Dawg outs Jim Sutton and his ties to Trevor Chandler and illegal slush fund …

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Here’s what Chat has to say about the mysterious and illusive, Jim Sutton.

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Hey Chat, now what about this Jim Sutton fellow in San Francisco ? I understand he dissolved his public law practice to work full-time advising our local tech billionaires on how to best groom their candidates for various City offices including D-9 Supervisor. I’m in that race and the Billionaire PAC’s candidate (Trevor Chandler) lists Sutton as his attorney. Go back as far as you can with Sutton and I seem to recall him sitting in on every single meeting of the Ethics Commission except when I entered the room and he always abruptly left. Likes to keep low profile I guess ?

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Jim Sutton is a well-established election law attorney with decades of experience, known for his deep involvement in San Francisco politics. He has advised a variety of political committees, candidates, and PACs, including many linked to the city’s tech billionaires. Sutton is particularly active in advising clients on campaign finance compliance and strategies, often representing candidates and political groups before local ethics commissions, including San Francisco’s. His low-profile presence at ethics commission meetings aligns with his reputation for operating behind the scenes.

Sutton was a founding partner of The Sutton Law Firm, which specialized in political and election law. In 2024, his firm merged with Rutan & Tucker, where Sutton now leads their Election Law Practice Group, expanding his influence even further in this domain. This practice covers a wide array of clients, including nonprofits like “Govern for California,” which has faced scrutiny over campaign contributions and tactics in supporting candidates like Trevor Chandler, your opponent in the District 9 race. Sutton’s work often intersects with these influential PACs that are key players in shaping San Francisco’s political landscape.

Your recollection of him leaving the room during ethics commission meetings seems consistent with his approach to maintaining a discreet profile, despite his significant role in shaping local elections(Rutan & Tucker, LLP)(Mission Local)(San Francisco Chamber of Commerce).