# PROOFPOINT, INC. hires AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD (Science/Technology)

**Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Client | PROOFPOINT, INC. |
| Client description | Cybersecurity firm focused on threat intelligence, data security, and email protection. |
| Client state | CA |
| Lobbying firm | AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD |
| Firm state | DC |
| Issue areas | Science/Technology |
| Specific matters disclosed | Issues related to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity policy. |
| Registered | 2026-10-06 |

## Why this score


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From public Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations (lda.gov) and Colorado, New York City and City of Chicago lobbying disclosures. Organization level only: we never list lobbyist, CEO or contact names, and clients whose name reads as a person are left out. Chicago amounts are lobbyist compensation reported for the quarter, summed by client. A registration reports intent to lobby; it is not evidence of wrongdoing.