CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

2018 Lobbying Registration: Christopher Lehane for Airbnb, Inc.

Original title: CHRISTOPHER LEHANE — Registered Lobbyist, Chicago (2018) at AIRBNB, INC.

January 19, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This registration identifies the individual and firm officially authorized to influence Chicago city policy on behalf of Airbnb during the 2018 calendar year.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Airbnb, Inc.

The company is the client of the lobbyist and is officially represented in Chicago government discussions.

Chicago residents

Residents are subject to the city policies and regulations that the lobbyist seeks to influence.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 19, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document confirms the 2018 registration of Christopher Lehane as a representing Airbnb, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois.

Key Facts

Christopher Lehane was a registered lobbyist in Chicago for the year 2018.
The client represented by the lobbyist was Airbnb, Inc.
The registration contact address is listed as C/O Nielsen Merksamer, et al., San Rafael, CA, 94901.
The contact email for this registration is airbnb1@nmgovlaw.com.
The contact phone number for this registration is 415-389-6800.

Why It Matters

This registration identifies the individual and firm officially authorized to influence Chicago city policy on behalf of Airbnb during the 2018 calendar year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a registered lobbyist?

A is an individual paid to communicate with government officials to influence legislative or administrative actions.

Does this document show how much money was spent on lobbying?

No, this document only confirms the registration of the and their client for the 2018 year.

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Lobbying Activity

CHRISTOPHER LEHANE

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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External Legal Representation

The lobbyist uses a California-based law firm (Nielsen Merksamer) to manage their Chicago lobbying registration, indicating the use of specialized external counsel for compliance.

Nielsen Merksamer, et al.Airbnb, Inc.