Private company

CLS Strategies

US-based lobbying and public relations firm

CLS Strategies, formerly known as Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter and Associates, is a lobbying and public relations firm based in Washington, DC. Established in 1993 by Robert Chlopak, Charlie Leonard, and Peter Schechter, the firm has a diverse client portfolio, representing entities ranging from Fortune 500 companies like Oracle Corp. and Verizon Communications, to various foreign governments such as Brazil, Colombia, and Nicaragua.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

CLS Strategies, formerly known as Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter and Associates, is a lobbying and public relations firm based in Washington, DC. Established in 1993 by Robert Chlopak, Charlie Leonard, and Peter Schechter, the firm has a diverse client portfolio, representing entities ranging from Fortune 500 companies like Oracle Corp. and Verizon Communications, to various foreign governments such as Brazil, Colombia, and Nicaragua.2

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