Political Law
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
Contact number
202 662 6000Chambers Review
Covington & Burling LLP's bipartisan political law practice is renowned for its strong capabilities in counseling corporations, financial institutions, tax-exempt organizations and political action committees. The group has substantial expertise, which includes campaign finance, pay-to-play rules, government ethics and lobbying disclosure. The team also has extensive experience representing participants in sensitive congressional investigations.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling LLP advised the 'Biden for President' campaign committee on their 2023 re-election launch.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Covington is a great team to work with who can easily handle anything we throw at them."
"They provide the highest quality of support and guidance on multifaceted issues. I know I can rely on them to be there when we need them."
"Covington's attorneys expertly guide us through regulatory compliance issues. They are extremely knowledgeable and are very responsive to our requests."
"Covington is a great team to work with who can easily handle anything we throw at them."
"They provide the highest quality of support and guidance on multifaceted issues. I know I can rely on them to be there when we need them."
"Covington's attorneys expertly guide us through regulatory compliance issues. They are extremely knowledgeable and are very responsive to our requests."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Kelner chairs the firm's election and political law practice group. He is held in high esteem for his vast experience in the field. He is adept at handling congressional investigations and cybersecurity matters, as well as offering political law compliance advice.
"He is a levelheaded adviser."
Robert Lenhard is a highly regarded political law partner at Covington & Burling with previous experience as former chair of the FEC. He is regularly engaged by significant corporate clients to advise on political compliance, lobbying and pay-to-play rules.
"You get seasoned advice from the likes of Robert."
Zachary Parks has a broad range of expertise which encompasses election rules, lobbying disclosure, FARA and pay-to-play. He frequently provides advice on political law due diligence in the context of M&A deals.
"Zack can be relied upon for his expertise in the area of political contributions."
"He is always available and willing to explain where we don't understand. He delivers on time and is a pleasure to work with."
"We work extensively with Zack on political law questions and find his knowledge, experience and commercial approach to real-world challenges to be top class."
Andrew Garrahan has a growing political law practice providing regulatory advice for corporate and individual clients.
"Andrew is very good at understanding complex regulatory issues while maintaining his creative thinking."
"He is extremely knowledgeable about regulatory compliance issues and has been very responsive to our requests."
"We are pleased with Andrew's support and thoughtful advice, which is practically-minded in terms of managing risk."
Ranked Lawyers at
Covington & Burling LLP
USA - Nationwide