Podesta Group

Selected News Clips

The Hill

January 16, 2010

The Hill newspaper highlights Podesta Group's efforts to help Haiti:

"The Podesta Group is offering a matching contribution to CARE to whatever their employees donate to the humanitarian organization. Podesta is also collecting a number of goods to help the relief effort, such as medical supplies, hand sanitizer, dry milk and baby formula, through a campaign organized by the Embassy of Haiti."

The Hill

December 17, 2009

Tony Podesta is "[flying] high on K Street during the Obama era," according to The Hill.

Podesta Group Strengthens International and Political Teams With Addition of Former Washington Post Foreign Correspondent John Ward Anderson

December 17, 2009

GQ
November 2009

Tony Podesta one of only two lobbyists named to GQ's list of "The 50 Most Powerful People in DC."

Podesta Group Brings On Intellectual Property and Trade Strategist, Cristina Antelo September 25, 2009

Politico

September 10, 2009

Politico calls Tony and John Podesta one of Washington's "power pairs."

"The Podesta brothers are fixtures on the DC political landscape. Together, they started Podesta Associates in the late 1980s... Tony, one of the city's most influential lobbyists, is the chairman of the renamed Podesta Group."

ABC News

July 30, 2009

Podesta Group Principal Paul Brathwaite discusses President Obama's meeting with Henry Louis Gates and Sgt. James Crowley on ABC News.

Politico

July 10, 2009

Politico names Tony Podesta one of DC's "rainmaking politicos."

Podesta Group Announces Addition of Key Strategist, Oscar Ramirez

July 10, 2009

Roll Call

June 9, 2009

"[Tony] Podesta said the hires [of Paul Brathwaite, Walter Pryor, Donni Turner, Nicole Young, Jaime Harrison and AJ Jones] are just good business. "The fact that our firm is diverse among all our senior people helps us to provide better service to our clients," he said.

"Still the group agrees that diversity begets diversity. By creating a workplace in which race is a contributing - but not necessarily a defining - characteristic, they say Podesta has created an environment where minority consultants and Hill recruits are encouraged to step outside of stereotypical racial lobbying roles.

"...A North Carolina native, the Podesta Group's [AJ] Jones is perhaps the best example of how his firm's black lobbying team is smashing racial stereotypes in Washington."

Podesta Group Enlists Former Senior Government Official

June 5, 2009

The Hill

May 15, 2009

Tony Podesta and Jaime Harrison named to the list of best "Hired Guns" in Washington, DC.

Podesta Group Continues Expansion with Six New Senior Strategists

April 9, 2009

Legal Times

March 23, 2009

The Podesta Group featured in Legal Times and named number 6 on "The Influence 50" list of top lobbying firms.

National Journal

March 21 , 2009

The Podesta Group named number 11 on National Journal's list of "The Top 25 Lobbying Firms of 2008."

Podesta Group Strengthens Appropriations Team With Addition of Senior Financial Services Adviser

February 10, 2009

BusinessWeek

January 26, 2009

The Podesta Group named one of seven of the “Uber-influencers: The Lobbyists Likely to Thrive in the New Washington.”

Senior Congressional Policy and Press Strategist Israel Klein Joins Podesta Group

January 26, 2009

The Wall Street Journal
January 21, 2009

Tony named one of “Washington’s New Power Players,” as one of eight lobbyists in “The Obama Orbit.”

Financial Times

January 19, 2009

Tony Podesta and his wife dubbed “The Biggest ‘Power Couple’ on K Street.”

Roll Call Newspaper

January 15, 2009

“The iconic portrait of President-elect Barack Obama that appeared on T-shirts and buttons during his campaign will be on display Saturday at the National Portrait Gallery.

Los Angeles artist Shepard Fairey created the mixed-medium stenciled collage, which depicts Obama stoically gazing upward, the frame equally bathed in blue and red.

"The National Portrait Gallery acquired the piece as a gift from Washington, D.C., art collectors Heather and Tony Podesta. It is now a part of the gallery’s permanent collection, and it will be prominently displayed on the first floor so that it is one of the first things museum patrons see when they enter.”

Roll Call Newspaper

January 12, 2009

“What’s more, [Bob] Menendez (D-NJ) has a cadre of former staffers turned lobbyists likely to help ease his fundraising burden.

"He has a large network of K Street confidants, including former Chief of Staff Michael Hutton of Hutton Strategies, former Press Secretary Andrew Kauders of the Podesta Group, former Chief of Staff Ivan Zapien and former House Democratic Caucus Executive Director Jim Datri, head of the American Advertising Federation.”

Newsweek

January 5, 2009

Tony Podesta named “The Lobbyist” in Newsweek’s assessment of the new “D.C. Powers.”

Roll Call Newspaper

November 10, 2008

“[Rahm] Emanuel, [President Obama’s chief of staff,] has been known to consult with Democratic heavyweight… Tony Podesta of the Podesta Group, according to lobbyists.”

Politico Newspaper

November 6, 2008

“Some medium-sized lobby shops, including The Podesta Group, have been scooping up the early-moving Republicans to accommodate growing clienteles.

"'Most of our recent additions have been Republicans,' said Tony Podesta, a Democrat who founded the firm that bears his name. 'We look for the best talent, and these are people who are very effective strategists who don’t come along every day.'

