One of the largest law firms in the world, and the holder of one of the largest registered lobbyist rosters on the L.A. City list. Its registration reflects a broad environment, land and resources practice — CEQA, entitlements and regulatory matters — spread across many attorneys rather than concentrated in one lobbying principal.
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 | $613,998 | — |
| 2024 | $613,199 | −0% |
| 2025 | $546,290 | −11% |
| 2026 (Q1–Q2) | $174,314 | 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 |
|---|---|
| JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. | $169,094 |
| Caruso Affiliated | $153,668 |
| LAFC Sports, LLC | $130,182 |
| Forest Lawn Memorial - Parks & Mortuaries | $92,736 |
| Wilshire Gayley, LLC | $52,240 |
| Hood 1703, LLC | $37,001 |
| RCS VE LLC | $25,872 |
| Orange Barrel Media, LLC | $24,563 |
| 5929 Sunset Hollywood, LLC | $17,884 |
| Warren Resources Inc. | $7,135 |
Departments, offices and bodies this firm reported contacting in its quarterly activity filings.
| Agency or office | Reported activity |
|---|---|
| Planning, City | 85 filings |
| City Council | 46 filings |
| City Attorney, Office of | 19 filings |
| Water & Power (DWP) | 11 filings |
| Mayor, Office of | 11 filings |
| Transportation (LADOT, DOT) | 6 filings |
| Harbor (Port of LA, POLA) | 6 filings |
| Public Works, Engineering | 6 filings |
| Recreation & Parks | 6 filings |
| Building and Safety | 4 filings |
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