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The Entertainment Software Association<\/strong><\/a> today announced that Jason Mahler<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0has joined the ESA as senior vice president of government affairs. Reporting to President and CEO\u00a0Stanley Pierre-Louis<\/span>, Mahler will lead the ESA\u2019s federal and state legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts on behalf of the U.S. video game industry.<\/p>\n \u201cJason\u2019s extensive experience in the legislative arena, particularly in technology, communications, and intellectual property policy, presents an exciting and powerful addition to ESA\u2019s advocacy capabilities,\u201d Pierre-Louis<\/strong> said. \u201cThe interactive entertainment industry is an economic powerhouse that continues to innovate and evolve, and Jason\u2019s expertise strengthens ESA\u2019s ability to demonstrate the positive impacts of our industry to policymakers.\u201d<\/p>\n Mahler\u00a0has three decades of experience spanning time on Capitol Hill, with trade associations, and in senior corporate leadership roles. Mahler started his career in public service as a legislative fellow in the Office of U.S. Senator\u00a0Frank Lautenberg<\/span>\u00a0(D-NJ), followed by work as legislative counsel to Congresswoman\u00a0Zoe Lofgren<\/span>\u00a0(D-CA), a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee.\u00a0Mahler later served as chief of staff to Congresswoman\u00a0Anna Eshoo<\/span>\u00a0(D-CA), a prominent member of the House Energy & Commerce and Intelligence Committees.<\/p>\n Mahler\u00a0also served as vice president and general counsel for the Computer & Communications Industry Association, where he spearheaded policy matters for the information and communications technology industries.\u00a0More recently, Mahler spent more than a decade at Oracle Corporation as vice president, government affairs, where, in addition to his government advocacy work, he served as a company representative and board member for several of its trade associations. While at Oracle, Mahler also helped establish and strengthen the company\u2019s state government affairs practice and relations.<\/p>\n \u201cAs the video game industry has expanded and advanced over the past three decades, so have ESA\u2019s efforts to protect the creativity and innovation required to support an industry of its caliber,\u201d Mahler said. \u201cAs the industry continues to redefine what is possible in entertainment, I\u2019m thrilled for the opportunity to join in those efforts and to work with policymakers and regulators to ensure the industry remains a leading economic and cultural force for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n For more information on the ESA\u2019s policy priorities, visit\u00a0www.theesa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About the ESA<\/b><\/p>\n Founded in 1994, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has served as the voice and advocate for the U.S. video game industry for more than 30 years. Its members are the innovators, creators, publishers and business leaders that are reimagining entertainment and transforming how we interact, learn, connect and play. The ESA works to expand and protect the dynamic marketplace for video games through innovative and engaging initiatives that showcase the positive impact of video games on people, culture and the economy to secure a vibrant future for the industry for decades to come. For more information, visit the\u00a0ESA\u2019s website<\/a>\u00a0or follow the ESA on X\u00a0@theESA<\/a>\u00a0or Instagram\u00a0@theesaofficial<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\t<\/div>\n