Who We Are
Lobbyist. Lawyer. Oxford-educated scholar. Arizonan. Mother. 
Gretchen Jacobs is all those things, and then some. With a degree in political science from USC and a law degree from Santa Clara, Gretchen spent the first part of her career in civil courtrooms, then shifted to the Arizona political arena in 1999. Ever since, her lobbying career has been defined by a few key points:
- Trust: By working together with legislators and with the executive branch without publicizing these relationships, Gretchen creates a level of confidence that translates into results, not hype.
- Determination: Gretchen has a long record of success for her clients. As she puts it, “I never give up. There is always another avenue to achieve results if the first avenue stalls.”
- Focus: Gretchen has helped clients from the high tech world to the insurance industry, substance abuse treatment providers to autism treatment. How does she handle such complex, diverse needs? By crafting thoughtful strategies, getting directly to the point and acting tirelessly to move your interests forward.
- Relationships: In a business that’s often a bloodsport, Gretchen has built deep, long-term professional relationships across the political map. Let others leave bodies in their path; Gretchen prefers to leave a trail of success.
“Gretchen Jacobs is a dynamic, aggressive lobbyist with proven experience,” says Sen. Ken Cheuvront, D-Phoenix. “I respect Gretchen greatly and I’ve always enjoyed working with her.”
The senator’s Republican House colleague, Rep. Jim Weiers, agrees. “Gretchen isn’t just experienced and tested – she does what needs to be done with dignity and with strong ethics. She’s a lobbyist’s lobbyist.
Diverse. Multitasking. Focused.
Casie Reilly is all those things. For a firm that has diverse clients and that asks her to handle a range of responsibilities, Casie Reilly has the perfect background. Her professional career has spanned the high tech industry, medical products sales and the soft drink world. That said, one thing has been constant: Her focus on client needs, communication and the timely flow of relevant information.
If Gretchen is the eyes, mind and mouth of Arizona Governmental Affairs, Casie represents the business’ hands and feet (and its 3-inch heels).
Whether you need a legislative bill tracked down, some background research or a few pages of detail billing re-sent, Casie will be there for you. Need to get on Gretchen’s calendar? Need a legislative hearing monitored? Have a logistical question? Casie will be there as your first line of contact, ensuring that you have everything you need for AGA at the moment you need it.