The Institute for Government Affairs & Public Policy, LLC (igapp) is a leader in policy and legal development. Over the past two decades, igapp's principals have developed a highly successful practice of advocacy, education and consulting on behalf of a diverse client base. Since forming the firm in 1999, Michael Pinkerton and Steven Lindsay have concentrated in the areas of privacy, financial services, insurance, elder law and dental disciplines. An integral part of igapp's mission is providing education and consulting services such as privacy seminars and compliance consulting. Our offices in Sacramento, California are strategically aligned with the law and lobbying firm of Capitol Counsel in Washington D.C. and the California Bay Area law firm of Pohls & Humbert.