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 BOARD OF REGENTS

11) ARIZONA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION

12) ARIZONA DENTAL ASSOCIATION

13) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

14) ARIZONA FINANCIAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION

15) AT&T INC

16) AXIOM CARE

17) AZ LEADS

18) BAYER U.S. LLC

19) BHP

20) BMG LOANSATWORK, LLC

21) BROADCOM

22) CAMP CATANESE FOUNDATION

23) CARAHSOFT

24) CIGNA CORPORATE SERVICES LLC

25) CLIPBOARD HEALTH

26) COWLEY COMPANIES, INC.

27) CROP LIFE AMERICA

28) DEFINIUM THERAPEUTICS, INC.

29) DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP

30) DEMOCRACY LIVE

31) DIAGEO

32) DONORSCHOOSE

33) ECOLAB

34) ELECTRICAL DISTRICT NO 7

35) EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS INC. (EBSI)

36) EQUITABLE

37) EXPEDIA INC

38) FIRST DATA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS

39) FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN

40) FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS

41) FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

42) FVR LAND INVESTMENTS

43) GCOM SOFTWARE LLC

44) GOLDEN HEALTH INITIATIVE

45) GOODWILL OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ARIZONA

46) HARVARD INVESTMENTS, INC

47) HOWARD HUGHES ARIZONA, INC.

48) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AZ

49) INSURANCE AGENTS SERVICES INC

50) INSURANCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER, INC.

51) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA INC

52) JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK

53) LEARNING NETWORK

54) LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT

55) MARICOPA COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NUMBER ONE

56) MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

57) META PLATFORMS, INC.

58) MILWAUKEE METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT (MMSD)

59) MONSANTO COMPANY DBA RUVEON LLC

60) MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.

61) N-DRIP

62) NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

63) OCOTILLO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

64) PEBBLECREEK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

65) PERFORMANCE PROTOCOL

66) QUIKTRIP

67) ROBSON COMMUNITIES

68) ROBSON RANCH MOUNTAINS LLC

69) ROBSON RANCH QUAIL CREEK

70) SADDLEBROOKE DEVELOPMENT CO

71) SAGUAROS

72) SCI AZ FUNERAL SERVICES INC

73) SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY

74) STATE FORTY EIGHT FOUNDATION

75) STORY CANNABIS COMPANY

76) STUDENT CHOICE

77) SUN LAKES MARKETING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

78) SUNBELT HOLDINGS

79) TEACH FOR AMERICA

80) THRIVE SERVICES GROUP

81) TICKETMASTER

82) TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION

83) UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC

84) UNITED DAIRYMEN OF ARIZONA

85) UNS ENERGY CORPORATION

86) VIDLER WATER COMPANY

87) WELLTON-MOHAWK IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE DISTRICT

88) WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION

89) WESTERN PLANT HEALTH ASSOCIATION

90) ZIPLINE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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: July 22, 2026