Ballard Partners Launches AI Practice Group as Q1 Revenue Hits Record $30 Million
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Updated · POLITICO · Jun 1
Ballard Partners Launches AI Practice Group as Q1 Revenue Hits Record $30 Million
5 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jun 1
Amy Tong, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former AI czar, will lead Ballard Partners’ new Emerging Technology and AI Practice Group as a partner in Sacramento.
Ballard said the move responds to AI, tech innovation and government policy becoming more tightly intertwined, positioning the firm to advise clients in a fast-evolving regulatory landscape.
Ballard Partners already represents major tech and AI clients including Anthropic and Amazon, giving the new practice an immediate foothold in the sector.
The expansion comes as Ballard’s business surges under President Donald Trump’s return to office: it has topped K Street rankings for five straight quarters and posted a record $30 million in Q1 2026.
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Ballard Partners’ $18.1M Lobbying Surge: AI Expansion, Trump Ties, and the Battle to Shape U.S. Regulation
Overview
Ballard Partners has achieved strong revenue growth and secured a top position in the lobbying industry by expanding its services into emerging technology and artificial intelligence. The firm is launching a new AI Practice Group, reflecting the growing importance of AI policy in Congress and the need for expert guidance on responsible AI integration. To lead this initiative, Ballard Partners appointed Amy Tong, who brings valuable experience from her roles as California’s Secretary of Government Operations and chief information officer, where she played a key part in shaping the state’s AI policy. This strategic move positions Ballard Partners at the forefront of AI policy and technology lobbying.