Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act
The firm and its registered lobbyists file required registrations (Form LD-1) and quarterly activity reports (Form LD-2) under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 2 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq. Semi-annual contribution reports (Form LD-203) are filed by individual lobbyists as required.
Public LDA filings are available through the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Senate.
State Lobbying Disclosure
State lobbying disclosure obligations are jurisdiction-specific. The firm maintains state lobbying registrations in jurisdictions where firm representation crosses applicable activity, compensation, or expenditure thresholds. In other jurisdictions, the firm coordinates with locally registered counsel.
Foreign Agents Registration Act
Where the firm represents foreign principals in activities triggering FARA, the firm files registrations under 22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq. and complies with applicable reporting and labeling obligations. Public FARA filings are available through the FARA Registration Unit of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Important Disclosures
Lobbying services provided by Andrew & Hopkins are not the practice of law. Communications made in connection with lobbying activity are generally not protected by the attorney–client privilege. Clients engaging the firm for lobbying services should consider these distinctions in structuring their engagement and managing related communications.