Overview

Randy Pollack specializes in developing and directing government and regulatory affairs strategies through lobbying, political grassroots, public relations efforts and organizing industry coalitions. He regularly represents businesses and trade associations before the California Legislature, the executive branch and state agencies.

Randy has served as the lead lobbyist on issues involving chemical policy, dietary supplements, consumer packaging, cosmetics, privacy, financial, education and agricultural issues. Additionally, he has extensive knowledge in working with the California Department of Food & Agriculture, Cal-EPA, Department of Health Services, Consumer Services Agency and various other agencies to resolve issues on behalf of his clients. In a November 2009 survey, California Legislators voted Randy as the “Most Underrated Lobbyist” working at the Capitol—a testament to the effective and pragmatic approach he employs on behalf of his clients.

Before joining White Brenner LLP, Randy established his own company focusing on legislative and regulatory affairs. Prior to that, Randy was a shareholder of a national law firm where he directed legislative and regulatory strategies for Fortune 500 companies and trade associations. Randy’s 25 years of government experience include serving as Chief Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary to former Governor George Deukmejian, where he counseled the Governor and senior staff on a variety of legal, public policy and legislative issues. As Chief Consultant to the Assembly of Agriculture Committee, he oversaw issues affecting California’s $20 billion agricultural industry. In addition, Randy served as legal advisor to the California Public Employment Relations Board.

Randy Pollack is a registered California lobbyist and a member of the California and New York Bars. He received his J.D. from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and his B.A. degree from the State University of New York, Buffalo. As an attorney and lobbyist, Randy is an AV® Peer Review Rated lawyer, the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards. Although Randy is happily tied to the Capitol and Sacramento, and enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf in the nice weather, he still holds out hope that the Buffalo Bills will win a Super Bowl sometime in his lifetime.

If not a lawyer… growing up in a retail family, I would be operating a store in a small town.