{"id":3581,"date":"2026-05-06T11:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bna.content.cirrus.bloomberg.com\/bgov2023\/insights\/public-affairs-strategies\/what-are-the-top-10-lobbying-firms-in-the-u-s\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T15:10:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:10:39","slug":"what-are-the-top-10-lobbying-firms-in-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":[21],"link":"https:\/\/bna.content.cirrus.bloomberg.com\/bgov2023\/insights\/public-affairs-strategies\/what-are-the-top-10-lobbying-firms-in-the-u-s\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Top 10 Lobbying Firms in the U.S.?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n    <style>section[data-anchor='row-6a0760c554e18'] {\n\t\t\t\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&type=webp&url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2023\/09\/Insights-Header.jpg);\n\t\t\t  }<\/style>\n    <section class=\"bbg-row bg--has-media       bg--eeeeee text--white bbg-row--full-bg-bleed\" data-anchor='row-6a0760c554e18'>\n        \n        \n        <div\n            class=\"bbg-row--content\"\n                    >\n            \n            <div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8 bbg-column--valign-bottom\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <p>    <ul class=\"bbg-categories_list\">\n                    <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/bna.content.cirrus.bloomberg.com\/bgov2023\/insights\/category\/public-affairs-strategies\/\" rel=\"category tag\">\n                    Public Affairs Strategies\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<div\n    class=\"bbg-spacer\"\n        style=\"height: 24px !important\"\n    >\n<\/div><div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<h1>Top 10 Federal Lobbying Firms<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n    <section class=\"bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none bbg-jl-start bbg-row--full-bg-bleed\" data-anchor='row-6a0760c55c967'>\n        \n        \n        <div\n            class=\"bbg-row--content\"\n                    >\n            \n            <p><div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-9\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    \n<\/div><div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-3\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <div\n\tclass=\"bbg_jumplinks-container vertical\"\n\tdata-link-color=\"#8a5db5\"\n\tdata-style=\"light\"\n\tdata-direction=\"vertical\"\n\tdata-mobile-behavior=\"dropdown\"\n>\n\t<style>\n\t\t.bbg_jumplinks-container .bbg_jumplinks-scroll:after {\n\t\t\tbackground: #8a5db5;\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n    <section class=\"bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-compact row-padding--bottom-none bbg-row--full-bg-bleed\" data-anchor='row-6a0760c55e93c'>\n        \n        \n        <div\n            class=\"bbg-row--content\"\n                    >\n            \n            <div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <p><div\n    class=\"bbg-spacer\"\n        style=\"height: 40px !important\"\n    >\n<\/div>    <p class=\"bbg-metadata bbg-metadata--date\">May 6, 2026<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n    <section class=\"bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none bbg-row--full-bg-bleed\" data-anchor='row-6a0760c55ffdf'>\n        \n        \n        <div\n            class=\"bbg-row--content\"\n                    >\n            \n            <div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<p><strong>[See our full list of top-performing lobbying firms, plus data on revenue growth, client retention, and other key metrics. Download the free <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/insights\/public-affairs-strategies\/top-performing-lobbying-firms-report\/?trackingcode-cta=BGOV26117222\"><strong>2026 Top Lobbying Firms report<\/strong><\/a><strong>.]\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The pathways to policy influence are shifting rapidly. With a record-breaking $5.3 billion spent on <a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/insights\/public-affairs-strategies\/lobbying-and-public-affair\/\">federal lobbying<\/a> in 2025, the industry reached unprecedented heights. Organizations across the globe recognize that having a voice in Washington is no longer optional, but a critical driver of business success.<\/p>\n<p>Lobbyists play an essential role in shaping legislation, regulations, and policies, representing a bridge between organizations and government.<\/p>\n<p>This guide breaks down the defining trends of the past year, the core areas of expertise driving revenue growth, and the shifting power dynamics among leading U.S. lobbying firms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>[Exclusive report: See which lobbying firms drove record industry growth. Download our <a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/insights\/public-affairs-strategies\/top-performing-lobbying-firms-report\/?trackingcode-cta=BGOV26117222\"><strong>2026 Top Lobbying Firms report<\/strong><\/a> for the full list.]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n    <section class=\"bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none bbg-row--full-bg-bleed\" data-anchor='row-6a0760c5616e4'>\n        \n        \n        <div\n            class=\"bbg-row--content\"\n                    >\n            \n            <div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<h2>Lobbying expenditures hit record highs<\/h2>\n<p>Lobbying activity in 2025 shattered previous benchmarks. Driven by new policy priorities, major tax debates, and sweeping trade initiatives, total federal lobbying spending hit an all-time high of $5.3 billion.