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Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered

Political Law

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Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered

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The firm regularly counsels clients on the laws pertaining to government ethics, lobbying and campaign finance. The group represents clients on both sides of the political aisle, including corporations, trade associations, political action committees, political parties, private individuals, presidential campaigns and high profile federal, state and local candidates.

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Political Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered is a highly respected political law group with an emphasis on campaign finance, lobbying regulations and government ethics. The practice boasts experience counseling clients on federal, state and local pay-to-play laws. The team is well versed in sensitive congressional ethics investigations. The lawyers possess notable strength in advising tax-exempt organizations on all aspects of compliance. Clients include corporations and political action committees, as well as political candidates and office holders across the political spectrum.

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Strengths

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  • Caplin is able to handle all of the matters we have brought to it efficiently and practically.

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  • The firm consistently provides precise advice in an efficient and tangible manner. The guidance is actionable and consistent.

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  • Caplin is expert at tailoring its legal message to its audience and provides guidance that is a blend of practical tips and black letter law.

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  • I have always felt like Caplin & Drysdale truly understands how the nonprofit sector works. The firm tailors its approach.

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  • The team is highly knowledgeable and strategic, with a deep understanding of the sector and our organization.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Trevor Potter
    Trevor Potter

    Trevor Potter

    Trevor Potter has vast experience advising nonprofit organizations, candidates and large corporations on a range of matters. He is noted for his significant expertise in campaign finance, pay-to-play and election law issues.

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  • Matthew Sanderson
    Matthew Sanderson

    Matthew Sanderson

    Matthew Sanderson is co-leader of Caplin & Drysdale's political law group. He is well regarded for his enviable political law practice, which encompasses campaign finance matters, pay-to-play rules and government ethics. He counts corporations, political committees and advocacy groups among his clients.

    • Matthew's expertise in this area is surpassed only by his responsiveness and ability to give practical, actionable advice that considers both the legal framework and real-world considerations.

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    • Matthew is consistently able to handle the matters I bring to him in a way that gives me total confidence.

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  • Bryson Morgan
    Bryson Morgan

    Bryson Morgan

    Bryson Morgan advises clients on campaign finance, lobbying and ethics rules at the federal, state and local levels. He is able to draw upon his previous experience as investigative counsel in the Office of Congressional Ethics.

    • Bryson is incredibly knowledgeable and strategic with a deep understanding of the sector and our organization. I can always trust we'll get the guidance and support we need to make the best decisions.

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    • Bryson time and again delivers on some of our most high-profile projects. We couldn’t do a lot of our work without him.

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    • Bryson is 100% accurate and responsive. He is always measured in heated political contexts, and I believe he truly gets our team and our mission.

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