Ballard Partners Expands Washington, D.C. Office with Addition of Rich Haselwood as Partner

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ballard Partners, a leading international lobbying and public affairs firm, today announced that Rich Haselwood has joined the firm as a Partner in its Washington, D.C. office.

Haselwood joins the firm after a distinguished career at Reynolds American, where he served as a key leader in their government relations and regulatory affairs divisions.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Rich to our powerhouse Washington team,” said Brian Ballard, President and Founder of Ballard Partners. “His deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and his proven track record of strategic advocacy at the highest levels of government make him an invaluable asset to our firm. As we continue to grow our presence in the nation’s capital, Rich’s insights will be instrumental in delivering the exceptional results our clients expect.“

Haselwood brings decades of experience in legislative strategy and corporate affairs. During his tenure at Reynolds American, he was responsible for managing a wide range of policy issues, building a reputation for integrity and effective bipartisan engagement. At Ballard Partners, he will provide strategic counsel to clients across various sectors, focusing on federal advocacy and regulatory navigation.

“Ballard Partners is widely recognized as one of the most effective and respected firms in the country, and I am honored to join such a talented group of professionals,” said Rich Haselwood. “I look forward to leveraging my experience in the private sector to help our clients solve their most complex challenges and to contribute to the firm’s continued success and growth in Washington.”

The addition of Haselwood further underscores Ballard Partners’ commitment to maintaining a best-in-class advocacy team in its Washington, D.C. office, located in the historic Homer Building.