Raben Group is working for Islamic Relief Worldwide, the UK-based Muslim charity, to educate Washington about its programming.
Israel has banned IRW, accusing it of funneling cash to Hamas, charges rejected by the organization.
Founded in Birmingham 30 years ago, IRW operates in more than 40 countries including Pakistan, Albania, Syria, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Indonesia, Gaza/West Bank, China, India and Bosnia.
The UK government's international development arm budgeted about $4M for IRW in 2014.
Robert Raben, counsel to former Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Barney Frank and assistant attorney general, spearheads his firm's IRW work.
Karen Marangi, one-time aide to Sen. Pat Leahy (D-VT) and his former colleague Alan Cranston (D-CA); Joe Onek (senior counsel to ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi), and Alexandria Walden (Center for American Progress alum) assist Raben.
Missy Edwards Strategies represents Shein Technology Group, the Los Angeles arm of the embattled Singapore-based “instant fashion” retailer.
Carlsbad, a north San Diego County city of 115K people, is looking for a firm to provide government relations and Sacramento lobbying services.
Gordon Sondland, who was US ambassador to the European Union under Donald Trump, has registered as a representative of Ukraine’s cabinet and ministers.
The Daschle Group is representing Santa Monica-based Stand with Hong Kong Action, an advocacy group that fights to end Chinese repression in Hong Kong.
McKinsey & Co. has reached out to Republican shop Harbinger Strategies to educate policymakers about the activities of the embattled management consultancy.
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