Introduction

Since 1979 Capitol Strategies Group (CSG) has set the standard for professional counsel in California government relations, contract procurement, and association management. Representing a broad client base before the legislature, regulatory agencies, and the executive branch requires that the CSG team understand complex statewide developments and provide context for effective action on behalf of each client. Additionally, we leverage our team's long-term experience in local and statewide campaigns to provide strategic recommendations and political advice. Our firm represents clients before the Governor, his administration, each constitutional officer, the state legislature, and almost every California state agency.

Firm Specialties:
CSG's services include state contract procurement, bureaucratic problem solving, and a full suite of legislative advocacy activities. Our services are tailored to meet a client's specific needs and range from monitoring, research, and consultation to direct and indirect lobbying. CSG also manages multiple trade associations and this work frequently requires the organization of large meetings and legislative visits.

Clients

1) ABBOTT LABORATORIES

2) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LIFE INSURERS

3) BORING COMPANY; THE

4) CALIFORNIA BEER AND BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS

5) CALIFORNIA COMMERCE CLUB

6) CALIFORNIA DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION

7) CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION/CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS

8) CGI TECHNOLOGIES AND SOLUTIONS, INC.

9) EQUITABLE FINANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

10) GENERAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING

11) INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC.

12) KEENAN AND ASSOCIATES

13) LUXOTTICA OF AMERICA INC.

14) NETJETS INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

15) PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA

16) SEMPRA AND ITS AFFILIATES: SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY

17) SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. (SPACEX)

18) T-MOBILE USA, INC.

19) UNITED HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

20) UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC

21) VEALE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING

22) WASTE CONNECTIONS US, INC.

23) WESTERN FREEDOM ENERGY ACTION

Biography

MEGHAN LOPER serves as Vice President and has been helping shape State policy for more than decade. She joined CSG with extensive government affairs experience advocating for private businesses and working with elected officials. Ms. Loper has a unique ability to identify policy opportunities, develop effective advocacy strategies and achieve success by utilizing her bipartisan network with key decision-makers.

Prior to joining CSG, Ms. Loper served as Public Policy Director for Majestic Realty Co., one of the nation's largest privately held, family-owned real estate development firms. With Majestic properties playing a critical role in the supply chain, Ms. Loper served on several regional goods movement committees and stakeholder agency advisory groups. She gained extensive experience on transportation issues by serving as the lead staffer for a member of the California Transportation Commission. Ms. Loper was also the Program Director for the Majestic Realty Foundation, collaborating with nonprofits on programs related to health, education, and violence prevention. She advised the Foundation's board of directors and regional planning teams. She developed the curriculum for its flagship program, the Los Angeles Youth Leadership Council.

Ms. Loper was selected for the prestigious Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs in Los Angeles. Coro is a graduate-level leadership training program that provides experience in the public affairs arena.

Ms. Loper received her MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. A two-time Trojan grad, she also graduated Cum Laude with departmental honors and holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy and Management from the University of Southern California. She serves on Leadership Council for the Sol Price School of Public Policy at USC."

Last Updated: April 24, 2024