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) CLIPBOARD HEALTH

24) COWLEY COMPANIES, INC.

25) CROP LIFE AMERICA

26) DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP

27) DEMOCRACY LIVE

28) DIAGEO

29) ECOLAB

30) ELECTRICAL DISTRICT NO 7

31) ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE ASSN

32) EQUITABLE

33) EXPEDIA INC

34) FIRST DATA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS

35) FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN

36) FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS

37) FRESH START WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

38) FVR LAND INVESTMENTS

39) GCOM SOFTWARE LLC

40) GOLDEN HEALTH INITIATIVE

41) GOODWILL OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ARIZONA

42) HARVARD INVESTMENTS, INC

43) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AZ

44) INSURANCE AGENTS SERVICES INC

45) INSURANCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER, INC.

46) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA INC

47) JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK

48) LEARNING NETWORK

49) LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT

50) MARICOPA COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NUMBER ONE

51) MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

52) META PLATFORMS, INC.

53) MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.

54) MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC

55) N-DRIP

56) NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

57) OCOTILLO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

58) PEBBLECREEK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

59) QUIKTRIP

60) ROBSON COMMUNITIES

61) ROBSON RANCH MOUNTAINS LLC

62) ROBSON RANCH QUAIL CREEK

63) SADDLEBROOKE DEVELOPMENT CO

64) SAGUAROS

65) SCI AZ FUNERAL SERVICES INC

66) SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY

67) STATE FORTY EIGHT FOUNDATION

68) STORY CANNABIS COMPANY

69) STUDENT CHOICE

70) SUN LAKES MARKETING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

71) SUNBELT HOLDINGS

72) TEACH FOR AMERICA

73) THRIVE SERVICES GROUP

74) TICKETMASTER

75) TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION

76) UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC

77) UNITED DAIRYMEN OF ARIZONA

78) UNS ENERGY CORPORATION

79) VERRA MOBILITY

80) VIDLER WATER COMPANY

81) WELLTON-MOHAWK IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE DISTRICT

82) WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION

83) WESTERN PLANT HEALTH ASSOCIATION

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: November 24, 2025