Profiles

Ryan J. Banagan

Ryan leverages deep relationships with legislators, executive and legislative staff, and key stakeholders across New York to provide clients with real-time political and policy intelligence, helping them anticipate developments and effectively navigate the complexities of state government.  Ryan is innovative, strategic, and performance driven with a focus on client success. He advises and represents clients on a range of policy, regulatory, and procurement matters in New York’s complex political landscape. His focus areas include healthcare, financial services, artificial intelligence, energy & infrastructure, racing and gaming, and not-for-profit organizations.

Ryan helps clients develop and execute government affairs and public policy strategies that align legislative advocacy, regulatory engagement, and political insight to achieve meaningful outcomes. Drawing on his experience working on successful legislative and regulatory initiatives, as well as New York State Assembly campaigns, he provides practical guidance on emerging policy issues, procurement, and government decision-making.

In addition to his client work, Ryan leads the strategic policy research and legislative monitoring efforts, providing our clients with timely analysis of legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting their industries. He authors a daily newsletter summarizing the most significant state and federal policy developments and serves as editor and lead writer of The Week That Was, a weekly publication covering legislative, political, and government affairs trends.

Prior to joining FM, Ryan worked in the Communications and Information Services (CIS) Department for the New York State Assembly Majority, where he supported communications and policy initiatives for Assembly Majority members.

Ryan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Union College and a Graduate Certificate in Journalism from Langara College in Vancouver, British Columbia.