A public-affairs agency founded in 1982 offering government, community and media relations alongside direct advocacy. Its filings show unusually heavy neighborhood-council engagement, reflecting a practice built on community entitlement campaigns for energy, logistics and large mixed-use projects.
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 | $1.25M | — |
| 2024 | $1.04M | −17% |
| 2025 | $1.20M | +15% |
| 2026 (Q1–Q2) | $508,695 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Southern Standard Corporation | $298,188 |
| Arevon | $287,806 |
| Continuum Partners | $134,295 |
| Prologis L.P. | $131,785 |
| Hines | $108,807 |
| Fenix Marine Services | $95,239 |
| S&R Partners, LLC | $79,285 |
| Solutions Alameda Coalition | $70,040 |
| Shatto Emet QOZB LP | $66,610 |
| Century Woods HOA | $65,075 |
Departments, offices and bodies this firm reported contacting in its quarterly activity filings.
| Agency or office | Reported activity |
|---|---|
| City Council | 260 filings |
| Neighborhood Councils | 241 filings |
| Planning, City | 225 filings |
| Mayor, Office of | 208 filings |
| Fire (LAFD) | 127 filings |
| Transportation (LADOT, DOT) | 127 filings |
| Police (LAPD) | 114 filings |
| Building and Safety | 91 filings |
| Water & Power (DWP) | 80 filings |
| Harbor (Port of LA, POLA) | 69 filings |
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