Laurie-Ann Flanagan was named President of DCLRS in 2026, after 32 years with the company. She is a trusted advisor and strategist at DCLRS with expertise in a variety of issues including energy, labor and immigration, pesticides and fertilizers, and water policy. In addition to lobbying government officials, Laurie assists clients with strategic government relations planning. She advises clients on upcoming regulatory and legislative initiatives that could impact their businesses and helps them understand the steps needed to ensure successful advocacy efforts.

Prior to DCLRS, Laurie worked for Stateside Associates, Inc., a state government consulting firm. She previously worked for Senator John Seymour (R-CA) researching environmental and energy legislation and served as legislative aide for New York Assemblyman Robert Gaffney (R). She has also worked for several national and local political campaigns. Laurie is active in Women in Government Relations (WGR) and served on the organization’s board for six years, including as treasurer from 2010-2012. In addition, Laurie served as president of a northern Virginia based children’s charity, Kids Sending Smiles, from 2011-2024.

Laurie earned her Master of Business Administration from The George Washington University. She graduated from the Catholic University of America magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in international politics.