James Leahy

( CTMA )

Subjects: All Subjects

Introduction

Since 1999, the Liberty Square Group has been delivering strategic, integrated communications and public and government affairs counsel to a host of businesses, associations, political candidates and non-profit organizations.

Clients

1) Beacon Communities, LLC

2) Catapult Learning, Inc.

3) Connecticut Public Interest Research Group

4) CT Physical Therapy Association

5) First American Title Insurance Company

6) UConn Proud, Inc.

7) Urban Mining

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

20+ years

Biography

Jim Leahy brings 30 years of experience in lobbying, non-profit association management and political organizing to Liberty Square Group. An expert in building strong grassroots organizations, he has worked with clients in a wide variety of sectors, including healthcare, environment, consumer protection, budget, gaming, government procurement, public safety, development, as well as arts & culture. His advocacy track record includes several high profile wins, including two first-in-the-nation laws, one to require labeling genetically modified foods and another to require labeling small parts that pose choking hazards to children under 3.

A seasoned lecturer with a focus on leadership, grassroots advocacy and communicating with public officials, Mr. Leahy has addressed professionals at national, regional, and state organizations as well as students at more than a dozen New England colleges and universities. He is also a Certified Association Executive, the highest level of professional achievement available from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

A graduate of Brandeis University with a B.A. in Psychology, Mr. Leahy lives in Tolland Connecticut.

Last Updated: April 04, 2023