John Hardin

John is the President and co-founder of The Raleigh Group. Year after year, he is ranked one of the 10 best lobbyists in North Carolina. Additionally, in 2024, John was named by Business North Carolina as one of the state’s most influential business leaders.

John represents clients before the North Carolina General Assembly, state agencies, local governments and several federal agencies. John and the government relations team represent over 50 clients, including major national corporations such as Bayer, Charter, Expedia and national trade associations such as the Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers Association (PhRMA). He represents many North Carolina organizations and entities that are vital to the state including the Insurance Federation of North Carolina, the North Carolina Railroad Company, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

He has been recognized by the Triangle Business Journal as one of the 40 young professionals under the age of 40 who make significant contributions to their respective industries and communities. In 2022, John was named by Best Lawyers as the Government Relations Lawyer of the Year in North Carolina.

John is a graduate of Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law where he served as Editor in Chief of the Campbell Law Observer. He received his undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina.

He’s served on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Professional Lobbyists Association since 2017 and served as President of that organization in 2023.

Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He’s an avid tennis player and currently serves as the President of the Raleigh Racquet Club.