Matthew La Crue specializes in state and local government affairs and has over a decade of experience representing clients nationally and locally. Matthew has extensive experience and knowledge crafting and lobbying on policy related to local governments, finance, real estate, judicial, law enforcement, transportation, healthcare, energy, insurance, aerospace and telecommunications. 

Additionally, Matthew stays at the forefront of economic development and infrastructure projects through his strong relationships with state, city, and county and industry leaders. Matthew has a proven track record of navigating clients through the process and securing new engagements that provide new opportunity and creating public-private partnerships. Matthew experience allows him to also manage communications, community outreach and crisis management for clients on high level projects. Prior to joining the 76 Group, Matt was the Managing Director of Government Affairs at Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm. 

Prior to joining the private sector, Matthew served as the Legislative Aide to the Colorado State Legislature. As a Legislative Aide, Matthew was responsible for managing the office of the Assistant Majority Leader to the Democrat Caucus. While working in Colorado’s House of Representatives, Matthew advised on numerous bills that were ultimately signed into law by former Governor John Hickenlooper.

With extensive years of Public Relations and Government Affairs experience, Matthew continues to serve as a strategic advisor and is a sought-after problem solver in public policy, regulation, and government administration.