The Joint Commission on Public Ethics released its 2014 mid-year annual report and ranked Manatt number 6 among the top ten lobbying firms in the State of New York. The report is based on total compensation and expenses from January through June 2014. The most recent figures come from data submitted to the Joint Commission by lobbyists, their clients and public corporations covering lobbying activities.
Manatt is one of the few law firms in the country with an extensive state and local government practice dedicated to advocating clients' positions. The New York State Government Practice helps clients navigate through the legislative, political and regulatory landscape that is New York government to achieve their business and policy objectives. The group represents clients in healthcare and human services; pharmaceutical and biomedical research; real estate and construction; higher education and educational broadcasting; economic development, including job training business improvement districts and affordable housing providers; traditional and renewable energy; transportation; technology; insurance; trade association and not-for-profit sectors.