A bipartisan, DC-based lobbying & government relations firm.
Fulcrum Public Affairs is a full-service bipartisan federal and state lobbying, government relations, and public affairs firm. We represent Fortune 100 companies, innovative start-ups, and mission-driven nonprofits with the access, strategy, and senior attention they deserve.
Reach into every sphere of influence
At Fulcrum, we leverage our wide-ranging backgrounds to give clients reach into all spheres of influence — from Congress and the Administration to state and local policymakers to think tanks and advocacy groups. Our dynamic team's campaign-style approach yields innovative strategies that give our clients a seat at the table.
Federal Lobbying
Strategic planning, legislative monitoring, hearing analysis, and advocacy fly-ins — with direct relationships across Congress and the Administration.
Strategic Advice, Positioning, and Counsel
Salon dinners, speaking opportunities, and Congressional briefings that position C-suite leaders as thought leaders in the Washington policy arena.
State and Local Advocacy
Strategic planning, legislative monitoring, and thought leadership with governors, mayors, and state legislatures nationwide.
Coalition Building & Management
Stakeholder identification, coalition building, and brand positioning across center-left and center-right organizations.
Small firm service. Big firm capabilities.
Deep, well-connected Hill and private-sector experience, paired with a creative and agile team — the differentiator against large, impersonal firms.
Bipartisan
Built to work across party lines from day one. Relationships on both sides of the aisle, at every level of government.
Campaign-style
We don't just schedule meetings. We build multi-channel advocacy strategies the same way a winning campaign builds a ground game.
Senior-led
Every engagement is led by senior team members. No hand-offs to junior staff — clients get direct senior attention, not a phone call from an associate.
We work where policy moves
From healthcare and financial services to education and defense, Fulcrum brings genuine sector expertise to every engagement.
From Washington to Annapolis
Fulcrum's advocacy doesn't stop at the District line.
Fulcrum recently launched its Maryland lobbying practice, built on senior relationships across the Governor’s office, the General Assembly, and the Maryland Democratic Party — spanning the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, and Attorney General to key committee leadership. Beyond Maryland, we walk the Hall of States alongside the halls of Congress, working closely with organizations like the National Governors Association, the National Association of Attorneys General, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors to help clients build coalitions and win on everything from legislation to regulatory relief.
A team built at the intersection of policy, politics & advocacy
Our strategists have held senior-level positions in Congress and presidential administrations. As a 100% Black & Latino-owned firm, we're also one of DC's more diverse and energetic lobbying teams — and we think that shows in the work and the results.
Oscar Ramirez
Democratic strategist with 20+ years on the Hill, national campaigns, and the Obama Administration.
Dana Thompson
Nearly 20 years in federal & state government; former chief of staff to Rep. Maxine Waters.
Sasha Hernandez
Former Senior Policy Advisor to Rep. Suzan DelBene; tech, telecom & privacy.
Miya Patel
Former judiciary counsel to Rep. Joe Neguse; antitrust, banking & tech.
The most prominent names — and rising ones
Fulcrum offers small firm service with big firm capabilities. We work with some of the most prominent names in the tech, financial services and health care industries, along with leading nonprofits.
Stay ahead of Hill developments
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Whether you're navigating a regulatory challenge or building support for a legislative priority, Fulcrum is the DC lobbying firm that gets it done.