16 Jul 2026
Ben Jarrard Joins Dentons in Atlanta as Senior Policy Director
"Dentons adds Ben Jarrard as Senior Policy Director in its Regulatory, Public Policy and Government Affairs practice in Atlanta, focusing on government, public policy and economic development."
Jarrard brings more than a decade of experience spanning government, public policy, economic development and strategic communications. He joins Dentons' Regulatory, Public Policy and Government Affairs practice as a Senior Policy Director and will work with the firm's Georgia-based professionals on legislative and regulatory matters.
Prior to joining Dentons, Jarrard served as Chief of Staff to Georgia Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte. He previously served as Chief of Staff to former Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch and managed the congressional campaign of former Senate Majority Leader Mike Dugan.
Before his service in the Georgia Senate, Jarrard was Executive Director of Government Relations and Economic Development at the University of North Georgia, where he acted as the institution's chief government affairs strategist and helped secure more than $80 million in state investment for capital projects and workforce development initiatives. Earlier in his career he served in the administration of Governor Nathan Deal, including as a Policy Advisor overseeing transportation, economic development and natural resources issues.