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Provided by Charles Spies
Political Law, Government & Public Affairs, Tax Exempt Organizations.
Charlie is the leader of Dickinson Wright's Political Law practice. Named by Politico magazine in 2015 as a “visionary transforming American politics,” Charlie counsels a broad range of corporations, organizations, and candidates confronting challenges and opportunities at the intersection of political and issue campaigns, government ethics and investigations, law and public policy. Charlie has successfully litigated high profile First Amendment and election law issues nationally and serves as counsel to multiple officeholders, super PACs, trade associations, corporations and organizations. He is currently outside counsel to the Republican Attorneys General Association and has previously served as Election Law Counsel for the RNC, CFO and Counsel for Mitt Romney’s 2008 Presidential campaign, and General Counsel and CFO for the Republican Governors Association. Charlie previously served as legal and policy advisor to FEC Chairman Darryl R. Wold.
Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service, Board Member;
Board of Governors, Republican National Lawyers Association
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D.
University of Michigan
B.A.
Legislative & Governmental Affairs
Washington D.C. Super Lawyers®
“Top Lawyer”
Washingtonian Magazine
The Politico 50, List of “Thinkers, Doers and Visionaries Transforming American Politics”
Politico
"Top Lobbyist"
The Hill
2023 Republican Lawyer of the Year
Republican National Lawyers Association
2023
Government Relations
Best Lawyers in America®
2024
Provided by Chambers
Charles Spies of Dickinson Wright PLLC offers a wealth of experience in a broad array of political law matters. He continues to be a popular choice for political candidates, super PACs and other individuals seeking compliance advice.
Provided by Chambers
"Charles is a terrific lawyer, particularly fantastic with super PACs."
"He is super smart with a lot of political acumen."
"Charlie is an excellent attorney. He is quick to respond and a great source in political law for creative solutions within the bounds of the law. He is known for helping clients get as close to 'yes' as possible in a legally compliant manner."
"Charles is a terrific lawyer, particularly fantastic with super PACs."
"He is super smart with a lot of political acumen."
"Charlie is an excellent attorney. He is quick to respond and a great source in political law for creative solutions within the bounds of the law. He is known for helping clients get as close to 'yes' as possible in a legally compliant manner."
