William Minor
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Political Law
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Band 2
About
Provided by William Minor
Career
William Minor leads the firm's political law practice, which advises clients on the intersection of law, advocacy, and political activity. The practice represents corporations, associations, non-profits and others in high-profile government investigations and enforcement matters.
For more than 25 years, William has counselled clients on matters of political and legal risk; particularly federal, state, and international lobbying laws, campaign finance regulations, and government ethics rules. To these representations, he brings a deep understanding of both the legal requirements as well as the practical needs and objectives of those involved in government advocacy and political activity.
William regularly represents clients in enforcement matters before the Department of Justice, the Federal Election Commission, and the congressional ethics committees. He has also represented clients in formal and informal congressional investigations. He works closely with corporate and non-profit clients to develop and implement effective compliance strategies for lobbying, advocacy, and political activity.
William currently serves as Managing Partner of the Washington, DC office and manages the firm's own PAC and political law compliance efforts, working closely with the firm's Office of General Counsel.
Chambers Review
USA
William Minor of DLA Piper LLP has a wide-ranging political practice which involves representing corporations, trade associations and individuals in matters relating to FARA and campaign finance laws.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"William is very strong at providing the commercial and legal context of any given matter, communicating concepts clearly."
"William has a deep understanding of relevant laws and is always available with timely and sophisticated advice in a constantly changing regulatory landscape."
"He does a very good job of understanding us and our position and figuring out a strategy meaning we are compliant with the law. He is a great resource to have."
"William is very strong at providing the commercial and legal context of any given matter, communicating concepts clearly."
"William has a deep understanding of relevant laws and is always available with timely and sophisticated advice in a constantly changing regulatory landscape."
"He does a very good job of understanding us and our position and figuring out a strategy meaning we are compliant with the law. He is a great resource to have."