David Gellman

🏛️ Revolving Door

Former Government Positions:

Rep. Deutch (02/14-02/15) Rep. Grijalava (02/15-05/17)

Rep. Deutch: 2/14 - 2/15 Rep. Grijalva: 2/15 - 5/17

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AI Overview

David Gellman has appeared in 1,429 federal lobbying filings at Covino Smith & Simon, INC. (Formerly Simon and Company, INC.), representing 26 clients. As a former government official, they bring insider expertise to their lobbying work — part of Washington's "revolving door." Active across 45 policy areas.

1,429
Total Filings
1
Firms
26
Clients
45
Issue Areas

Issue Areas

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Filing History

YearFilingsClients
201933319
202043321
202116120
202215221
202311919
202410720
202512422

Firms

Covino Smith & Simon, INC. (Formerly Simon and Company, INC.)1429 filings

Top Clients

Tacoma Washington143 filings
Madison Wi135 filings
Salt Lake City Ut127 filings
Fresno, Ca107 filings
Louisville, Kentucky95 filings
San Leandro Ca87 filings
San Joaquin Valley Regional Planning Agencies Policy Council62 filings
Salt Lake County60 filings
Pierce Transit58 filings
City of Lincoln, Nebraska53 filings
Rancho Cordova Ca51 filings
Stanislaus Council of Government51 filings
Carmel in47 filings
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (Shra)46 filings
Alameda Co Transp Commission(formely Alameda County Transportation Improvement44 filings
Newark Ca41 filings
Tacoma Public Schools39 filings
Parks Tacoma (FKA Metro Parks Tacoma)37 filings
Access Services Incorporated33 filings
Washington State Transit Association33 filings

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Last updated: February 2026

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