Wisdom. Energy. Impact.
Influence isn’t won by volume. It’s won by strategy.
We know this landscape because we helped shape it —
combining institutional experience with the talent to drive results.
Meet Our Team
Peter Kellison
Managing Partner
Peter Kellison is the driving force of Clear Advocacy. For over 30 years, he has bridged the gap between technical policy and high-stakes politics, serving as a leading advocate for Fortune 100 companies and California’s healthcare and business sector.
Peter pairs institutional knowledge with a work ethic that outpaces the news cycle. He is known for anticipating political friction before it happens and driving momentum when it matters most. His style is simple: Think clearly. Move fast. Deliver results.
Debbie Daly
Partner
Debbie Daly is the firm’s tactical anchor. With deep roots in Orange County and a sharp command of policy, she connects local realities to state solutions. Debbie has spent three decades mastering the art of the possible, representing everyone from tech innovators to the John Wayne Family.
She is a master strategist who understands that state leaders often rise from local offices. Debbie’s approach is surgical and relentless. She cuts through the noise of the Capitol, bringing a focused intensity that turns complex client goals into legislative realities.
The Honorable Tom Daly
Senior Strategic Advisor
Tom Daly brings a lifetime of public leadership to Clear Advocacy. A former California Assemblymember, Mayor of Anaheim, and County Clerk-Recorder, Tom offers the long view in a town often distracted by the moment. Tom does not lobby. He navigates.
Clients turn to him for high-level perspective—not just who makes the decision, but how the decision is truly made. His counsel is grounded in decades of governing, chairing major legislative committees, and revitalizing cities.
Services
Led by Tom Daly | Executive-level advising on political feasibility and long-term roadmapping. We help you see the board before the pieces move.
Strategic Counsel
Led by Peter Kellison & Debbie Daly | Legislative negotiation, budget advocacy, and regulatory intervention. We are in the room where it happens, translating business goals into policy wins.
Direct Advocacy
When the stakes are highest, we manage the message and the maneuver. We build coalitions, shape narratives, and protect your license to operate.
Crisis Resolution
Our Difference
Experience Is Our Edge.
In a landscape defined by turnover, we offer continuity. Our partners bring a combined depth of political leadership few firms can match. We use that experience to look forward, not backward.
No Layers | You hire the partners, you get the partners.
Integrated Power | We blend the high-level foresight of a statesman with the aggressive execution of top-tier advocates.
Vitality | Grounded in Experience. Focused on what’s ahead.
Contact
The logistical heart of Clear Advocacy. Tammy ensures that while the partners navigate the Capitol, the client experience remains seamless and responsive.
Tammy Apple
Director of Administration
Clarity in a Complex World.
Let’s discuss your goals.