Two views of the lobbying ecosystem. Verified families: Nevada political dynasties documented in public records. Cross-firm surname clusters: surnames shared by 2+ lobbyists working at different firms — research leads, not claims of family relationship.
Each of the families below is documented in public records as a multi-generation Nevada political presence. Click any name for the verified profile with citations.
Verified Nevada political family in lobbying. Both Joe Hardy (current Mayor of Boulder City, former NV State Senator) and Warren Hardy (former NV State Senator who resigned in 2009 to lobby; now principal of The Hardy Consulting Group / Hardy Strategies) appear on the 83rd Session lobbyist registry. Warren's firm currently lobbies on behalf of Boulder City — the city Joe leads as Mayor.
The Griffin Company is led by brothers John and Matthew Griffin and Josh Griffin (whose father is former Reno Mayor Jeff Griffin). John has been a registered NV lobbyist since 1999. Josh is a former Nevada State Assembly member (elected 2002), making him a verified revolving-door case. The firm employs additional Griffin-surname lobbyists (Bennett, Jordyn) as interns; relationships not yet verified.
Multi-generation Nevada political family — Paul Laxalt was a former Nevada Governor and U.S. Senator; the late Neena Laxalt was a longtime Nevada lobbyist (died 2025). Therese Laxalt Robinson is currently registered as a paid lobbyist representing the Nevada Trucking Association, Nevada Manufacturers Association, EastWestalde LLC, and WARR LLC.
Showing 30 surnames where the same last name appears at two or more distinct (non-personal) email domains in the 83rd Session lobbyist registry. This is not a claim of family relationship — common names will produce coincidental matches, and Nevada law lets in-house and contract lobbyists share workplaces too. We surface this as a research lead so you can verify or rule out family ties.
| Surname | Lobbyists | Distinct firm domains |
|---|---|---|
| Lopez | Alfonso N. Lopez, Denise Lopez, Gerardo Lopez, Gil Lopez, Leticia Lopez, Marcos Lopez | excelined.org, maketheroadnv.org, nvcharterassociation.org, reproductivefreedomforall.org, smw88.org |
| Martinez | Joshua Martinez, Andrea Martinez, Eduardo Martinez, Minerva Martinez, Rosalia Martinez, Susan Martinez | lvmpd.com, maketheroadnv.org, nvaflcio.com, westernpublicaffairs.com, wrstrategies.net |
| Young | DuAne Young, Keli Young, Nathaniel Young, Paul Young, Ronald Young, Scott Young | cvshealth.com, ibew357.org, innocenceproject.org, summitpolicy.org, tomclarksolutions.com, unr.edu |
| Griffin | Bennett Griffin, John Griffin, Jordyn Griffin, Josh Griffin, Matthew Griffin | g3nv.com, unlv.nevada.edu |
| Martin | (Robert) Nick Martin, Andrew Martin, Jason Martin, Kimberly J. Martin, Layke Martin | cjinstitute.org, martinltd.com, nvcann.org |
| Rodriguez | Alejandro Rodriguez, Dan Rodriguez, Emma Rodriguez, Jamie Rodriguez, Marisa Rodriguez | cityofnorthlasvegas.com, coachusa.com, nshe.nevada.edu, nvrealtors.org, snhd.org |
| Anderson | Christopher Anderson, Hugh Anderson, Lindsay Anderson, Paul Anderson | boydgaming.com, hightoweradvisors.com, renoairport.com, salacompany.com |
| Garcia | Andrea Corral Garcia, Edward Garcia, Leonard Garcia, Robert Garcia | cv4a.org, edgarcialaw.com, maketheroadnv.org, pinyonpublicaffairs.com |
| Hardy | Celssie Hardy, Isaac Hardy, Joe Hardy, Warren Hardy | hardystrategies.com, hollandhart.com |
| Johnson | Christine Johnson, Larry Johnson, Randy Johnson, Terryion Johnson | cancer.org, harper-insight.com, westernpublicaffairs.com |
| Robinson | Therese Laxalt Robinson, Jake Robinson, Matthew Robinson, Simon Robinson | argentumnv.com, nevadatrucking.com, politicomlaw.com, wbd.com |
| Walker | Brittany Walker, James Walker, Jason Walker, Matt Walker | bcnv.org, howardhughes.com, reachingterms.com, washoecounty.gov |
| Williams | Cedric Williams, Evan Williams, Jermareon Williams, Sydney Williams | nevadapharmacyalliance.com, strategies360.com, westernresources.org |
| Brooks | Chris Brooks, Constance Brooks, Lauren Brooks | areviapower.com, laurenmbrooks.com, unlv.edu |
| Evans | Brian Evans, Calen Evans, Serena Evans | ncedsv.org, theperkinsco.com, washoeschools.net |
| Gordon | Aviva Gordon, Daniel Gordon, Garrett Gordon | gordonlawlv.com, nvpolice.org, wbd-us.com |
| Guerrero | Erin Guerrero, Jay Guerrero, Paloma Guerrero | clarkcountynv.gov, novartis.com, tnc.org |
| Hansen | Brian Hansen, Erik Hansen, Janine Hansen | nevadafamilies.org, wynnlasvegas.com |
| Harris | Becky Harris, Damon Harris, Thelma Harris | beckyharrisnv.com, clarkcountynv.gov, multistate.us |
| Jr. | Angel Gabriel Lazcano Jr., Herb Santos, Jr., Robert Stauffer Jr. | santoslawfirm.com, somosvotantes.org |
| Larson | Carrie Larson, Colin Larson, Paul Larson | laughlinchamber.com, leanforjustice.org, politicomlaw.com |
| Miller | Donna Miller, Kimberly Miller, Mathilda Miller | donnagmiller.net, nativevotesnv.org |
| Newman | Jeremy Newman, Jesse Newman, Wendi Newman | ibew396.org, sncneca.com |
| Parker | James Parker, Matthew Parker, Sean Parker | bletnslb.org, multistate.us, nvcfl.org |
| Roberts | Chauntille Roberts, Eric Roberts, Tom Roberts | meridiannevada.com, votesolar.org |
| Smith | Lisa Smith, Patricia Smith, Tatiana Smith | aclunv.org, nvballrealty.com, washoeschools.net |
| Snyder | Chris Snyder, Jeff Snyder, Robert Snyder | bdhginc.com, obgynreno.com, oe3.org |
| Vassiliadis | Nick Vassiliadis, Rosemary Vassiliadis, William Vassiliadis | lasairport.com, rrpartners.com |
| Alonso | Alfredo Alonso, Michael Alonso | alonsolawltd.com, wbd-us.com |
| Avery | Kelsey Avery, Taylor Avery | scanhealthplan.com, vegaschamber.com |
Public marriage records, family obituaries, and verified bios can confirm or rule out family relationships. If you can document one, the SecureDrop on Nevada Whistleblowers is the safest channel.