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 DENTAL ASSOCIATION

11) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

12) ARIZONA FINANCIAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION

13) ASM AMERICA

14) AT&T INC

15) AXIOM CARE

16) AZ CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSN

17) AZ LEADS

18) BAYER U.S. LLC

19) BHP

20) BMG MONEY

21) CIGNA CORPORATE SERVICES LLC

22) COWLEY COMPANIES, INC.

23) CROP LIFE AMERICA

24) DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP

25) DIAGEO

26) DISCOVERY EDUCATION

27) EARN TO LEARN

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) GOLDEN HEALTH INITIATIVE

39) GOODWILL OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN ARIZONA

40) HARVARD INVESTMENTS, INC

41) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS OF AZ

42) INSURANCE AGENTS SERVICES INC

43) INSURANCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER, INC.

44) JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK

45) LAGO DEL ORO WATER CO

46) LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT

47) MARICOPA COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NUMBER ONE

48) MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

49) META PLATFORMS, INC.

50) MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION, INC.

51) MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC

52) N-DRIP

53) NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

54) OCOTILLO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

55) PEBBLECREEK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

56) PICACHO SEWER COMPANY

57) PIMA UTILITY COMPANY

58) PROGRESSIVE LEASING

59) QUAIL CREEK WATER COMPANY

60) ROBSON COMMUNITIES

61) ROBSON RANCH MOUNTAINS LLC

62) ROBSON RANCH QUAIL CREEK

63) SADDLEBROOKE DEVELOPMENT CO

64) SADDLEBROOKE UTILITY COMPANY

65) SAGUAROS

66) SCI AZ FUNERAL SERVICES INC

67) SECURE ELECTIONS PROJECT

68) SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY

69) STATE FORTY EIGHT FOUNDATION

70) STORY CANNABIS COMPANY

71) STUDENT CHOICE

72) SUN LAKES MARKETING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

73) TEACH FOR AMERICA

74) THE CARLYLE GROUP

75) THRIVE SERVICES GROUP

76) TICKETMASTER

77) TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION

78) UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC

79) UNITED DAIRYMEN OF AZ

80) UNS ENERGY CORPORATION

81) VERRA MOBILITY

82) VIDLER WATER COMPANY

83) VMWARE

84) VOYATEK

85) WELLTON-MOHAWK IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE DISTRICT

86) WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION

87) WESTERN PLANT HEALTH ASSOCIATION

88) 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: September 30, 2024