Political Law
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
Contact number
202 344 4000About
Provided by Venable LLP
We make participating in the government as simple as possible. We strive to give clients comfort in knowing they are complying with election and lobbying laws, while doing an effective job of making their views and needs known to legislators and agency decision makers.
You want to be involved in the political process—or maybe you already are—by lobbying, making political contributions, issuing endorsements, generating grass-roots communications, or influencing the nomination process for yourself or someone else. Whether you are planning a charitable event with a member of Congress; starting a political action committee (PAC), advocacy group, or coalition; taking a staffer to lunch; or making a campaign contribution; there are many rules that restrict what you can do, how you can do it, and how you can pay for it.
We help clients navigate this minefield to accomplish their goals at the federal, state, and local levels. When it comes to designing lobbying and electoral strategy, Venable will work with you to make sure the options you choose won't land you in trouble—or even in the press.
Chambers Review
Venable LLP offers a broad political law practice catering to corporations, trade associations, political action committees and individuals, among others. The practice provides expertise in a wide array of issues, including lobbying disclosure, campaign finance, ethics and the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The lawyers are capable of assisting clients with political law issues at the state and federal levels.
Notable Practitioners
Ronald Jacobs represents a variety of clients, including elected officials, trade associations and multinational companies, in campaign finance and FEC compliance matters.
Lawrence Norton advises political candidates as well as businesses and advocacy groups on the full range of political law issues, including campaign finance, lobbying disclosure and pay-to-play rules. He frequently represents clients in FEC and congressional ethics investigations.