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) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ARIZONA INC

46) JUSTICE ACTION NETWORK

47) LAGO DEL ORO WATER CO

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) PICACHO SEWER COMPANY

60) PIMA UTILITY COMPANY

61) QUAIL CREEK WATER COMPANY

62) QUIKTRIP

63) ROBSON COMMUNITIES

64) ROBSON RANCH MOUNTAINS LLC

65) ROBSON RANCH QUAIL CREEK

66) SADDLEBROOKE DEVELOPMENT CO

67) SADDLEBROOKE UTILITY COMPANY

68) SAGUAROS

69) SCI AZ FUNERAL SERVICES INC

70) SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY

71) STATE FORTY EIGHT FOUNDATION

72) STORY CANNABIS COMPANY

73) STUDENT CHOICE

74) SUN LAKES MARKETING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

75) SUNBELT HOLDINGS

76) TEACH FOR AMERICA

77) THRIVE SERVICES GROUP

78) TICKETMASTER

79) TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION

80) UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC

81) UNITED DAIRYMEN OF ARIZONA

82) UNS ENERGY CORPORATION

83) VERRA MOBILITY

84) VIDLER WATER COMPANY

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 02, 2025