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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address2 | 9th Floor |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400561682-12
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2026 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Demelza Baer |
Date | 4/3/2026 3:27:20 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform. Opposing the DC Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025 and the DC Attorney General Appointment Reform Act.
Advocacy in support of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Civil Rights Act, a bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Advocacy for civil rights and privacy protections in the context of artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, and data integrity attacks and responses (including data privacy and security framework). Additional advocacy in support of the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, the AI Snoop Act, the Algorithmic Accountability Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation. Advocacy for greater FCC oversight. Advocacy opposing the SANDBOX Act, the Stop CSAM Act, and the Executive Order Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence." Advocacy opposing federal law enforcement surveillance, particularly surveillance technology used by the Department of Homeland Security. Advocacy against the data broker loophole within FISA 702 reauthorization.
Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act, Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act, the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression, election integrity, election security, and election subversion. Opposition to the SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, and the Make Elections Great Again Act. Advocacy with the U.S. Postal Service regarding clarity about postmarks for mail-in ballots.
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy in support of federal funding for public defenders and community safety grants in the appropriations process. Support for the Mental Health Justice Act, the Breaking the Cycle of Violence Act, the EQUAL Act, the Raise Our Youth Act, and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Opposing the DC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025 (DC CRIMES Act), the DC Policing Protection Act of 2025, Protecting Our Nations Capital Emergency Act, DC Cash Bail Reform Act, Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act (CLEAN DC Act), Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act, Clean and Managed Public Spaces (CAMPS) Act, and the DC Home Rule Improvement Act. Advocacy against racial profiling in policing and for protections and accountability mechanisms. Advocacy against the surveillance technology used by the Department of Homeland Security, and in support of guardrails for ICE enforcement, such as judicial warrants, officers identifying themselves, and not using excessive force.
Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Advocacy in support of the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025.
Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy in support of preserving access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, graduate plus loan restoration, and for student borrower protections in federal law. Advocacy in support of disparate impact. Ongoing advocacy against certain provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill that limit access to loans or financial aid for students and families. Advocacy to ensure accountability, proper oversight, and mitigation of harm to students and borrowers of color in the implementation of workforce Pell grants. Advocacy against these Executive Orders: to dismantle the Department of Education (Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities), Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth, and Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education.
Advocacy in support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and disparate impact. Advocacy in support of EEOC guidance that protects workers from harassment and against discrimination, and against the recission of Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace by the EEOC. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against the General Services Administration (GSA)s proposed revisions to pre-award certification requirements for GSAs System for Award Management (SAM). Advocacy against Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. Opposing the Dismantle DEI Act.
Advocacy in defense of nonprofits.
Advocacy against unlawful impoundments.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Education - Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), General Services Administration (GSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Demelza |
Baer |
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Marc Alexander |
Ault |
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Shatorah |
Roberson |
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Jina |
John |
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Chazz |
Robinson |
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Chanel |
Sherrod |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocacy in support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and disparate impact. Advocacy in support of EEOC guidance that protects workers from harassment and against discrimination, and against the recission of Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace by the EEOC. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against the General Services Administration (GSA)s proposed revisions to pre-award certification requirements for GSAs System for Award Management (SAM). Advocacy against Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. Opposing the Dismantle DEI Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Shatorah |
Roberson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Advocacy in support of federal funding for public defenders and community safety grants in the appropriations process. Support for the Mental Health Justice Act, the Breaking the Cycle of Violence Act, the EQUAL Act, the Raise Our Youth Act, and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Opposing the DC Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025 (DC CRIMES Act), the DC Policing Protection Act of 2025, Protecting Our Nations Capital Emergency Act, DC Cash Bail Reform Act, Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act (CLEAN DC Act), Strong Sentences for Safer D.C. Streets Act, Clean and Managed Public Spaces (CAMPS) Act, and the DC Home Rule Improvement Act. Advocacy against racial profiling in policing and for protections and accountability mechanisms. Advocacy against the surveillance technology used by the Department of Homeland Security, and in support of guardrails for ICE enforcement, such as judicial warrants, officers identifying themselves, and not using excessive force.
Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Advocacy in support of the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy in support of preserving access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, graduate plus loan restoration, and for student borrower protections in federal law. Advocacy in support of disparate impact. Ongoing advocacy against certain provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill that limit access to loans or financial aid for students and families. Advocacy to ensure accountability, proper oversight, and mitigation of harm to students and borrowers of color in the implementation of workforce Pell grants. Advocacy against these Executive Orders: to dismantle the Department of Education (Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities), Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth, and Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Education - Dept of, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Chazz |
Robinson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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