A full-service law firm whose L.A. land-use lobbying is anchored by partner Jack Rubens. Its registered roster includes former Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo, and its client list runs to transit agencies, REITs, energy developers and outdoor-media operators as well as conventional development entitlements.
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 | $1.74M | — |
| 2024 | $2.57M | +48% |
| 2025 | $1.72M | −33% |
| 2026 (Q1–Q2) | $527,967 | 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 |
|---|---|
| All Vision, LLC, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority | $424,565 |
| Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | $317,376 |
| Global Ports Holding | $270,637 |
| Whitebird, Inc. | $260,429 |
| Arevon Energy | $260,402 |
| Lightstone DTLA, LLC | $177,796 |
| 5035 Coliseum Property LLC | $109,661 |
| Gopuff | $78,025 |
| Ancon Marine | $49,676 |
| Brookfield Properties Development LLC | $49,052 |
Departments, offices and bodies this firm reported contacting in its quarterly activity filings.
| Agency or office | Reported activity |
|---|---|
| Planning, City | 231 filings |
| City Council | 140 filings |
| Building and Safety | 85 filings |
| City Attorney, Office of | 56 filings |
| Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) | 24 filings |
| Transportation (LADOT, DOT) | 23 filings |
| Mayor, Office of | 23 filings |
| Public Works, Engineering | 14 filings |
| Harbor (Port of LA, POLA) | 11 filings |
| Finance, Office of | 9 filings |
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