Introduction

Jason Barraza brings political acumen, firsthand experience with political organizations in Arizona, and a strong legal background to Veridus. Since joining the firm in 2009, in addition to lobbying, Jason assists in the development of political advocacy plans that include political campaigns, polling, and community outreach.

Achievements

2019: On the Move: Jason Barraza promoted to Veridus director

2018: Recognized by AzBusiness Magazine (March/April 2018) as an Influential Minority Business Leader

2016: HNBA Top Lawyers Under 40 Award

Clients

1) AAA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC

2) ABC SAND AND ROCK CO., INC.

3) AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY

4) AMERICAN PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

5) AMITY FOUNDATION

6) AMKOR TECHNOLOGY

7) ARIZONA ALLIANCE OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

8) ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY MANAGERS (AACM)

9) ARIZONA BANKERS ASSOCIATION

10) ARIZONA DENTAL ASSOCIATION

11) ARIZONA FINANCIAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION

12) ASM AMERICA

13) AT&T INC

14) AXIOM CARE

15) AZ CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSN

16) BAYER U.S. LLC

17) BHP

18) BMG MONEY

19) CIGNA CORPORATE SERVICES LLC

20) COWLEY COMPANIES, INC.

21) CROP LIFE AMERICA

22) DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP

23) DIAGEO

24) EARN TO LEARN

25) ECOLAB

26) ELECTRICAL DISTRICT NO 7

27) ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSN

28) EQUITABLE

29) EXPEDIA INC

30) FIRST DATA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS

31) FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN

32) FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS

33) FVR LAND INVESTMENTS

34) GCOM SOFTWARE, LLC

35) GOLDEN HEALTH INITIATIVE

36) GOODWILL OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ARIZONA

37) HARVARD INVESTMENTS, INC

38) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AZ

39) INSURANCE AGENTS SERVICES INC

40) INSURANCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER, INC.

41) JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK

42) LAGO DEL ORO WATER CO

43) LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT

44) MARICOPA COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NUMBER ONE

45) MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

46) META PLATFORMS, INC.

47) MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.

48) MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC

49) N-DRIP

50) NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

51) OCOTILLO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

52) PEBBLECREEK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

53) PICACHO SEWER COMPANY

54) PIMA UTILITY COMPANY

55) QUAIL CREEK WATER COMPANY

56) ROBSON COMMUNITIES

57) ROBSON RANCH MOUNTAINS LLC

58) ROBSON RANCH QUAIL CREEK

59) SADDLEBROOKE DEVELOPMENT CO

60) SADDLEBROOKE UTILITY COMPANY

61) SCI AZ FUNERAL SERVICES INC

62) SECURE ELECTIONS PROJECT

63) SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY

64) STATE FORTY EIGHT FOUNDATION

65) STORY CANNABIS COMPANY

66) STUDENT CHOICE

67) SUN LAKES MARKETING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

68) TEACH FOR AMERICA

69) THRIVE SERVICES GROUP

70) TICKETMASTER

71) TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION

72) TRULIEVE INC.

73) UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC

74) UNITED DAIRYMEN OF AZ

75) UNS ENERGY CORPORATION

76) VAYYAR

77) VERRA MOBILITY

78) VIDLER WATER COMPANY

79) VMWARE

80) WELLTON-MOHAWK IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE DISTRICT

81) WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION

82) WESTERN PLANT HEALTH ASSOCIATION

83) WILLOW SPRINGS UTILITY COMPANY

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

11-15 years

Relationships

As a bipartisan firm, Jason has had extensive dealings with the State's electeds on both sides of the aisle. Additionally, thanks to the diverse nature of Jason's clientele, Jason has appeared before most committees, and has worked with agency heads in the Departments of Education, Health, Agriculture, Real Estate, Administration, and AHCCCS to name a few.

Biography

Prior to joining Veridus, Jason spent multiple stints assisting the coordinated campaign of the Arizona Democratic Party during the 2002, 2006 and 2008 campaign cycles. Jason also worked security, logistics and similar roles as part of each Democratic National Convention between 2000 and 2012, and also the 2016 DNC in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated with a bachelor's from the University of Southern California (2001), and a law degree from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona (2006).

In his service to the community, Jason was appointed by Governor Doug Ducey to the Maricopa County Trial Court Appointments Commission in 2017, and finished his service in 2020. He is also currently a member of the City of Phoenix's North Mountain Village Planning Committee, and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Leading for Change, a non-partisan, political leadership training organization, having previously served as the Board Chairman. In 2017 Jason was the President of Los Abogados, the Arizona Hispanic Bar Association.

Jason and his wife, Leila, have two children. In his free time, he's an avid fan of the USC Trojans and also loves to read, golf, hike, and take on home improvement projects.

Last Updated: March 18, 2024