A land use, entitlement, urban planning, permitting and government-relations firm founded in 2009. It works for national development entities and REITs as well as local retailers, charter and private schools and non-profits, covering the full arc from government affairs through permit processing and construction management.
Fees reported to the City of Los Angeles Ethics Commission by this firm’s clients in their quarterly filings. Figures cover City of Los Angeles lobbying only — County, Metro, LAUSD and state work is reported to separate registries and is not included here.
| Reporting year | Fees reported | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $956,593 | — |
| 2024 | $1.03M | +8% |
| 2025 | $1.30M | +26% |
| 2026 (Q1–Q2) | $813,203 | part year |
Individuals registered with the City of Los Angeles to lobby on this firm’s behalf in its most recent registration year.
Clients that registered this firm with the City and the amounts they reported paying it. Amounts cover 2025 and 2026 filings to date.
| Client | Paid, 2025–26 to date |
|---|---|
| Fairfield Residential | $218,204 |
| Douglas Emmett Management, LLC | $215,748 |
| Related Companies of California | $180,541 |
| Foxcorp Holdings LLC | $150,000 |
| HELIO | $99,668 |
| Live Nation, Inc. | $97,300 |
| Borstein Enterprises | $96,263 |
| Hackman Capital Partners | $92,938 |
| West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation | $75,857 |
| CPIF 812 Main, LLC | $73,189 |
Departments, offices and bodies this firm reported contacting in its quarterly activity filings.
| Agency or office | Reported activity |
|---|---|
| Building and Safety | 636 filings |
| Planning, City | 522 filings |
| Public Works, Engineering | 502 filings |
| Fire (LAFD) | 293 filings |
| Public Works, Sanitation | 246 filings |
| Transportation (LADOT, DOT) | 210 filings |
| Public Works, Street Services | 184 filings |
| Water & Power (DWP) | 151 filings |
| City Council | 149 filings |
| Neighborhood Councils | 50 filings |
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