High-Impact, Bipartisan Strategists

Strategic Consulting | Government Relations | Crisis Management, Political Intelligence, Threat Analysis, and Risk Management | Public Policy

The Klein/Johnson Group is a bipartisan lobbying and public policy firm located in Washington, DC. Co-founders Matt Johnson and Israel "Izzy" Klein are top strategists and respected advocates on behalf of a wide-range of clients on Capitol Hill, in the executive branch, across official Washington, and beyond.

They are high-impact, versatile, trusted advisers who construct bipartisan gameplans for any public policy challenge and achieve results.

The current times are turbulent—constant breaking news, frenzied legislative action, fast-moving regulatory activity, and unprecedented political uncertainty. The Klein/Johnson Group maintains a level-headed disposition and offers clear-eyed, creative, and comprehensive strategies. They help organizations and their leaders tune out the noise and focus on what’s truly important to their bottom lines.  

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  • The Klein/Johnson Group is a lobbying dream team for Oracle... They are among the best bipartisan strategists and political minds inside the Beltway.

    — Ken Glueck, EVP, Oracle

  • The Klein/Johnson Group is best in class. They're more than door openers for Samsara, they're critical bipartisan partners in not only navigating a constantly changing Washington, but getting stuff done.

    — Eric Danko, Head of Global Public Policy, Samsara

  • The Klein/Johnson Group has been the perfect complement to our internal team at ACI-NA to expand our political, strategic, and policy reach on Capitol Hill and beyond. They continually deliver results for our association, our members, and our industry.

    — Annie Russo, Chief Political and Government Affairs Officer, Airports Council International - North American

  • Klein is the ‘Message Maestro’ Lobbyist

    — Congressional Quartely

  • KJG is who you want to be in the trenches with. They're incredible strategic partners with deep insight, bipartisan relationships, and vision that couldn't be more essential right now.

    — Eric Danko, Head of Global Public Policy, Samsara

  • Matt’s ... ties to Cornyn and Republican leaders in the Senate Judiciary Committee . . . [provide] an edge in influencing policies in the incoming Republican Congress.

    — The Washington Post

  • I thought all lobbyists were the same when Civitas Capital began its efforts in DC. But after I started working with Matt three years ago, I discovered that he sets a much higher standard for how lobbyists operate.

    — Daniel J. Healy, CEO, CIVITAS Capital Group

  • If you want a bipartisan team that can not only open doors and get you into the right rooms, but be your day-to-day strategic partner in navigating a constantly changing Washington, this is it.

    — Eric Danko, Head of Global Public Policy, Samsara

  • Klein/Johnson is a proven team. Their strong bipartisan relationships and strategic expertise make them an invaluable partner in Washington.

    — Drew Fossum, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Tenaska

  • Izzy and Matt and the entire KJG team are exceptional partners who navigate complex policy environments with skill and balance. They don’t just identify challenges—they help solve them, while building meaningful relationships that drive real outcomes.

    — Nick Radziul, Executive Vice President, Hearst Television