through service, hard work, hospitality and our love of culture and politics; Alisha aims for clients to feel that inclusive sense to be part of our Pivotal family.
225-939-6170
304 LAUREL STREET, SUITE 1A, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801, 
Links:Website
Counsels clients on legislative and regulatory policy in areas of expertise, including energy and environment and civil justice systems
Approximately 20 years of experience advocating before an evolving and dynamic political environment in Louisiana, always emphasizing, prioritizing and maintaining strong relationships in the Legislature
Former Director of Public Affairs for Entergy Louisiana and Director of Government Relations for the Louisiana Association for Justice
1) Agilify
4) Baker Hughes
6) Bristow
9) Clover
10) Conduent
11) Elevance Health, and its afilliates dba Anthem, Inc. / /
14) GDIT /
15) Genentech, Inc.
16) Good Day Farm Louisiana, LLC
17) Historic Tax Credit Coalition
18) Honeywell
19) Horne LLP
20) Intralot, Inc
23) Louisiana Energy and Power Authority
25) Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
26) Math Nation
27) Motion Picture Association, Inc
28) New Generation Gas Gathering LLC
30) Placid Refining Company, LLC
31) Plexos Group
33) SoftwareAG /
34) Sparkhound
37) Tenaska
38) Trane US inc
40) United HealthCare Services, Inc.
41) Workforce Housing Coalition
42) YMCA
43) Youth Villages
Stephen Ledet joined Cornerstone Government Affairs' Baton Rouge, Louisiana office in July 2018. Stephen has nearly 20 years' experience working in government affairs in Baton Rouge.
Stephen previously served as the director of public affairs for Entergy Louisiana, where he led and implemented their legislative strategy. Much of his time at Entergy was spent relationship building with legislators, leadership, and their staff. Stephen was also involved in the management of Entergy's political action committee (PAC) contributions and recruiting PAC membership.
Prior to his five years at Entergy, Stephen spent nearly 12 years on staff with the Louisiana Association for Justice, where he managed the Association's contract lobbyists and lobbying team. Stephen advised the Association's executive director and committee on legislative strategies and directed its legislative fundraising efforts.
Stephen serves on the board for the Salvation Army and is a member of the St. Aloysius Church Men's Club.
Stephen received his B.B.A in marketing from Mississippi State University. He resides in Baton Rouge with his wife Mackenzie, and their twins, Henry and Willis.
225-219-8900
504 LAKELAND DRIVE, STE 301, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70802, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
1) 3T Health
2) Aramark Educational Services, LLC
4) B.P. America
6) CITGO Petroleum Corporation
8) Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana
9) Crescent Capitol Consulting, LLC
11) Ernest M. Morial Convention Center
225-219-8900
504 LAKELAND DRIVE, SUITE 2330, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70802, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
1) ACLU
2) Aramark Educational Services, LLC
4) AT&T
6) CITGO Petroleum Corporation
8) Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana
10) CVS Health
12) Environmental Defense Action Fund
13) Equifax
18) Kinney, Ellinghausen, & DeShazo Law Firm
19) LA Municipal Risk Management Agency
20) Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
21) Louisiana Center for Children's Rights
22) Louisiana Press Association
24) New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
25) Orleans Parish School Board
27) Pelican State Partners, LLC
28) The Advocacy Partners, LLC
30) The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
32) Unite America
33) Unite Us
225-344-1177
218 LAUREL ST., BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801, 
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Criminal, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Professional/Vocational Licensing, RFP/Procurement, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Located just steps away from the Louisiana State Capitol, Advanced Strategies is a governmental relations firm that specializes in managing high profile state legislative issues. For more than 25 years, the Advanced Strategies team has helped clients monitor and assess key legislative issues as well as develop and implement effective political strategies that position them for future business growth and success.
2) Advanced Gaming Distributors
5) B & J Bingo
8) Coastal Conservation Association of LA.
11) Copart, Inc.
12) Country Grocer
14) Delta Coin
15) Dominion Voting Systems, Inc.
16) DRC Emergency Services, LLC
17) Elevance Health and it's affiliates, dba Anthem, Inc.
19) Food and Fun
20) Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc.
21) Goudeau, Inc.
23) Hollywood Truck Stop and Casino
24) Jalou, Inc.
