The advocacy arm of the BIPOC-led multidisciplinary group whose law practice is registered separately as Somos Law Group. Non-legal professionals here handle community engagement, coalition work and public strategy for the same housing, mixed-use and equity-oriented development clients.
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 | $493,296 | — |
| 2024 | $550,110 | +12% |
| 2025 | $464,842 | −16% |
| 2026 (Q1–Q2) | $141,600 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Topa Equities Ltd | $191,599 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | $115,000 |
| Vera Campbell | $84,534 |
| Capital Hall Partners | $59,906 |
| Leonardo's Restaurant | $54,850 |
| Fundamental Advisors LP | $20,267 |
| 585 S. Santa Fe, LLC | $19,814 |
| Terreno Realty Corporation | $19,432 |
| Primestor Development, Inc. | $12,119 |
| Hollywood Forever Cemetery | $10,752 |
Departments, offices and bodies this firm reported contacting in its quarterly activity filings.
| Agency or office | Reported activity |
|---|---|
| City Council | 243 filings |
| Planning, City | 202 filings |
| Mayor, Office of | 154 filings |
| Building and Safety | 85 filings |
| Public Works, Engineering | 49 filings |
| Public Works, Sanitation | 49 filings |
| Los Angeles Housing Department | 47 filings |
| Transportation (LADOT, DOT) | 25 filings |
| Recreation & Parks | 24 filings |
| Fire (LAFD) | 20 filings |
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