Sara Franko
🏛️ Revolving DoorFormer Government Position:
Legislative Director/Admin. Asst., Rep. Ted Strickland (D-OH); Admin. Asst., Rep. Gerald Kleczka; Legislative Director/Legislative Asst., Rep. Dennis Eckart.
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AI Overview
Sara Franko has appeared in 364 federal lobbying filings at Capitol Counsel LLC, representing 11 clients. As a former government official, they bring insider expertise to their lobbying work — part of Washington's "revolving door." Active across 11 policy areas.
364
Total Filings
1
Firms
11
Clients
11
Issue Areas
Issue Areas
Filing History
| Year | Filings | Clients |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 40 | 8 |
| 2019 | 29 | 8 |
| 2020 | 43 | 8 |
| 2021 | 47 | 9 |
| 2022 | 63 | 10 |
| 2023 | 70 | 8 |
| 2024 | 72 | 8 |
Firms
Capitol Counsel LLC364 filings
Top Clients
American Academy of Ophthalmology49 filings
Genentech48 filings
Healthcare Leadership Council46 filings
Food Fix Campaign Action, INC.44 filings
Merck & Company, INC.33 filings
California Dental Association33 filings
American Academy of Dermatology28 filings
Varian Medical Systems19 filings
Austin Air Systems, Limited5 filings
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Data Sources: Senate LDA Filings
Last updated: February 2026
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