Mark Ritacco is a senior advisor in Manatt’s government and advocacy contracting practice with nearly 20 years of federal advocacy and county government leadership experience.

Mark has a deep background in federal advocacy, intergovernmental affairs and public sector strategy, with a focus on county government operations, multi-level policy coordination, bipartisan relationship building, coalition development and public-private collaboration. Mark has a unique understanding of the federal funding process from managing the Appropriations Committee portfolio while working in the U.S. Senate, a strong track record delivering results for local governments and subject-matter knowledge in emerging county priorities, such as mental health, artificial intelligence, infrastructure and public safety.