We guide candidates, committees, businesses, trade associations, unions, nonprofit organizations and individual donors through complex campaign finance laws at the federal, state and local levels. From contribution limits and reporting requirements to coordination rules and enforcement defense, we help our clients stay compliant and competitive.

Our attorneys often serve as general counsel to campaigns and committees and our in-house treasury and campaign finance compliance services include: preparing committee registration, filing campaign finance reports, managing day-to-day operations, conducting reconciliations and preparing for or responding to post-election audits.

We offer full-service counsel to those shaping public policy through the initiative process.

We advise proponents and opponents on all aspects of ballot measures including drafting, qualification, legal strategy, compliance, disclosure and litigation.

We represent individuals and entities in administrative enforcement actions before the Federal Elections Commission (FEC), the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and local ethics enforcement agencies across the country.

Whether you are responding to an audit request from the Franchise Tax Board or need help in an investigation by an administrative enforcement body, we can help.

We know how these regulators work — because we’ve worked there too.

From ballot access and candidate qualifications to term limits and post-election contests, our attorneys routinely represent candidates, committees and local jurisdictions in election and administrative law disputes.

Whether initiating or defending a lawsuit, we bring a deep understanding of the laws and precedents that govern elections – and a proven record of success in high-stakes contests.

We advise elected and appointed officials, public employees and consultants on the full range of ethics laws – including conflicts of interest, gift restrictions, honoraria bans and revolving door rules. We also counsel clients on open meeting and public records laws, as well as their obligations to file Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) with accurate, timely and complete disclosures.

Whether helping clients avoid inadvertent missteps or responding to ethics inquiries and investigations, we deliver practical, preventative and strategic guidance.

Working with 501(c)(3) charities and foundations, 501(c)(4) social welfare groups, 501(c)(6) trade associations and 527 political organizations, we ensure political and lobbying activities align with applicable tax, campaign finance and disclosure rules.

Whether preparing and filing initial applications or serving as de facto general counsel, our approach ensures full compliance while maximizing mission-driven impact.

We help lobbyists, firms and clients engaging in advocacy understand and comply with lobbying registration, reporting and gift rules across jurisdictions. Whether you're advocating in one state or all 50, we build compliance programs and tailor solutions that maximize impact while maintaining full compliance with the laws.

Our team also manages the preparation, submission and maintenance of lobbying registrations and periodic disclosure reports for companies, lobbyists and lobbying firms, nonprofit entities, trade and advocacy groups and other organizations.

We partner with law firms, consultancies and government affairs professionals to provide targeted legal support in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.

Whether drafting ballot measures, advising on lobbying and pay-to-play rules, or preparing detailed memoranda on esoteric conflict of interest laws, we help top-tier professionals meet their clients’ needs.

We advise companies, consultants and public contractors on laws restricting political contributions, gifts and lobbying in connection with government contracts.

We help clients maintain eligibility and avoid costly disqualifications.

We have deep expertise in the Federal and California Voting Rights Acts, as well as California’s Fair Maps Act.

As redistricting takes place in California, we can be your resource to decipher, challenge or defend reapportionment efforts in your city or county.

We counsel campaign vendors – including political technology startups, payment processors, signature gathering firms and compliance platforms – as they navigate election, campaign finance, lobbying, privacy and procurement regulations.

From launch through growth, we help companies bring innovative tools to the political marketplace without running afoul of complex legal regimes.

Based on our deep experience working for both regulators (the FEC and FPPC) and the regulated community, we conduct internal audits, compliance reviews and custom trainings for law firms, local jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations and for-profit corporations on political giving programs, Form 700 disclosure and other governmental ethics and political law issues. We also draft tailored compliance manuals providing guardrails and best practices for our clients and yours.

Our proactive approach identifies and mitigates risk before problems arise – and empowers clients with the knowledge they need to stay compliant.