Austin Yost Featured in ASU Alumni News Article for Advocacy on Abortion Access Ballot Initiative

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University (ASU) featured Austin Yost in a recent article about alumni paving the way for democracy during the 2024 election season. Austin, who earned a J.D. from ASU in 2017, represented Arizona for Abortion Access (AAA), the political action committee that sponsored Proposition 139, the statewide ballot initiative that established a fundamental right to abortion in Arizona’s Constitution. To secure Prop 139’s placement on the ballot, Austin helped draft the initiative, navigated ballot access complexities, and litigated cases for AAA involving Prop 139’s publicity pamphlet language and petition sheet description. Throughout his career, Austin has exhibited a passion for political law. He advises candidates, political action committees, nonprofit organizations, and others on issues involving ballot access, campaign...

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Attorney Austin Yost Honored as one of Arizona Capitol Times Rising Stars of 2023

Austin Yost has been selected as a Rising Star in Arizona Capitol Times’ Rising Stars and Timeless Icons of 2023. Formerly the Cap Under 40, the Rising Stars recognizes individuals with the sharpest minds and the tenacity to tackle the most challenging issues. Austin was a natural choice given his career achievements and unwavering dedication to making a difference in the field of law. “When we hired Austin earlier this year, we knew we had brought on an excellent attorney who would help our firm and the community,” said Jill Chasson, chair of the firm’s governance committee. “His recognition as a Rising Star is both well-deserved and unsurprising, and we’re eager to see what Austin does next.” Throughout his career, Austin has exhibited a passion for political...

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