Shenker Russo & Clark LLP Welcomes Ruben Lindo as a Director of Government Strategies and Managed Services

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ALBANY, NY (07/24/2025) (readMedia)-- Shenker Russo & Clark LLP is pleased to announce that Ruben Lindo has joined the firm as a Director of Government Strategies and Managed Services. A successful business owner, industry leader, and passionate advocate, Lindo brings decades of cross-sector experience in regulated industries, public-private partnerships, and enterprise operations.

"Ruben adds another set of skills that our clients can benefit from," said Doug Clark, Co-Managing Partner at Shenker Russo & Clark. "His entrepreneurial mindset and firsthand understanding of what it takes to build and grow a business make him a strong resource for clients navigating government systems and regulatory challenges."

Lindo is a nationally recognized voice in the cannabis industry and founder of several mission-driven companies, including Blak Mar Farms, Phoenix Nutraceutical, and Project Ascend. His work bridges private innovation and public infrastructure, with a focus on economic justice, compliance, and transparent governance. He holds an MBA in Finance and Management from NYU's Stern School of Business and currently serves on the Foundation Board of SUNY Columbia Greene.

Ruben will lobby for clients across a wide spectrum of issue areas, including the construction, energy and cannabis industries, among others. His experience in providing government strategy for cannabis policy advocacy will make Shenker Russo & Clark a

leading firm in the cannabis industry. Finally, Ruben will work with businesses toprovide smart logistics solutions, assistance in scaling processes from legacy frameworks to regulated enterprise systems, among many other business-related services.

We're thrilled to welcome Ruben to our team," said Theresa Russo, Co-Managing Partner and CEO. "He is a leader in the cannabis industry and a compelling addition to that growing practice area. As co-author of Just Say Yes: The Guide to Legal Cannabis and the subject of National Geographic's The Green Rush, Ruben brings both expertise and visibility to this space. His experience, values, and vision will strengthen our ability to support clients in this dynamic and evolving industry."

Commenting on his new role, Ruben Lindo said, "I've long admired that Shenker Russo & Clark truly works as a team. This is unique in the lobbying industry and I'm excited to join a firm that understands the intersection of policy and progress, and that shares my belief that good strategy starts with listening to the people we represent."

About Shenker Russo & Clark LLP

Founded in 2015, Shenker Russo & Clark LLP, is a Government Affairs and Alcohol Beverage Licensing/ Hospitality Law Firm, utilizing a vision rooted in ethics, creative problem-solving, and a unique team approach to navigate today's government and political process. Their team has unparalleled experience with the process, people and politics that drive government action in New York. The firm has been recognized by City & State as a Top Lobbying firm. Shenker Russo & Clark LLP is located one block from the New York State Capitol at 121 State Street in Albany.

For more info: https://www.srclawoffices.com/.