Introduction

Located just steps away from the Louisiana State Capitol, Advanced Strategies is a governmental relations firm that specializes in managing high profile state legislative issues. For more than 25 years, the Advanced Strategies team has helped clients monitor and assess key legislative issues as well as develop and implement effective political strategies that position them for future business growth and success.

Clients

1) Access Health Louisiana

2) Advanced Gaming Distributors

3) Advanced Strategies, Inc.

4) Algier',s Music Company

5) Baron and Bud

6) Beaver Lake Biofuels

7) Big Wheels Travel Center

8) CohnReznick Advisory

9) Copart, Inc.

10) Deep South Enterprises

11) Delta Coin

12) DRC Emergency Services, LLC

13) Entergy Services, Inc.

14) Food and Fun

15) Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc.

16) Goudeau, Inc.

17) Grand Paradise Casino

18) Hollywood Truck Stop and Casino

19) Jalou, Inc.

20) LA Behavior Analysis Association

21) LA Wallet

22) Little Deuces

23) Louisiana Coalition for Access to Autism

24) Louisiana Pain Care

25) Louisiana Video Gaming Association

26) Medical Management & Billing Solutions

27) Meta Traffic

28) Metro Gaming

29) Metro Gaming and Amusement Compnay

30) New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association

31) Northshore Development

32) Osage Express

33) Pan American Life Insurance

34) Patterson Gaming, LLC

35) Pelican Bingo

36) Premier Games

37) Redman of Louisiana

38) Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America

39) Salesforce

40) South Louisiana Gaming

41) Southern Pain & Anesthesia Consultants, LLC

42) Spine Diagnostic Center of Baton Rouge

43) TLJC

44) US Fire Pump

45) Waste Management

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

20+ years

Biography

Alton Ashy established Advanced Strategies nearly two decades ago. As the firm's president, Alton brings a wealth of knowledge, a strong work ethic and sharp business insight to his projects. He began his professional career as a legislative staffer working for both the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives and quickly transitioned into governmental relations representing clients including Louisiana State University. Alton's ability to quickly assess an issue and develop a winning legislative strategy has helped Advanced Strategies achieve great success for its clients over the years.

Last Updated: May 31, 2026