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 CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION

11) ARIZONA DENTAL ASSOCIATION

12) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

13) ARIZONA FINANCIAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION

14) AT&T INC

15) AXIOM CARE

16) AZ LEADS

17) BANNER HEALTH

18) BAYER U.S. LLC

19) BHP

20) BMG LOANSATWORK, LLC

21) BROADCOM

22) CIGNA CORPORATE SERVICES LLC

23) COWLEY COMPANIES, INC.

24) CROP LIFE AMERICA

25) DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP

26) DEMOCRACY LIVE

27) DIAGEO

28) ECOLAB

29) ELECTRICAL DISTRICT NO 7

30) ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSN

31) EQUITABLE

32) EXPEDIA INC

33) FIRST DATA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS

34) FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN

35) FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS

36) FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

37) FVR LAND INVESTMENTS

38) GCOM SOFTWARE LLC

39) GOLDEN HEALTH INITIATIVE

40) GOODWILL OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ARIZONA

41) HARVARD INVESTMENTS, INC

42) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AZ

43) INSURANCE AGENTS SERVICES INC

44) INSURANCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER, INC.

45) JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK

46) LAGO DEL ORO WATER CO

47) LEARNING NETWORK

48) LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT

49) MARICOPA COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NUMBER ONE

50) MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

51) META PLATFORMS, INC.

52) MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.

53) MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC

54) N-DRIP

55) NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

56) OCOTILLO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

57) PEBBLECREEK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

58) PICACHO SEWER COMPANY

59) PIMA UTILITY COMPANY

60) QUAIL CREEK WATER COMPANY

61) QUIKTRIP

62) ROBSON COMMUNITIES

63) ROBSON RANCH MOUNTAINS LLC

64) ROBSON RANCH QUAIL CREEK

65) SADDLEBROOKE DEVELOPMENT CO

66) SADDLEBROOKE UTILITY COMPANY

67) SAGUAROS

68) SCI AZ FUNERAL SERVICES INC

69) SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY

70) STATE FORTY EIGHT FOUNDATION

71) STORY CANNABIS COMPANY

72) STUDENT CHOICE

73) SUN LAKES MARKETING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

74) TEACH FOR AMERICA

75) THRIVE SERVICES GROUP

76) TICKETMASTER

77) TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION

78) UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC

79) UNITED DAIRYMEN OF ARIZONA

80) UNS ENERGY CORPORATION

81) VERRA MOBILITY

82) VIDLER WATER COMPANY

83) WELLTON-MOHAWK IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE DISTRICT

84) WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION

85) WESTERN PLANT HEALTH ASSOCIATION

86) 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: May 26, 2025