Washington DC operates on relationships, timing, and inside knowledge. We represent clients before DC government agencies, the DC Council, and relevant federal bodies — helping businesses navigate regulatory environments, build government relationships, and influence policy outcomes that affect their operations. Whether you need an advocate in a specific proceeding or ongoing intelligence about the DC government landscape, we bring the access and credibility that comes from operating at the intersection of DC's civic and business communities. 

International companies entering the US market regularly underestimate its complexity and its opportunity. We help guide foreign businesses through US market entry: entity formation, regulatory compliance, government relationships, business development, and the unwritten rules that determine whether a company establishes itself quickly or spends years finding its footing. We have deep roots in the international business community and its related ecosystem, and can help support your business interests in the US, even when you're not in the US. 

Entering a new market means navigating government relationships, regulatory requirements, and securing a network of service providers you haven't built yet. CSA handles the first two and connects you to the third. We bring the relationships, the market intelligence, and a trusted network of US service providers - everything from legal, financial, payroll, HR, insurance, and beyond. We know what you need to do and who you need to talk to so that you never feel like you're starting from scratch.