Department profile
Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Political Law

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Rankings

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Political Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Perkins Coie LLP has a strong track record in partisan political law matters, including counseling Democratic campaigns and party institutions. The firm continues to provide campaign finance and ethics compliance advice to corporations, nonprofit organizations and political action committees.

Work Highlights

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  • Perkins Coie LLP advised the Democratic National Committee and the Arizona Democratic Party in a string of challenges to voter rights and election procedure.

Strengths

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  • Perkins Coie is a force in political law. The team manages to be nimble, responsive and collegial, never shunting aside the concerns of clients.

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  • The firm brings in the best litigators and can work to an excellent standard.

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  • The team has a gift for writing a brief that can be understood by someone not in the legal sphere.

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  • Perkins Coie has experts in every area it covers with a depth of knowledge that is only acquired from years of experience.

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  • The team's work is excellent, and the results are always first-class. Its attorneys have good judgment and understand the intersection between law and politics.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Brian Svoboda
    Band 2Brian Svoboda

    Brian Svoboda

    Brian Svoboda is an established practitioner in political law and congressional ethics. He is sought after by corporations and trade associations as well as political parties and candidates.

    • Brian is excellent and really thorough in his analysis and consideration of issues.

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    • Brian is extremely dedicated, knowledgeable and accessible.

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    • Brian is a consistently outstanding legal professional. He is knowledgeable, thorough and understands our business completely.

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  • Band 2Rebecca Gordon
    Band 2Rebecca Gordon

    Rebecca Gordon

    Rebecca Gordon is routinely engaged to advise on campaign finance, pay-to-play laws and compliance matters. She has experience counseling corporations, trade associations and other entities involved in the political process.

    • Rebecca is incredibly responsive and understands our firm deeply. She gives us excellent legal advice with practicalities in mind.

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    • Rebecca is confident in the law and the landscape and has a true command of it.

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    • Rebecca is an excellent attorney who gives great advice and is responsive. She has a thorough understanding of the law and risks.

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    • I have complete confidence in Rebecca.

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  • Band 4Kevin J Hamilton
    Band 4Kevin J Hamilton

    Kevin J Hamilton

    Kevin Hamilton has extensive experience working with Democrats and Democratic organizations across the USA. He regularly handles litigation related to voting rights and advises clients on election disputes, recounts, redistricting and campaign finance matters.

    • You could throw anything at Kevin and he could handle it. He can write a great brief and is willing to drop everything in an emergency.

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Ranked Individuals at Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney (3)

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