February 26, 2025
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Austin, TX – Arete Public Affairs is proud to be recognized as a top lobbying firm in the latest Capitol Inside Texas Lobby Power Rankings, a testament to the firm’s dedication, expertise, and influence in the Texas legislative arena. Matthew Conner, managing principal, is recognized as a top “Hired Gun”, and principals Albert Cheng and Jose Medrano are recognized as “Rising Stars.”

“Our company name, Arete Public Affairs, encapsulates the essence of Arete, the ancient Greek concept of excellence and moral virtue. Committed to excellence in every aspect of our work, we aim to serve as a reliable guide to clients navigating the intricacies of the political landscape," said Matthew Conner, Managing Principal at Arete Public Affairs. “Being recognized among the top firms in Texas is an honor, and it reflects our mission is to enhance our client’s operational performance and reputation in the complex world of public and government affairs.”

Arete Public Affairs is a full-service public affairs firm with more than three decades of extensive experience in government relations, strategic communications, marketing, public relations, digital media, community engagement, and event management. With our team's extensive involvement at the federal, state, and local government levels, we bring unmatched relationships, experience, and strategic political guidance to help clients transform complex problems into effective solutions.

As we look ahead, Arete Public Affairs remains committed to championing policies that strengthen Texas and working with stakeholders at every level to shape the state's future.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Elyse Derian, Principal
Arete Public Affairs
858-722-8653
elyse@aretepa.com aretepa.com

January 15, 2024

Texas Lobby Guide has unveiled their annual Spotlight Awards, recognizing Matthew Conner as the Top Education Lobbyist of 2024. The Texas Lobby Guide is the  premier electronic directory for Texas lobbyists. The announcement of this award can be found on the Spotlights page of the Texas Lobby Guide website.