Six members of the Porzio Governmental Affairs team have been named to InsiderNJ’s 2026 Top 100 Lobbyist Power List. The annual list recognizes the government affairs professionals with the most influence in New Jersey politics and policy.
This year’s list comes at a time of change in Trenton. InsiderNJ points to energy, data centers, artificial intelligence, labor and health benefits as some of the issues driving the state’s agenda.
PGA’s 2026 Honorees
- Lynn Nowak, Executive Vice President. A seasoned lobbyist and strategist, Nowak represents clients before the New Jersey Legislature and Executive Branch, drawing on decades of experience to navigate the state’s political and policy landscape and advance client priorities.
- Barbara DeMarco, Vice President. DeMarco works across a diverse mix of policy areas, including gaming, education, agriculture and technology, helping clients navigate legislative, regulatory and procurement matters. Her work has included advancing gaming-related legislation and facilitating public-private partnerships.
- Sal Anderton, Vice President & General Counsel. Anderton brings a background spanning government, law and public policy to his advocacy on behalf of businesses and organizations throughout New Jersey. He also serves as a Principal at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman.
- Paula Harrington, Senior Director. Harrington focuses on government relations, strategic planning, coalition building and association management. A co-founder of Association Business Solutions, now part of PGA, she also plays a key role in the continued growth of PGA’s Association Management practice.
- Dennis Marco, Senior Director. With more than 30 years of government relations experience, Marco advises clients in healthcare, economic development, the nonprofit sector and association community, drawing on leadership experience in both government and business.
- Beau Huch, Director. Huch advocates for clients on legislative and regulatory issues spanning healthcare, energy and utility infrastructure, land use, cannabis, environmental policy and law enforcement, informed by his previous experience working in the New Jersey Legislature. He also serves as Of Counsel at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman.
Breadth Across New Jersey Government
Since 2006, PGA has helped companies, associations and advocacy organizations navigate New Jersey’s legislative and regulatory landscape. Its bipartisan team draws on experience inside and outside government to advocate for clients across a wide range of industries.
That experience allows PGA to take a broader approach to government affairs, bringing together advocacy, strategic planning, coalition building, grassroots engagement, business development and association management to help clients advance their priorities.
Strategic Partner Hawk Strategies Also Recognized
The 2026 list also includes John Case and Anthony Attanasio of Hawk Strategies LLC, a New Jersey transportation and infrastructure consulting firm and strategic partner of PGA. The partnership combines PGA’s government affairs capabilities with Hawk Strategies’ experience with transportation agencies, infrastructure policy and permitting, giving clients in the transportation, utility and infrastructure sectors added support on state agency engagement, land use, right-of-way and other issues that can affect major projects.
Together, the eight honorees from PGA and Hawk Strategies reflect the depth of experience available to organizations navigating New Jersey’s evolving legislative, regulatory and infrastructure landscape.