<\/p>\n<p>Corporations and industry groups spent heavily to ensure their voices were heard, shelling out $2.84 billion specifically to hire external lobbying firms. This represents a massive 26% jump over 2024 levels.<\/p>\n<p>Organizations clearly see the return on investment when they partner with expert firms capable of cutting through the noise in Washington.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"wpb_content_element bbg-single-image align-left\">\n    <figure class=\"bbg-single-image__figure\" style=\"max-width:100%\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5000\" height=\"2613\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Lobbying-Spending.png\" class=\"bbg-single-image__image attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"2025 Lobbying Spending\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Lobbying-Spending.png 5000w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Lobbying-Spending-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Lobbying-Spending-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Lobbying-Spending-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Lobbying-Spending-1536x803.png 1536w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Lobbying-Spending-2048x1070.png 2048w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Lobbying-Spending-192x100.png 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5000px) 100vw, 5000px\" \/>\n        \n            <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<p class=\"small\">Line graph showing the increase in lobbying spending from $3.2 billion in 2015 to $5.3 billion in 2025.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n    <section class=\"bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none row-jump-link-section bbg-row--full-bg-bleed\" data-jump-link-label='Top federal lobbying firms' data-anchor='row-6a0760c56448c' id='top-federal-lobbying-firms'>\n        \n        \n        <div\n            class=\"bbg-row--content\"\n                    >\n            \n            <div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<h2>Top lobbying firms by revenue<\/h2>\n<p>These firms emerged as the biggest players in the lobbying landscape in terms of revenue, influence, and results.<\/p>\n<p>1. Ballard Partners LLC<br \/>\nRevenue: $88.2 million<\/p>\n<p>2. Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP<br \/>\nRevenue: $73.9 million<\/p>\n<p>3. BGR Government Affairs LLC<br \/>\nRevenue: $71.2 million<\/p>\n<p>4. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer &amp; Feld LLP<br \/>\nRevenue: $65.4 million<\/p>\n<p>5. Cornerstone Government Affairs Inc.<br \/>\nRevenue: $55.8 million<\/p>\n<p>6. Holland &amp; Knight LLP<br \/>\nRevenue: $55.1 million<\/p>\n<p>7. Miller Strategies LLC<br \/>\nRevenue: $51.2 million<\/p>\n<p>8. Invariant LLC<br \/>\nRevenue: $47.1 million<\/p>\n<p>9. Thorn Run Partners<br \/>\nRevenue: $32.4 million<\/p>\n<p>10. Cassidy &amp; Associates Inc.<br \/>\nRevenue: $30.6 million<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;\"><strong>[Exclusive report: Explore which lobbying firms are leading influence and performance. Download our <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/insights\/public-affairs-strategies\/top-performing-lobbying-firms-report\/?trackingcode-cta=BGOV26117222\"><strong>2026 Top-Performing Lobbying Firms report<\/strong><\/a>.]<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n    <section class=\"bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none row-jump-link-section bbg-row--full-bg-bleed\" data-jump-link-label='Key developments that shaped lobbying in 2025' data-anchor='row-6a0760c565936' id='key-developments'>\n        \n        \n        <div\n            class=\"bbg-row--content\"\n                    >\n            \n            <div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<h2><strong>Key developments that shaped lobbying in 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Lobbying rarely occurs in a vacuum. Here are some notable trends and events that shaped the landscape this past year:<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Trump connection:<\/strong> Connections to President Trump and his circle were crucial for success, significantly influencing lobbying outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shift to the White House and key executive agencies:<\/strong> Lobbying of the White House rose more than 70% and agency activity jumped significantly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Congressional focus:<\/strong> Despite the shift to the executive branch, both chambers of Congress remained the top lobbied entities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparing for a congressional shift:<\/strong> Anticipation of Democrats potentially reclaiming the House in 2027 suggests a future shift back to Congress for lobbying efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>[Exclusive report: Gain insight into key policy areas that are driving influence in Washington by downloading our free <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/insights\/public-affairs-strategies\/top-performing-lobbying-firms-report\/?trackingcode-cta=BGOV26117222\"><strong>Top-Performing Lobbying Firms<\/strong><\/a> <strong>report<\/strong>.]