California State Government Relations

Navigating Change

Whether you are new to the political scene or a veteran, plotting a course through the tumultuous environment in California these days is akin to living in the Wild West. The changes in the executive office and the legislature have left much to speculation and wonder in 2011. The California State Government Relations team at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is your key to identifying and navigating the new administration and leadership.

Brownstein has been a key player in the policy and legislative arena in California for many years. We know the players involved and how and where decisions are being made. Our attorneys and policy consultants are expert at working where law and policy intersect – looking at the interplay in how every aspect of a deal or legislative initiative impacts the key stakeholders.

Our experience and relationships are far reaching. We have spent years establishing strategic relationships with the administration, the legislature and party leadership.

Our team includes attorneys and lobbyists who have worked on some of the most critical issues confronting California, including water and wastewater, energy, transportation and funding. With offices across the west and in Washington, DC, Brownstein has the ability to assist clients at the local, state and federal levels. We are experienced in leading and participating in multi-state initiatives. We frequently bring together and manage coordinated state and federal initiatives. We are experts at finding partnerships for clients to build coalitions and leverage collective strengths and resources.

With government affairs professionals from both sides of the aisle, Brownstein offers a public policy practice with a proven track record of achieving legislative and regulatory success for our clients.