November 4, 2025 \u2013 Lochlin Partners<\/a>\u00a0recently assisted in the recruitment of\u00a0Jason Mahler as senior vice president of government affairs of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) in Washington, D.C.\u00a0Reporting to president and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis, Mr. 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\u00a0Mr. Pierre-Louis said.\u00a0\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 Mr. Mahler\u00a0has three decades of experience spanning time on Capitol Hill, with trade associations, and in senior corporate leadership roles. He started his career in public service as a legislative fellow in the office of U.S. senator Frank Lautenberg, followed by work as legislative counsel to congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee.\u00a0Mr. Mahler later served as chief of staff to congresswoman Anna Eshoo, a prominent member of the house energy & commerce and intelligence committees.<\/p>\n Mr. 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, he 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, Mr. 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 Mr.\u00a0Mahler said.\u00a0\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 Related: Lochlin\u00a0Partners Assists the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation with Chief Development Officer Search<\/a><\/p>\n The Entertainment Software Association is the trade association that represents the U.S. video game industry. Founded in 1994, the ESA serves as the voice of game publishers, developers, and distributors, advocating for their interests in areas such as intellectual property protection, public policy, and global market access. The organization also conducts research on the economic and cultural impact of video games, helping to highlight the industry\u2019s contributions to innovation, job creation, and entertainment.<\/p>\n Serving the Government and Corporate Affairs Sectors<\/strong><\/p>\n Lochlin Partners\u00a0conducts searches for board and executive-level positions within government and corporate affairs<\/a>, government contracting, technology and services, higher education, the public sector, financial services, and healthcare. The firm is led by managing partners Liza Wright, and Pat Friel. Each of the managing partners has been in the search business for 20 or more years and has been a partner in one of the four large international firms\u2014and in most cases has run a major office or practice at those firms.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/huntscanlon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/MnA_2025_header.jpg\")
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