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Akin

Political Law

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To learn more about Akin's Government: Political Law capabilities, please visit the Lobbying & Public Policy page under the Services section at www.akingump.com.

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Political Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Akin's political law group is recognized for its ability to advise clients across the political spectrum on federal and state pay-to-play, campaign finance and lobbying laws. The firm is able to draw upon its strength in government relations and lobbying to service corporate and tax-exempt organizations as well as private individuals.

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Strengths

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  • Akin knows our company and our needs well. The team is made up of experts in the space.

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  • We have worked with Akin on complicated matters that require in-depth understanding of complex rules and regulations. The team makes it seem easy.

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  • Given the sensitivity of this work, Akin does an excellent job of being responsive, detail-oriented and proactive.

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  • Akin has deep subject matter expertise within our industry and is able to connect the dots easily between political compliance issues and the way that they are important to our industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kenneth A Gross
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    Kenneth A Gross

    Kenneth Gross is a highly revered senior counsel and consultant at Akin. He has vast experience advising clients on campaign finance, lobbying and political compliance matters.

    • Kenneth Gross is a very smart attorney.

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  • Melissa Laurenza
    Melissa Laurenza

    Melissa Laurenza

    Akin's Melissa Laurenza is regularly sought out by clients, including large corporations and hedge funds, to advise on a wide range of matters, including campaign finance and lobbying regulations. She is also noted for her experience handling FARA-related issues.

    • Regulations can be tricky to keep track of, but Melissa always has her finger on the pulse.

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    • Melissa is an excellent attorney. She provides guidance that we are able to operationalize in a practical way and oversees a great team.

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    • Melissa is able to make sense of any rule and provides wise counsel to clients. She can give you an answer off the top of her head.

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