Profiles

Ryan J. Banagan

Governmental Relations

Ryan assists in the representation of clients in a broad array of policy matters such as financial services, healthcare, transportation, infrastructure, credit repair, consumer products, racing and gaming and not-for profits. Having worked on successful legislative and regulatory initiatives along with his early experience with State Assembly races across New York, Ryan provides our clients with a unique perspective required to implement and execute successful strategies that span both the policy and political spectrums in New York’s demanding environment. He also specializes in strategic research and monitoring of all forms of policy initiatives and government action. Ryan prepares a daily morning newsletter that summarizes the top stories in New York State and federally that is distributed exclusively to our clients and staff.

In addition to his work in governmental relations, Ryan is the editor and head writer for The Week That Was, a weekly newsletter on legislative, political, and other governmental activity that is distributed to clients and other interested parties.

Prior to joining FCM, Ryan worked for the New York State Assembly Majority in the Communications and Information Services Department.

Ryan is a native of Delmar, New York and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Union College, as well as a G.C.J. from Langara College in Vancouver, B.C.

You can contact Ryan by email to rjb@fcmlaw.org or by telephone at (518) 436-0786 Ext. 441.