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Laura's an attorney who truly enjoys working with clients to resolve complex legislative and agency challenges, including those relating to legislation, procurement, grants and policy and regulatory work.

15-20 years

She was recognized in 2022 by the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal as one of the Power 30 lawyer lobbyists and in 2021 by City & State magazine as part of their Pennsylvania Power 100 list. She has also been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America several times, was honored by Harrisburg Magazine as one of the 'Top Lawyers in Central Pennsylvania' and as one of Pennsylvania's 50 most politically influential personalities by PolitickerPA.com's Power List.

Laura would be happy to discuss specific professional relationships with prospective clients.

Laura continues her "pursuit of happiness" by opening Pursuit Advocacy in 2022, and is thrilled that she'll be joined by many of her long-term clients and additional new ones as well. Feel free to reach out to Laura by email at laura@pursuitadvocacy.com.

Laura worked in the PA General Assembly for over a dozen years in leadership staff positions and managed House floor activity. There she was the House Majority Leader's Chief of Staff and Deputy Counsel and Policy Counsel for the Speaker/Minority Leader. She also has been a lawyer lobbyist for many years, both as a partner at a national law firm and as counsel to former Governor Ridge's lobbying firm. She also has experience in the political arena as a political fundraiser for campaigns nationally and locally.

During law school, Laura was Executive Editor of the Administrative Law Journal. She also interned for a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, was a legal intern for the Federal Election Commission, and worked for a Tennesse Congressman. She attended Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Governments.

Jason brings a rare blend of public service, political expertise, and private sector experience to the Ridge Policy Group. Jason's real-world experience combined with his intimate knowledge of state government provide a unique insight for the benefit of our clients.

Experience
Campaign Manager, Scott Wagner for Governor
Chief of Staff, State Senator Scott Wagner
Vice President, Reclamere, Inc.
Chief of Staff, State Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr.
John Eichelberger for State Senate
Radio Host, Newstalk 1240 WRTA Altoona

0-5 years

Jason brings a unique mix of experience at the highest levels including public, private, and political. Jason comes to Ridge Policy from the Scott Wagner for Governor Campaign where Jason served as the Campaign Manager. Scott Wagner was the Republican nominee for Governor of Pennsylvania, not only securing the endorsement of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania but also defeating a well-funded primary opponent in a hotly contested primary campaign.

Prior to that role, Jason has twice served in the role of Chief of Staff to two Republican Pennsylvania State Senators, John H. Eichelberger, Jr. and Scott Wagner. In that role, Jason oversaw all office operations and staff, advised the Senators on policy, and worked with other offices and leadership to help to advance the goals of the Senators.

Jason's private sector experience includes serving as the Vice President of Tyrone-based data security firm Reclamere. Jason oversaw the entire operation of the company, was responsible for management of all personnel, worked directly with the three owners of the company to develop the company's strategic plan, and was the responsible staff-level person for executing that plan.

  • 215-735-6660

  • 200 S. Broad StreetSuite 1100PhiladelphiaPA19102

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6-10 years

CARSON BAKER

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

JASON BARRAZA

(Arizona)
  • 602-229-1129

  • 111 W. Monroe St., Suite 1111PhoenixAZ85003

Clients:

MATT BENSON

(Arizona)
Clients:

WENDY BRIGGS

(Arizona)
  • 602-229-1129

  • 111 W. Monroe St., Suite 1111PhoenixAZ85003

Clients:

ABBY CARDENAS

(Arizona)
  • 602-229-1129

Clients:

ABIGAIL CARDENAS

(Arizona)
  • 602-229-1129

Clients:

BOBBY CHARETTE

(Arizona)
  • 602-229-1129

Clients:

JENNA EARLEY

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

43) Lion Health System

44) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition

45) Local Union No. 1319 O.S.H.E.

46) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center

47) Malibu Wellness Ranch

48) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA

49) Martz Trailways

50) Messiah Lifeways

51) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.

52) Misericordia University

53) Modern Treasury

54) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544

55) Nlyten Corporation

56) Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks County

57) PA Association for Justice

58) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council

59) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals

60) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

61) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition

62) Pennsylvania Principals Association

63) Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

64) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

65) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.

66) Phila Trial Lawyers Assn.

67) Philadelphia School District

68) Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services

69) Recycle the World, Inc.

70) Rikore, Inc.

71) Rutter's Holdings, Inc.

72) Sheet Metal Workers LU 19

73) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County

74) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC

75) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

76) Terrapin Investment Fund 1, LLC

77) Ticket Network

78) Total Security International LLC

79) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP

80) Verified Voting.Org., Inc

81) Viatris Inc.

82) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.

83) William J. Brennan, Jr. Center for Justice

JEREMY GERLACH

(Arizona)
Clients:

LYNDON J (LJ) GODFREY

(Arizona)
  • 435-563-0479

Clients:

JENNIFER HARRIS

(Arizona)
  • 602-229-1129

Clients:

JAMES JAMISON

(Kansas)
  • (210) 667-8417

  • 333 Commerce, Ste. 1900NashvilleTN37201

JAY KAPROSY

(Arizona)
  • 602-229-1129

  • 111 W. Monroe St., Suite 1111PhoenixAZ85003

Clients:

DAVID KERR

(Pennsylvania)
  • 717-269-5872

  • 351 Stanley DrivePalmyraPA17078

Clients:

EDITH LEFEVRE

(Arizona)
Clients:

DARIN MILLER

(Kansas)

MATTHEW PLUMMER

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

51) Kingsley Association

52) Kooth USA, LLC

53) Lackawanna College

54) Leading Youth For Excellence

55) Lion Health System

56) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition

57) Local Union No. 1319 O.S.H.E.

58) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center

59) Malibu Wellness Ranch

60) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA

61) Martz Trailways

62) McCarthy Tire

63) Messiah Lifeways

64) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.

65) Misericordia University

66) Modern Treasury

67) Mowery Entertainment

68) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544

69) Nlyten Corporation

70) PA Association for Justice

71) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council

72) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals

73) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

74) Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition

75) Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

76) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

77) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.

78) Phila Trial Lawyers Assn.

79) Philadelphia School District

80) Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services

81) Recycle the World, Inc.

82) Red Horizon Global

83) Rikore, Inc.

84) Rutter's Holdings, Inc.

85) RVG Management and Development Co.

86) Sheet Metal Workers LU 19

87) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County

88) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC

89) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

90) The Lands at Hillside Farms

91) Ticket Network

92) Total Security International LLC

93) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP

94) Verified Voting.Org., Inc

95) Viatris Inc.

96) Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Inc.

97) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.

98) Weidner Construction

99) William J. Brennan, Jr. Center for Justice

100) YourChoice

LAINE RAITINGER

(Kansas)
  • (785) 409-8498

  • 5400 FOXRIDGE DRRm 100MissionKS66202

MADELINE RAMIREZ

(Arizona)
  • 602-229-1129

Clients:

LUIS REYES

(Arizona)
  • 602-229-1129

Clients:

SHAUN RIEVE

(Arizona)
  • 602-229-1129

  • 111 W. Monroe St., Suite 1111PhoenixAZ85003

Clients:

JEFFREY SANDQUIST

(Arizona)
Clients:

RYAN SULLIVAN

(Arizona)
  • 602-229-1129

Clients:

DAVID THOMAS

(Pennsylvania)
Clients:

1) 1315 Investments, LP

2) ACE Cash Express

3) Age of Learning

4) Allen Real Estate LLC

5) Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates

6) AMLL Management Group

7) AMP Global Strategies

8) Antrim Investment Group, LLC

9) ARM Development LLC

10) Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers

11) AT&T Inc.

12) Aviat Networks

13) Bounty Minerals

14) Byler Management

15) Caprice Management

16) Carey Holdings LLC

17) Casey Recovery, LLC

18) Catapult Learning

19) Central Penn College

20) Chick-fil-A, Inc.

21) Child USA

22) Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg

23) Churchill Downs Incorporated

24) City of Philadelphia

25) CNX Gathering LLC

26) CNX Land LLC

27) Coalition for Community Solar Access

28) College Board

29) Compass Learning

30) Concurrent Technologies Corporation

31) Critical Response Group

32) Crown Display Inc.

33) Dallas Area Fall Fair Inc. TA The Luzerne County Fair

34) Dallas Suites LLC

35) Deloitte Consulting LLP

36) Dillon Floral Corporation

37) Eco 1st Logistics

38) EduConsult Consulting

39) Effective School Solutions

40) Fairview West LLC

41) First National Bank of Pennsylvania

42) FMP Realty LLC

43) G&F Realty

44) GREATER JOHNSTOWN REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP

45) Greenview Development, Inc.

46) Hazel Health, Inc.

47) HeyTutor

48) Hidden Still Spirits

49) Higher Information Group

50) Hill Valley Healthcare

51) Housing And Redevelopment Insurance Exchange

52) Ibotta, Inc.

53) Inch & Co

54) Indo-American Community of Scranton

55) IUPAT District Council 21

56) Jewish Community Alliance of NEPA

57) Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania

58) Kingsley Association

59) Kooth USA, LLC

60) Kyndryl, Inc.

61) Lackawanna College

62) Leading Youth For Excellence

63) LIUNA Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition

64) Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center

65) Malibu Wellness Ranch

66) Malt Beverage Distributors Association of PA

67) Martz Trailways

68) McCarthy Tire

69) Messiah Lifeways

70) MidPoint Group of Companies, Inc.

71) Misericordia University

72) Modern Treasury

73) Mountain Springs Lake Resort LLC

74) Mowery Entertainment

75) New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America #544

76) Nlyten Corporation

77) NVNG Inc.

78) Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks County

79) PA Association for Justice

80) PA Parentage Coalition

81) PA State Building & Construction Trades Council

82) Patient Direct RX

83) Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals

84) Pennsylvania Beer Alliance

85) Pennsylvania Principals Association

86) Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants

87) Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

88) Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Inc.

89) Phila Trial Lawyers Assn.

90) Philadelphia School District

91) Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services

92) Recycle the World, Inc.

93) Red Horizon Global

94) Rikore, Inc.

95) Rutter's Holdings, Inc.

96) Sentiment AI

97) Sheet Metal Workers LU 19

98) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luzerne County

99) Sordoni Properties, LLC

100) Sugar Plum Chocolates

101) Summit Realty Advisors, LLC

102) Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

103) Terrapin Investment Fund 1, LLC

104) The Lands at Hillside Farms

105) Ticket Network

106) Total Security International LLC

107) Valley Crest Real Estate, LP

108) Viatris Inc.

109) Visit Hershey & Harrisburg Inc.

110) Waste Reduction Recycling Transfer, Inc.

111) Weidner Construction

112) William J. Brennan, Jr. Center for Justice

113) YourChoice