Sep 10 2024

Andy Gaona Recognized Among Arizona Capitol Times’ 2024 Leaders of the Year

Naomi Jorgensen
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For the third year in a row, the Arizona Capitol Times has recognized Andy Gaona as a “Leader of the Year” in public policy. This honor is awarded to individuals who have significantly contributed to Arizona’s growth and enhanced the quality of life for its residents. Andy is among the list of 36 Arizonans honored on this year’s prestigious list. As his nomination for this award highlighted, he spent the last two years working with major abortion rights groups in Arizona to enshrine abortion protections into the Arizona Constitution through the Arizona Abortion Access Act. This effort has been the subject of intense media attention of late after the Arizona Supreme Court released its opinion in Planned Parenthood v. Mayes, a case in which Andy represented...

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Attorney Austin Yost
Nov 10 2023

Attorney Austin Yost Honored as one of Arizona Capitol Times Rising Stars of 2023

Naomi Jorgensen
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Austin Yost has been selected as a Rising Star in Arizona Capitol Times’ Rising Stars and Timeless Icons of 2023. Formerly the Cap Under 40, the Rising Stars recognizes individuals with the sharpest minds and the tenacity to tackle the most challenging issues. Austin was a natural choice given his career achievements and unwavering dedication to making a difference in the field of law. “When we hired Austin earlier this year, we knew we had brought on an excellent attorney who would help our firm and the community,” said Jill Chasson, chair of the firm’s governance committee. “His recognition as a Rising Star is both well-deserved and unsurprising, and we’re eager to see what Austin does next.” Throughout his career, Austin has exhibited a passion for political...

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Attorney Andy Gaona
Aug 30 2023

Andy Gaona Honored Among Arizona Capitol Times’ 2023 Leaders of the Year

Naomi Jorgensen
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When the Arizona Capitol Times named its 2023 Leaders of the Year, Andy Gaona was among the statewide leaders recognized for their contributions to Arizona's growth and quality of life. Honored in the Public Service category, Andy was selected for his role in defending democracy against the unprecedented attacks it faced over the past two election cycles. This is the second consecutive year that the Arizona Capitol Times has recognized Andy as one of its Leaders of the Year. "Those of us who work with Andy on a daily basis know his first-rate legal expertise, advocacy skills, and commitment to democracy in our state. We're very proud that the Arizona Capitol Times continues to recognize Andy for his leadership and public service in these areas," said...

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Arizona Capitol Times Honors Roopali Desai as Best Capitol/Political Lawyer
Jul 06 2021

Arizona Capitol Times Honors Roopali Desai as Best Capitol/Political Lawyer

Naomi Jorgensen
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After prevailing in 11 lawsuits related to Arizona’s 2020 General Election, Roopali Desai was a clear choice for Arizona Capitol Times 2021 Best of the Capitol Awards. Winning in the Best Capitol/Political Lawyer category, Roopali was lauded for her tireless work bringing and defending election challenges, ensuring campaign finance compliance and successfully representing several initiative and referendum campaigns. It’s not the first time Roopali has won a Best of the Capitol award; the head of Coppersmith Brockelman’s Election and Political Law practice also received one in 2019. Recognized as Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Phoenix Civil Rights Law “Lawyer of the Year,” she is well known for her creative, strategic and dogged approach to representing clients. Roopali’s extensive list of accomplishments include leading numerous ballot measures to...

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AZ Capitol Times Applauds Kristen Arredondo Yost as a 2020 Breakdown Breakout
Nov 13 2020

AZ Capitol Times Applauds Kristen Arredondo Yost as a 2020 Breakdown Breakout

Naomi Jorgensen
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Each year, the Arizona Capitol Times honors Arizona professionals who take on the most challenging issues to serve the state’s short and long-term interests. Kristen Arredondo Yost is among this year’s Breakdown Breakouts — a clear reflection of her hard work and persistence in preserving Arizonans’ rights and promoting an equitable future. Since joining Coppersmith Brockelman earlier this year, Kristen has worked on several public law and election matters alongside her colleagues. She successfully helped defend multiple attempts to block initiative measures from appearing on the 2020 general election ballot. One of the proposed measures was the Invest in Education Act. “As a former special education teacher and the daughter, sister, and friend of Arizona teachers, it meant a lot to me to help give the people...

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Roopali represents four initiative campaigns who filed a Petition for Special Action with the Arizona Supreme Court to seek an order permitting them to use the E-Qual system to obtain online signatures
Apr 03 2020

Roopali Desai Calls for Arizona Courts to Allow Online Petition Signatures

Naomi Jorgensen
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Although social distancing practices and stay-at-home orders are necessary, they have hindered the ability for groups seeking to put measures on the November ballot to collect petition signatures from individuals. Roopali Desai recently sat down with KJZZ, Arizona Daily Star and Arizona Capitol Times to discuss the breadth of the issue and how to solve it. An experienced election and political lawyer, Roopali represents four initiative campaigns who filed a Petition for Special Action with the Arizona Supreme Court to seek an order permitting them to use the E-Qual system to obtain online signatures. She shared that political candidates already have access to the same system to get the signatures they need and argued the court should uphold the constitutional right of citizens to initiate laws by allowing the use of the...

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