Ward Cormier
🏛️ Revolving DoorFormer Government Position:
Rep. Clay Higgins, Deputy Chief of Staff (2017-2022); Policy Advisor to Chairman Vitter (2015-2017); Staff Member to Ranking Member Vitter (2013-2015); Legislative Correspondent to Senator Vitter (2011-2013)
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AI Overview
Ward Cormier has appeared in 459 federal lobbying filings at The Picard Group, LLC, representing 27 clients. As a former government official, they bring insider expertise to their lobbying work — part of Washington's "revolving door." Active across 24 policy areas.
459
Total Filings
1
Firms
27
Clients
24
Issue Areas
Issue Areas
Filing History
| Year | Filings | Clients |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 111 | 12 |
| 2023 | 100 | 13 |
| 2024 | 111 | 19 |
| 2025 | 137 | 21 |
Firms
The Picard Group, LLC459 filings
Top Clients
Lake Charles Regional Airport58 filings
Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District38 filings
Ascension Parish Government34 filings
City of West Monroe33 filings
Houma-terrebonne Airport Commission30 filings
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury29 filings
Lafayette Airport Commission26 filings
Hunter Buildings25 filings
St. Landry Parish23 filings
Cameron Parish Police Jury15 filings
Phi, INC.15 filings
River Birch, LLC15 filings
Swla Economic Development Alliance15 filings
Mike Hooks, LLC11 filings
Focus Foods7 filings
Moss Lake Ngl Project LLC7 filings
Broussard Medical Supplies, INC.5 filings
Gardian Holdings, LLC5 filings
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Data Sources: Senate LDA Filings
Last updated: February 2026
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