Founded in 1988 by Dana Reed and Cary Davidson, Reed & Davidson specializes in political, nonprofit organization, and election law. The firm represents corporations, trade associations, labor unions, governmental agencies, political consultants, lobbyists, ballot measure committees, independent expenditure committees, political action committees, candidates, and officeholders at the local, state, and federal levels by:

• Advising on federal, state, and local political and election law compliance matters with particular emphasis on the Federal Election Campaign Act and California’s Political Reform Act.
• Providing treasurer services, including preparation and filing of campaign and lobbying reports.
• Serving as litigation counsel in all state and federal trial and appellate courts and administrative proceedings.
• For nonprofit organizations, the firm provides organizational advice, tax return preparation services, and maintenance and compliance services with applicable governmental agencies. We have particular expertise in advising clients regarding participation in the political and legislative process.