Our attorneys regularly serve as experts in legislative campaigns and have a successful history of representing and advising unions, nonprofit organizations, and political advocacy groups that propose or oppose ballot initiatives. We also handle policy-impact litigation in state and federal courts, including appeals.
Our areas of expertise are:
- Drafting legislation and testifying before legislative committees and workgroups.
- Assisting clients in the development of or response to legislation.
- Drafting state and local initiatives on progressive issues, including ballot title and explanatory statement language.
- Legally challenging ballot title language, a critical step in the process that often determines the outcome of a ballot measure.
- Advising clients on petition signature collection and verification issues.
- Advising ballot measure and candidate committees on campaign-finance related issues.
- Advising non-profit organizations on how to lawfully engage in issue advocacy without running afoul of state and federal tax and election laws.
- Advising clients regarding government ethics and lobbying laws.
Please contact us for a consultation to discuss ballot initiatives, potential legislation, or other social justice legal work.