Policy48 is a full-service government relations and public affairs firm that specializes in advocacy, policy development and government relations at the local and state level.

Lauren represents the firm's interests before the Arizona State Legislature, the Office of the Governor, state agencies and various municipalities, and has been recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times as one of the top lobbyists in the state under the age of 40.

One of the firm's founders, Barbara's focus is in state-level policy and advocacy where she represents the firm's clients before the Arizona State Legislature, the Governor's Office and executive branch agencies. She was named an Outstanding Woman in Business by the Phoenix Business Journal and is consistently recognized as one of the top lobbyists in Arizona by the Arizona Capitol Times. She has established herself as a highly effective advocate for a variety of private-sector enterprises with a special concentration in healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. Her prior experience includes two judicial clerkships and private law firm practice in Washington, D.C. and Arizona. Immediately prior to founding Triadvocates, Barbara was an integral member of the government relations practice group of Quarles & Brady LLP.

Education: B.A., The University of Arizona; J.D., American University, The Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C.

Richard has more than 20 years of experience in Arizona state government and public affairs. Richard's skillset includes strategic planning, coalition management and coordination and development of media and grassroots efforts for legislation and initiatives. Richard's public-sector experience includes service as a staff director at the Arizona House of Representatives, Director of Government Affairs for the Arizona Supreme Court, Special Assistant Attorney General for Government Affairs for the Arizona Attorney General's Office, and Deputy Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Education: B.A., Trinity University; J.D., University of Arizona College of Law

John leads the firm's government marketing efforts, where he brings more than 30 years of rich career experience in government leadership, policy, public affairs, procurement, media and business. He also contributes considerable expertise to state and federal policy and advocacy efforts across a wide range of policy areas, with a particular passion for education and workforce development. John has been a thought leader in the technology community in Arizona since serving as Arizona's first Chief Information Officer and as the government relations and community solutions manager for Intel Corporation. Prior experience includes serving as the federal/intergovernmental coordinator and policy advisor for the Office of the Governor, and as senior appropriations staff and legislative director for an Arizona Congressman.

Education: B.A., Lafayette College; M.A., Harvard Kennedy School

We believe that legislation, government decisions and administrative regulations can be successfully managed to prevent or otherwise mitigate the inadvertent or intentional governmental interference in the private sector or within other jurisdictions.By proactively contributing to the development of public policy decisions, we strategically position our clients to help guide the debate, as opposed to reacting to the situation after all critical evaluations have been made.The key to our ability to establish a proactive government relations and public affairs strategy is to provide three separate, but simultaneous approaches to minimizing, if not eliminating, the adverse impacts of public policy decisions. We execute this strategy through the firm's ability to provide professional presence, influence and projection.

Building on her local government background, Julie provides leadership to the firm's economic development practice where Triadvocates has supported clients in their investment of more than $32 Billion dollars in Arizona projects. Recognized as an adept dealmaker by the Arizona Capitol Times, Julie's experience ranges from housing, transportation, health care, energy and manufacturing. to tribal investment. Immediately prior to joining Triadvocates, Julie served as the principal staff and policy advisor to the mayor of one of Arizona's largest cities. In that capacity, she was responsible for strategic planning, policy development and outreach in subject areas such as transportation and infrastructure, land-use planning and finance. At Triadvocates, Julie guides client interaction with local, state and federal officials.

As a former legislative policy advisor for the House Minority Caucus, Lourdes has a deep understanding of state government and a unique perspective on how to navigate the intricacies of the legislative process. Her diverse background in public policy, along with her expertise in K-12 education, workforce development and local government policy make her a valuable asset to the TRIADVOCATES team. At TRIADVOCATES she mostly serves public sector clients and specializes in education policy, she has represented Tucson Unified School District (third largest school district in the state) and the AZ CTED Consortium assisting them in developing and implementing successful strategies to achieve legislative goals. She was nominated by the AZ Capitol Times for the 2016 Best Capitol Staffer award and recently she received the 2020 Breakdown Breakout Award for excellence in government relations.

Extensive experience in political affairs and government relations as a seasoned lobbyist with a recognized client roster. Adept at managing issues and relationships at all levels of government, from local and municipal efforts to those on Capitol Hill. Achieves proven results on behalf of clients by providing advocacy, counsel and representation for clients on political, regulatory and legislative issues; a strong understanding of government structure and established relationships at municipal, state and federal levels; development and advancement of key legislation; mitigation of issues that might create unfavorable outcomes; and navigation through complex government systems in support of clients' interests.

Our firm and staff learn the issues in detail. This allows us to be authentic. We don't have so many clients that we cannot give each one this sort of attentions. Give us a try we have a track record that will speak for it self- in health care, education, appropriations we have gotten the job done.

Isaacson Law Firm, P.C., is incorporated in Arizona as a professional corporation. The firm represents a broad range of clients before the Arizona Legislature and Arizona state government. Don Isaacson founded the lobbying practice in 1985 and is the shareholder and the director of Isaacson Law Firm, P.C.. Don previously served as Rules Counsel, Majority Counsel and Director of Research for the Arizona House of Representatives.

Marie Isaacson joined the firm in 2018 and has thirty years of experience in Arizona state government. Most recently, Marie served as the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Benefits for the State of Arizona.

The firm has been recognized as the state's "Best Lobbying Firm" for each of the three past years that the award has been granted by the Arizona Capitol Times (2016-2018), the leading source of political news in Arizona. The annual "Best of the Capitol" awards are based on voting by individuals involved in policy-making in Arizona, including elected officials, legislative and executive staff, lobbyist and others actively engaged in the legislative process in Arizona. The Capitol Times noted, "At the state Capitol, Isaacson's work stands out, and colleagues regard him as the consummate professional, the lobbyist who understands that a good lobbyist fights the good fight for his clients but doesn't seek to tear down his opponents."

The firm has appeared consistently in the U.S. News & World Report's ranking of Best Law Firms (Tier 1). It has been rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell for 30 years and is listed in its Bar Register of Preeminent Firms.

Firm Specialties:
For over 35 years, the firm of Isaacson Law Firm, P.C. has provided high level legal and government relations services to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, small independent businesses, trade and professional associations, and everything in between.

Specific areas of expertise include banking, insurance, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, optometry, higher education, law enforcement, wholesale liquor and various other trades. In addition to a significant amount of representation before the Arizona State Legislature and local governments, the firm represents clients before various Arizona state agencies in regulatory matters, including the Department of Health Services, State Liquor Department, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Department of Insurance, Board of Regents, and others. The firm also serves as general counsel for commercial enterprises having interests within and outside Arizona. Isaacson Law Firm, P.C.'s research-based, non-partisan approach to public policy has helped build lasting working relationships with clients, government officials and even opponents of their lobbying efforts.