Partner Andy Gaona has been honored for his outstanding work in election and political law, earning the title of Best Capitol/Political Lawyer at the 2025 Best of the Capitol Awards. Presented by Arizona Capitol Times, the annual event celebrates standout individuals and organizations shaping the local legislative environment.

A trusted legal strategist in some of the state’s most high-profile cases, Andy recently spent two years working with major abortion rights groups to enshrine abortion protections into the Arizona Constitution through the Arizona Abortion Access Act. This effort drew widespread attention following the Arizona Supreme Court’s opinion in Planned Parenthood v. Mayes, where Andy represented Planned Parenthood and presented oral arguments on its behalf.

In addition to his litigation practice, Andy serves as Governor Katie Hobbs’ go-to outside counsel in important cases and regularly advises candidates, political action committees, nonprofits, trade groups, and others engaged in local policymaking and advocacy.

An experienced political, election, and constitutional law attorney, Andy plays a critical role in the practice’s biggest cases. He has been recognized by Southwest Super Lawyers, Chambers USA, and The Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, in 2022, he was named to Phoenix Business Journal’s 40 Under 40.

See the full 2025 Best of the Capitol winners list and learn more about Andy Gaona.