Political Law

Caleb Burns maintains a wide-ranging practice which includes advising corporations, nonprofit organizations and PACs on issues relating to the Foreign Agents Registration Act and FEC regulations.

"Caleb is not only incisive, he is prompt to an impressive degree and so sharp on the law."

"In a word, he is exceptional. Caleb is able to quickly distill issues to their essence, is a true expert as well as being creative and pragmatic to consistently provide reliable and ethical advice."

"Caleb has a strong grasp of the political and commercial implications of legal issues. He is an effective lawyer, especially with respect to advising on compliance."

Carol Laham has a tremendous depth of knowledge in the field and is recognized for her expertise in campaign finance law. She is also called upon by clients to advise on political compliance as well as representing them before the FEC.

"Carol is an excellent lawyer who provides great counsel which helps us work more effectively."

"She has an expert knowledge base and terrific communication skills."

"Carol is direct, clear and not afraid to cut through the noise to get to the heart of what's going on. She has very strong judgment and wisdom."

Michael Toner leads the election law and government ethics team at Wiley. He is a recognized expert for his work in the FEC space. He routinely represents PACs, nonprofit groups and political candidates, as well as large corporations.

"Michael provides excellent advice on compliance matters. I rely on his expertise and diligence to keep us compliant in areas where a lack of attention can cause real damage."

"Michael is a preeminent lawyer. He is unparalleled in knowledge, expertise and wisdom. You are getting the best of the best from Michael."

"Michael is a true thought leader."

Brandis Zehr has established an impressive political law practice and offers notable experience in a broad range of issues, including matters relating to campaign finance, lobbying and representing clients before the FEC.

"She is extremely knowledgeable, with prior experience on campaign finance in particular. She is creative in finding solutions, enabling us to be more effective."

"She is responsive, reliable and does a fantastic job providing detailed but clear legal analysis with recommendations that are pragmatic and reflect a sophisticated understanding of risk."

"Brandis provides excellent support and actionable guidance."

Mark Renaud handles the full range of election law issues including federal, state and local pay-to-play laws, lobbying rules and the development of internal compliance programs.

"Mark is practical, always reachable and willing to answer plainly, which allows us to move forward. He gets to know us, our preferences and policies, meaning he tailors his advice to us."

"Mark is phenomenal. He works with us to find solutions that adhere to both the letter and the spirit of the law as well as our established policies and procedures."

"It's hard to surprise Mark as he has handled it all before. He is extremely knowledgeable with great experience."

Robert Walker provides counsel to clients in connection with congressional and government ethics rules, drawing upon his experience as a former chief counsel and staff director of the Senate and House ethics committees.

"Robert is the guru you want for any thorny or nuanced issue."

"He is uniquely situated in relation to his government and private practice experience to be a very valuable contact regarding difficult issues."

Stephen Obermeier possesses notable litigation expertise, representing clients in disputes involving campaign finance and voting rights. He acts for party committees and individuals on political law matters.

"Stephen has elite litigation credentials while also caring about the matters we take to him."

"He presents effective strategies with fantastic courtroom experience. He is great at helping us understand complex legal matters."

"Stephen is incredibly knowledgeable and quick on his feet. He takes the time to understand our business and our pressure points as well as making sure we completely understand the pros and cons of moving forward."