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WELCOME:  SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

WE ARE TRUSTED ADVOCATES FOR
LOUISIANA BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES.
RELENTLESSLY FIGHTING FOR THEIR SUCCESS

Strategic government relations. Principled advocacy. Real results.

OUR APPROACH

LA First Consulting approaches government relations differently.

 

We built LA First on the belief that effective advocacy in Louisiana requires more than access — it requires trust, preparation, and an understanding of how policy, politics, and people intersect.

 

When a client engages LA First, they gain a team that works collaboratively to develop and execute strategies tailored to Louisiana’s unique political and regulatory landscape. There is no "one-size-fits-all" solution. Every engagement is deliberate, disciplined, and personal.

 

Our work is grounded in bipartisan cooperation, high ethical standards, and long-term relationships. We value our reputation and the reputation of our clients above all else, and we approach every issue with integrity, discretion, and respect for the process.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to build effective strategies, provide strategic counsel, and deliver effective advocacy that helps our clients succeed while strengthening Louisiana’s economy and communities.

 

We serve as trusted advisors, problem-solvers, and advocates — committed to producing measurable results while honoring our responsibility to the institutions, officials, and citizens who make our system of government work.

OUR VISION / VALUES

Our vision is simple: build lasting relationships and deliver outcomes that stand the test of time.

 

We believe the most successful government relations efforts are rooted in:

 

  • Honest counsel

  • Consistent communication

  • Accountability

  • Respect for differing viewpoints

  • A long-term perspective

 

 

Our door is always open, and we work when our clients work — whether that’s during session, between sessions, or when an unexpected issue arises.

OUR
STORY

LA First Consulting was founded with a clear purpose: to provide principled, effective advocacy rooted in a deep understanding of Louisiana’s government, people, and communities.

 

Our team’s background spans public service, government relations, political campaigns, and private-sector advocacy. That experience shaped our belief that lasting success in Louisiana is built on relationships, preparation, and respect for the process—not shortcuts or theatrics.

 

LA First is designed to be a firm that clients could rely on for honest counsel, strategic thinking, and steady leadership. We work closely with our clients to understand not only their goals, but the broader environment in which those goals must be achieved.

 

We are proud of our Louisiana roots and the trust placed in us by businesses, organizations, and leaders across the state. We approach every engagement with a long-term perspective, recognizing that our work impacts not just individual outcomes, but the communities and institutions that shape Louisiana’s future.

 

At its core, LA First is about partnership — listening carefully, advocating responsibly, and delivering results that matter.

Meet The Team

CLIENTS SERVED

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HEALTHCARE & HEALTH INSURANCE 

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  • Access Health Louisiana

  • Aetna, Inc.

  • Automated HealthCare Solutions

  • Bio-Tech Medical Software, Inc.

  • Citizens RX

  • Citizens RX, LLC

  • Elevance Health (Anthem, Inc.)

  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc.

  • Injured Workers Pharmacy

  • ​LA Behavioral Analysis  Association

  • LA Coalition for Access to Autism Services 

  • Louisiana Pain Care

  • ​Medical Management & Billing Solutions

  • Southern Pain & Anesthesia 

  • Spine Diagnostic Center of Baton Rouge

ENERGY, UTILITIES,

WASTE DISPOSAL & ENVIRONMENTAL 

 

  • Air Products and Chemical, Inc.

  • Entergy Services, Inc.

  • Waste Management

  • DRC Emergency Services

ALCOHOL, TOBACCO CANNABIS, & HEMP

  • Drizly, Inc.

  • Gopuff

  • Gulf South Hemp Association

  • Courier Labs

  • Southern Roots Hemp Farm

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GAMING & HOSPITALITY 

  • Advanced Gaming Distributors

  • B & J Bingo

  • G & J Bingo

  • Big Wheels Travel Center

  • Food N Fun

  • Algier’s Music Company

  • Country Grocer

  • Georges Enterprises

  • Goudeau, Inc.

  • Delta Coin

  • Common Point Investments

  • Deep South Enterprises

  • Grand Paradise Casino

  • ​Caesars Entertainment

  • Louisiana Video Gaming Association

  • Metro Gaming & Amusements

  • Hollywood Truck Stop & Casino

  • ​Jalou Inc. 

  • Cash Magic Casinos 

  • Little Deuces 

  • ​LSM Gaming

  • Pelican Bingo

  • Pelican Gaming

  • Premier Games

  • Redman Gaming

  • South Louisiana Gaming

  • TLJC

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MARITIME

  • New Orleans Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association 

  • Callan Marine

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS

  • Cotton Logistics, Inc.

  • DRC Emergency Services

  • Copart, Inc.

RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION

  • Georges Enterprises

 

 

 

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LEGAL SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & PUBLIC AFFAIRS

 

  • Baron & Budd

  • Beevers & Beevers

  • CohnReznick Advisory

  • Garcia & Artigliere

  • Herman, Herman, Katz & Collar

  • Haynie & Associates 

  • Advanced Strategies 

  • Issue Management LLC

  • State GR

TECHNOLOGY, DATA & DIGITAL SERVICES

 

  • Apple, Inc.

  • Dominion Voting Systems, Inc.

  • GO Spacial Solutions

  • Internet Association

  • LA Wallet

  • Envoc

  • Meta Traffic

  • Rapid Response Systems

  • Salesforce

  • SAS Institute, Inc

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 ENGINEERING

  • HNTB

 

 

CONSERVATION & ADVOCACY

  • Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana

 

MEDIA, JOURNALISM & PUBLISHING

 

  • Capital City Press, LLC

  • The Advocate

  • The Times-Picayune

  • Nola.com

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225.242.9209

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 2850
Gretna, LA 70054

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