<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n    <section class=\"bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none row-padding--bottom-none row-jump-link-section bbg-jl-end bbg-row--full-bg-bleed\" data-jump-link-label='Key issues driving lobbying today' data-anchor='row-6a0760c566d66' id='key-issues'>\n        \n        \n        <div\n            class=\"bbg-row--content\"\n                    >\n            \n            <div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<h2>Key issues driving lobbying today<\/h2>\n<p>The massive $5.3 billion spend did not happen by accident. Specific legislative and regulatory battles compelled organizations across multiple sectors to ramp up their advocacy efforts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"wpb_content_element bbg-single-image align-left\">\n    <figure class=\"bbg-single-image__figure\" style=\"max-width:100%\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5000\" height=\"2613\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Top-Lobbying-Issues.png\" class=\"bbg-single-image__image attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"2025 Top Lobbying Issues\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Top-Lobbying-Issues.png 5000w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Top-Lobbying-Issues-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Top-Lobbying-Issues-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Top-Lobbying-Issues-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Top-Lobbying-Issues-1536x803.png 1536w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Top-Lobbying-Issues-2048x1070.png 2048w, https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/image\/v1\/resize?width=auto&amp;type=webp&amp;url=https:\/\/assets.bbhub.io\/bna\/sites\/20\/2025\/04\/2025-Top-Lobbying-Issues-192x100.png 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5000px) 100vw, 5000px\" \/>\n        \n            <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<p class=\"small\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Chart showing the issues that saw the largest percent increase in lobbying spend in 2025, including trade, tax, manufacturing, defense, and healthcare.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<p>Legislation on Medicare drug pricing and pharmacy benefit management transparency continues to drive advocacy spending. Firms are also working on FDA regulations affecting new pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices.<\/p>\n<h3>Technology and AI<\/h3>\n<p>AI remains a priority in Congress, with bipartisan working groups addressing ethical concerns, workforce displacement, and national security implications. Lobbyists are positioning themselves as critical advisors on how to integrate responsible AI frameworks.<\/p>\n<h3>Cryptocurrency and blockchain regulation<\/h3>\n<p>Growing scrutiny over cryptocurrency exchanges such as FTX has prompted Congress to explore comprehensive regulations in blockchain technology and digital assets. Lobbyists are focused on shaping a balance between innovation and accountability.<\/p>\n<h3>Environmental policies<\/h3>\n<p>Energy independence and climate change legislation remain hot topics. Lobbying in support of renewable energy tax credits and emerging carbon-capture technologies is crucial for securing sustainable growth in the sector.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"bbg-row-container\">\n    <section class=\"bbg-row  text--black row-padding--top-none bbg-row--full-bg-bleed\" data-anchor='row-6a0760c568f5c'>\n        \n        \n        <div\n            class=\"bbg-row--content\"\n                    >\n            \n            <div\n    class=\"bbg-column bbg-column--width-8\"\n    style=\"\"\n    >\n    <div\n\tclass=\"bb-wysiwyg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<h2>Unlock government affairs success with Bloomberg Government<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/insights\/public-affairs-strategies\/top-performing-lobbying-firms-report\/?trackingcode-cta=BGOV26117222\">top-performing lobbying firms<\/a> thrive because they possess expertise, adaptability, and a keen understanding of their clients\u2019 challenges. Whether it\u2019s navigating complex federal regulations, advocating for social policies, or influencing issues at the forefront of innovation, having the right partner is key.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/products\/public-affairs-intelligence\/\">Bloomberg Government<\/a> helps lobbying firms and corporate public affairs teams turn insight into influence. Our all-in-one platform enables you to track policy developments, connect with key decision-makers, and act with confidence in a rapidly shifting legislative landscape.<\/p>\n<p>With real-time <a href=\"https:\/\/about.bgov.com\/products\/public-affairs-intelligence\/federal-and-state-tracking\/\">legislative and regulatory tracking<\/a>, expert analysis, and powerful workflow tools, BGOV cuts through information overload \u2013 so you can focus on advancing your clients\u2019 and organization\u2019s policy priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Lobbyists and corporate government affairs professionals rely on Bloomberg Government to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Track what matters most with real-time alerts, AI-powered bill summaries, and comprehensive federal and state policy monitoring\u2014so you never miss a critical development.<\/li>\n<li>Strategize with confidence using expert news, policy analysis, and data-driven insights to anticipate changes, uncover opportunities, and align advocacy with policy 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