John Doherty, Veteran Lobbyist and Former Association President, joins KP Public Affairs
KP Public Affairs, a top lobbying and public relations firm in California, announced that KP and its parent company Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) acquired the Doherty Law Group. The acquisition will include John Doherty joining KP Public Affairs along with the addition of several new clients.
“The addition of John Doherty to the KP Team will provide KP Public Affairs with an experienced lobbying and political strategist with a deep understanding of the California legislative, political, and regulatory environment,” said Michael Burns, Managing Partner of KP. “John will join a talented group of professionals at KP involved in major California issues such as health care, privacy, artificial intelligence, energy, finance, insurance, emergency services, land use, and water.”
John has owned and operated the Doherty Law Group, a California-based government affairs and policy advocacy firm, for five years. Prior to opening his own firm, John served as CEO for the Civil Justice Association of California, General Counsel and VP of State Government Affairs for TechNet, and Chief of Staff for Majority Leader Alberto Torrico. In addition to the clients that John currently represents, he will be working with a variety of other KP clients.
“I’m delighted to be joining KP Public Affairs and look forward to contributing to the firm’s growth in the years ahead,” said John. “KP has a great team of experienced professionals and next-generation leaders that will continue to provide the highest level of advanced political services.”
About KP Public Affairs
KP Public Affairs’ multidimensional expertise spans across four service offerings, public affairs, legislative advocacy, regulatory consulting, and public relations, to assist our clients in navigating the complexities of California government. In 2022, KP Public Affairs became part of the Public Policy Holding Company, which is comprised of Crossroads Strategies, Forbes Tate Partners, Seven Letter, O'Neill and Associates, Alpine Group Partners, MultiState Associates and Concordant Advisory.