“One of Sacramento’s top lobbying firms.”
“Well connected lobbying firm”
The Firm
Our Approach
With first-hand experience that cuts across a wide array of disciplines, Capitol Advocacy has the unusual combination of expertise, networking, and drive to win that you need in order to thrive in California’s complex political landscape.
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Areas of Expertise
Healthcare
Protected proprietary medical technology IP, ensured access to health care services, negotiated key policy changes for Medi-Cal, mitigated rate cuts, and more.
Privacy & Security
Worked diligently to protect the ability of clients in the retail, entertainment, technology, consumer, and healthcare sectors to collect, retain, and utilize customer information.
Climate Change & Green Economy
Negotiated policies for Net Energy Metering, Zero Emission Vehicle, and autonomous vehicles, and have facilitated communication in the intersection between environmental justice, labor, and business.
Cannabis
California’s cannabis industry is dynamic. Now that annual licenses and the state’s regulatory framework are in full effect, the industry is going through a transformation.
Procurement
Protested anti-competitive state contracts, developed bid opportunities and ensured necessary funding for bids, and procured major contracts in healthcare, aerospace, securities, and education sectors.
Financial Services
Shielded clients against costly new avenues of legal litigation, prevented lawsuit abuse, and ensured low premiums for workers’ compensation and automobile insurance.
Tax
Won multi-million dollar settlements and tax refunds, developed new business incentives, and procured tax credits for entertainment and aerospace industries.
Product Labeling & Liability
Eliminated product bans, negotiated auto recall safety standards, stopped measures enforcing problematic product labeling standards, and eliminated schemes to legislate price-fixing.
OUR CLIENTS
What People Are Saying About Us
“Capitol Advocacy brings a seasoned approach to their advocacy. Knowing that we’re always working with the firm’s expert on our issues, we feel confident and ready to tackle the strategic plan they’ve laid out for our company.”
Dr. Andrew L. Sew Hoy
“Capitol Advocacy’s strategic approach is unique and targeted to each individual issue. Over the past decade this has garnered much success for us. Whether it be stopping industry specific bans and taxes or advocating the Legislature and State Agencies to promote manufacturing, Capitol Advocacy’s team strikes the right balance between the policy and political angles.”
Lupe De La Cruz
“Privacy and consumer driven issues have been hot topics in California over the past decade. With Capitol Advocacy’s record of experience on these issues, we knew we were in knowledgeable and very capable hands. They don’t just go to battle, they devise a game plan, target key players, and execute the strategy seamlessly.”
Kim Ford
“The lobbyists at Capitol Advocacy are some of the hardest working, well-respected and successful in Sacramento. With their proven record, dedication to service and integrity, I know we have all the experience needed to be effective at lobbying our message. Their ability to articulate complex issues, and their foresight in understanding and countering opposing arguments, is the Capitol Advocacy advantage.”
Alan Barcelona
“As a client for over 15 years, we know firsthand that the team at Capitol Advocacy are the leading experts on healthcare issues in Sacramento. With their leadership, our skilled nursing facilities have been saved from devastating rate cuts in the state budget and attempts to increase our labor costs. Their ability to build, and maintain, strong relationships with legislators over the years has been beneficial for our organization’s membership.”
Craig Cornett
What’s New
Capitol Advocacy Welcomes Cameron Demetre
SACRAMENTO, CA – Capitol Advocacy is pleased to announce the hire of Cameron Demetre as the newest lobbyist to join the firm. Cameron specializes in the areas of privacy, autonomous vehicles, telehealth, procurement, future of work, education, fintech, advanced energy, […]
Capitol Advocacy Celebrates International Women’s Day
SACRAMENTO—Behind every great business are women leaders who are paving the way and Capitol Advocacy’s team of lobbyists is no different. We are proud of the fact that five of our eight lobbyists are women. Our three female partners, Margaret […]
Capitol Advocacy Partners with SoCal Advocacy
SACRAMENTO—Capitol Advocacy announced today that it has partnered with SoCal Advocacy, LLC, a sister company, to provide clients with full-service government relations and lobbying in Southern California. “California continues to be a trend-setter of progressive policies. With our partner in SoCal Advocacy, our […]