25) LA Behavior Analysis Association
26) LA Wallet
27) Little Deuces
28) Louisiana Coalition for Access to Autism
29) Louisiana Land Guardians, Inc.
31) Louisiana Video Gaming Association
32) LSM Gaming
33) Medical Management & Billing Solutions
34) Meta Traffic
35) Metro Gaming
36) Metro Gaming and Amusement Compnay
37) New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association
38) Osage Express
39) Pan American Life Insurance
40) Pelican Bingo
41) Premier Games
43) Salesforce
45) Southern Pain & Anesthesia Consultants, LLC
46) Spine Diagnostic Center of Baton Rouge
47) TLJC
48) Waste Management
20+ years
Alton Ashy established Advanced Strategies nearly two decades ago. As the firm's president, Alton brings a wealth of knowledge, a strong work ethic and sharp business insight to his projects. He began his professional career as a legislative staffer working for both the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives and quickly transitioned into governmental relations representing clients including Louisiana State University. Alton's ability to quickly assess an issue and develop a winning legislative strategy has helped Advanced Strategies achieve great success for its clients over the years.
225-201-8930
304 LAUREL STREET, SUITE 1A, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70801, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website, LinkedIn
Former senior staffer to Governor Bobby Jindal
Top Forty Under 40, Business Report in 2014
National Finance Committee member, Republican Governors Association
Chairman of Emerging Leaders Council, Louisiana Association of Business and Industry
2) Adobe
4) Agilify
7) Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana
8) Baker Hughes
10) Bristow Group
14) Clover
15) Conduent, Inc. and its Affiliates
16) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
17) Endeavors
18) Entergy Services
19) Fan Freedom
20) GDIT
21) Genentech
22) Google Cloud
23) Historic Tax Credit Coalition
24) Honeywell
25) Horne LLP.
26) Louisiana Association of Broadcasters
27) Louisiana Clerks of Court Association
28) Louisiana Energy and Power Authority
29) Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
32) Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
33) Motion Picture Association, Inc
34) New Generation Gas Gathering LLC
35) Palo Alto
36) Placid Refining Company, LLC
37) Plexos Group
39) Software AG
40) Sparkhound
43) Tenaska
44) Trane U.S. Inc
46) United HealthCare Services, Inc.
48) Workforce Housing Coalition
49) YMCA
50) Youth Villages
Nial Patel joined Cornerstone Government Affairs in 2011 after more than seven years of service to Governor Bobby Jindal, dating back to his first run for governor in 2003. As one of the longest serving senior staff members for the Governor, Nial worked as the director of scheduling. Additionally, when Governor Jindal was elected to Congress, Nial served as his executive assistant. During his tenure with Jindal, Nial's duties varied from campaigning to research and outreach, working with elected politicians, stakeholders, and government officials from Washington, D.C. and across the state of Louisiana.
Nial holds a Masters in Economics from the Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University (LSU), and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from LSU, where he also minored Political Science and Business Administration.
Originally from New Orleans, Nial attended Holy Cross High School and the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. In 2014, he was recognized as one of the top forty under 40 leaders in the community, and is alum of the Baton Rouge Leadership and Louisiana Leadership programs. Nial serves on the Southeast Super Region Committee, Greater New Orleans Inc.'s Next Gen Council, New Schools for Baton Rouge Board, Teach for America Board, and is Chairman of Louisiana Association of Business and Industry's Emerging Leaders Council. He has helped raised money for the American Cancer Society, Republican Governor's Association, and several elected officials. Nial currently resides in Baton Rouge.
225-572-1726
1846 S. COLUMBINE STREET, SUITE 703, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70808, 
1) Adobe
3) Agilify
5) Baker Hughes
10) Clover
11) Elevance Health, and its Affiliates dba Anthem, Inc.
12) Endeavors
13) Entergy Services
14) GDIT
15) Genentech
16) Historic Tax Credit Coalition
17) Horne LLP
18) Intralot, Inc.
20) Louisiana Clerks of Court Association
21) Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
23) Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
24) Math Nation
25) Motion Picture Association
26) Palo Alto
27) Plexos Group
29) Software AG
30) Sparkhound
32) Susan G. Komen
33) Trane U.S. Inc
35) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
36) Workforce Housing Coalition
37) YMCA
38) Youth Villages
504-458-0734
446 NORTH BLVD., BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70802,