"Podesta’s shop has been bipartisan since the Clinton administration…”

Politico Newspaper
September 30, 2008

The newest member of the Podesta Group team profiled in Politico piece titled, "Podesta Nabs Rising Democratic Star." According to Politico, "The powerhouse lobbying firm The Podesta Group, helmed by Tony Podesta, has signed on as a partner Jaime Harrison, director of floor operations and counsel for House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC)...

"...At 32, among the who's who of young Washingtonians, Harrison was profiled by Politico as a Politico Pro. And he was named one of The Hill newspaper's 35 Stellar Staffers Under 35, Roll Call's Fabulous 50 Staffers and National Journal's Hill people of 2007."

National Journal

September 27, 2008

"Jaime Harrison, the director of floor operations and counsel for House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC), is leaving Capitol Hill to join the Podesta Group...

"Previously, Harrison was the executive director of the House Democratic Caucus and chief operations officer of College Summit, a nonprofit organization that works with communities to help low-income students enroll in college."

Rising Star of Democratic Party -- Jaime Harrison -- to Join Podesta Group

September 26, 2008

National Journal

August 27, 2008

“Whether it’s the Podestas’ humor, the dinner parties hat the couple host at their home in Northwest Washington, D.C., or the $3 million they have helped raise for Democrats and party committees during this election cycle, Heather and Tony are among the more popular figures in Denver this week.”

The Hill Newspaper
July 29, 2008

In a profile about the Podesta Group’s David Morrison, Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) says this: “He was one of the best staffers I have ever worked with. He was great at working with people, listening and coming up with solutions for very delicate problems.”

Legal Times

July 21, 2008

Tony Podesta named one of the top ten lawyer-lobbyists of the last decade.

Podesta Group Continues Expansion with Addition of Senior Defense Appropriations Strategist

May 23, 2008

Nationally Recognized Nutrition Leader to Launch New Food and Nutrition Policy Practice at Podesta Group
April 29, 2008

The Hill Newspaper
April 24, 2008

Tony Podesta named to The Hill newspaper's "Best in Business: Hired Guns" list.

National Journal
April 12, 2008

Podesta Group makes National Journal's list of top 20 lobbying firms.

Washington Post
March 22, 2008

“Podesta’s own shop recently hired a much-sought-after Defense Appropriations Subcommittee staff director…”

Washington Post VA Politics Blog
February 8, 2008

“Marin, who has been the right-hand wunderkind of U.S. Rep. Thomas M. Davis III (R-Va.)...rose from the rank of Davis spokesman to staff director during Davis's tenure as committee chairman...Marin led high-profile inquiries into steroid use in major league baseball, federal defense contracting and treatment of wounded veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.”

Key Oversight Staff Director to Join Podesta Group
February 7, 2008

The Podesta Group Announces the Addition of Two More Senior Strategists to Its Roster
January 18, 2008

Black Enterprise
December 28, 2007

“Brathwaite joined Podesta in January 2007 after serving the CBC as executive director. Despite his short time with the firm, Brathwaite repeatedly has been named a rising star by Washington insiders.”

National Journal
December 15, 2007

“Morrison, who is the Democrats’ clerk on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, will help the lobby shop expand its practice into the defense and international arenas.”

Key Appropriations Staff Director to Join the Podesta Group
December 14, 2007

The Washington Post
July 31, 2007

“‘Walter O. Pryor is the type of person most in demand on K Street."

July 26, 2007

Podesta Group's Paul Brathwaite Featured on Panel at National Urban League Conference.

The Hill Newspaper
June 19, 2007

“As the former executive director of the Congressional Black Caucus, Paul Brathwaite navigated the politics of the House Democratic Caucus to advance the CBC’s interests. Today, he is a principal with one of Washington’s most powerful and profitable lobbying firms, the Podesta Group.

“‘I call him Mr. Connection,' Cummings [Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-MD] said.”

Washingtonian Magazine
June 2007

Tony Podesta named one of the top lobbyists in Washington.

The Hill Newspaper
April 25, 2007

Tony Podesta makes The Hill newspaper's annual listing of Washington's top lobbyists.

National Journal
March 31, 2007

Tony Podesta and Paul Brathwaite make The National Journal's list of leading Democratic lobbyists.

Podesta and Livingston Launch a New Strategic Alliance -- the PLM Group

March 13 , 2007

The Washington Post

March 13 , 2007

"Two of K Street's best-known names -- Anthony T. Podesta and Robert L. Livingston -- are combining forces to attract some of Washington's largest lobbying campaigns."

Congress Daily AM

January 17, 2007

“The Podesta Group has signed a key Democrat, Paul Brathwaite, executive director of the Congressional Black Caucus, for its bipartisan lobbying and public affairs shop. Brathwaite, who joins the firm as a principal, has served as the CBC's top aide since Jan. 2001...

“…At the Podesta Group, Brathwaite hopes to draw on his legislative and executive branch expertise to handle transportation, telecommunications, health and financial services issues…”

The Podesta Group Announces the Addition of a Key Democratic Strategist

January 11, 2007

Paul Brathwaite will join the Podesta Group as a Principal on January 22nd following his tenure as Executive Director for the Congressional Black Caucus.