A government-affairs and communications firm founded in 2013 that has grown into the second-largest L.A. City lobbying practice by fee income. Its book leans heavily toward energy, infrastructure, technology platforms and large civic clients, and it combines direct lobbying with political strategy, media relations and crisis communications.
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 | $2.70M | — |
| 2024 | $3.57M | +32% |
| 2025 | $3.77M | +6% |
| 2026 (Q1–Q2) | $1.70M | 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 |
|---|---|
| DIGITAL REALTY SERVICES | $335,000 |
| EDF RENEWABLE ENERGY | $312,000 |
| AIRBNB | $310,000 |
| PLAINS MARKETING CA, LLC | $300,000 |
| LOS ANGELES ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES 2028 | $295,000 |
| JAMISON PROPERTIES | $275,000 |
| FOREST LAWN | $270,000 |
| USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA - WASTE MANAGEMENT | $253,000 |
| AECOM CONSULT, INC | $246,000 |
| MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. | $200,000 |
Departments, offices and bodies this firm reported contacting in its quarterly activity filings.
| Agency or office | Reported activity |
|---|---|
| City Council | 1174 filings |
| Mayor, Office of | 1116 filings |
| Water & Power (DWP) | 528 filings |
| Planning, City | 486 filings |
| Transportation (LADOT, DOT) | 486 filings |
| Public Works, Board of | 383 filings |
| Public Works, Sanitation | 162 filings |
| City Administrative Officer (CAO) | 126 filings |
| Harbor (Port of LA, POLA) | 102 filings |
| Building and Safety | 90 filings |
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