50 States. 50 Sets of Rules. One Law Firm.

Advocacy is your focus. Compliance is ours.

The Challenge

Lobbying compliance isn't a checkbox. It is a continuous responsibility that touches every level of government. A single email to an elected official can trigger registration requirements. A well-intentioned gift can create ethics exposure. Miss a filing deadline can lead to audits, penalties, and reputational harm.

Federal law, and the laws of all fifty states, each operate under different rules, thresholds, and deadlines. Many organizations engaged in government relations,
public affairs, or issue advocacy may not realize when lobbying laws apply to their activities. The regulatory landscape is increasingly complex, and the consequences of noncompliance can be significant.

BrownWinick's lobbying compliance team serves as your external compliance department. We manage the complexity so your team can focus on advocacy.

What We Do

• Federal + 50 State Lobbying Compliance 

  • Manage lobbying registrations and reporting programs for federal and all 50 states
  • Register lobbyists, employers, and principals across jurisdictions, including signature, notarization, and mandatory training requirements
  • Prepare, review, and file federal and state reports including registrations, expenditure reports, renewals, and termination filings
  • Prepare and file federal disclosures including but not limited to LD-1, LD-2 and LD-203
  • Communicate directly with your in-house and contract lobbyists to collect activity data and ensure accurate and timely reporting
  • Manage filing calendars with weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines
  • Monitor and interpret changes in lobbying laws across all 50 states 
  • Communicate directly with state agencies and ethics commissions to obtain guidance and clarification on compliance requirements

• Campaign Finance Compliance

  • Form PAC and Non-Profit formations and manage ongoing compliance obligations
  • Advise clients on both federal and state-level campaign finance registration requirements 
  • Counsel on contribution reporting obligations for corporate and related compliance issues
  • Prepare, draft and file federal and state campaign finance reports

• Strategic Lobbying Counsel

  • Advise clients on entertainment prohibitions, ethics restrictions, gift restrictions, and lobbying laws
  • Counsel organizations on grassroots advocacy, coalition activities, and public affairs campaigns, including related reporting requirements
  • Develop company-wide lobbying compliance strategy and internal frameworks
  • Advise on social media and digital advocacy activity that may trigger campaign finance reporting obligations

Ready to Simplify Your Compliance Program?

Lobbying and campaign finance compliance is serious business. BrownWinick’s lobbying compliance team serves as an extension of your organization, managing federal and state compliance obligations so your team can focus on what matters most: advancing your organization's goals.  

When questions arise, timely answers matter. Our clients have direct access to experienced compliance attorneys who provide practical guidance when it is needed most. Government never stops, and neither does the need for trusted compliance counsel.