Heather Podesta
Invariant (formerly Heather Podesta + Partners)
Who they are.
Founder and CEO of Invariant, a top-tier Democratic-aligned lobbying and strategic-advisory firm with a heavy concentration in healthcare, finance, and tech. Built her practice through deep ties to congressional Democrats and the Obama and Biden administrations. Invariant has been among the highest-grossing lobby shops on the Democratic side every cycle of the past decade.
The clients.
Sources.
Questions about Heather Podesta.
What is Invariant?
Invariant is a Washington, DC-based lobbying and strategic-advisory firm founded and led by Heather Podesta. Originally named Heather Podesta + Partners, it rebranded to Invariant and has consistently ranked among the top-grossing Democratic-leaning lobby firms in federal disclosures.
Is Heather Podesta related to Tony and John Podesta?
Heather Podesta is the ex-wife of Tony Podesta. The Heather/Tony Podesta and the Tony/John Podesta firms have operated separately throughout their histories.
Who are Invariant's biggest clients?
Invariant's LD-2 disclosures consistently list major healthcare (Cigna, Eli Lilly), financial-services, and tech accounts among its highest-fee clients. Full client lists are public via the Senate Office of Public Records and OpenSecrets.