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What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling LLP's bipartisan political law practice is renowned for its strong capabilities in counseling corporations, financial institutions, tax-exempt organizations and political action committees. The group has substantial expertise, which includes campaign finance, pay-to-play rules, government ethics and lobbying disclosure. The team also has extensive experience representing participants in sensitive congressional investigations.

Work Highlights

  • Covington & Burling LLP continued to provide election and political law advice to the National Football League, including regarding lobbying, political campaign contributions, and government ethics issues.

Strengths

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Covington is a leading political and election law compliance firm with a long history of practice and deep expertise.

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The team at Covington provides pragmatic, actionable advice even where there is no clear answer.

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The team has a broad range of experts on specific issues within political law, but also in a large number of other practice areas.

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert K Kelner
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Robert K Kelner
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Robert Kelner chairs the firm's election and political law practice group. He is held in high esteem for his vast experience in the field. He is adept at handling congressional investigations and cybersecurity matters, as well as offering political law compliance advice.

Robert is very responsive and has comprehensive knowledge of his areas of expertise.

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Robert Lenhard
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Robert Lenhard
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Robert Lenhard is a highly regarded political law partner at Covington & Burling with previous experience as former chair of the FEC. He is regularly engaged by significant corporate clients to advise on political compliance, lobbying and pay-to-play rules.

Robert's extensive experience in this practice area is particularly valuable on big-picture strategic questions with long-term consequences.

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Zachary Parks
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Zachary Parks
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Zachary Parks has a broad range of expertise which encompasses election rules, lobbying disclosure, FARA and pay-to-play. He frequently provides advice on political law due diligence in the context of M&A deals.

Zachary has incredibly deep knowledge in this space. He inspires confidence with his compliance-first approach.

Zachary is efficient and prompt.

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Andrew D Garrahan
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Andrew D Garrahan
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Andrew Garrahan has a growing political law practice providing regulatory advice for corporate and individual clients in a range of industries.

Andrew has broad knowledge of the law and an ability to give quick and practical advice.

Andrew is smart and responsive. He provides actionable advice.

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Derek Lawlor
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Derek Lawlor
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Derek Lawlor is well-versed in advising major corporations and political clients regarding complex compliance issues. He has particularly notable expertise on issues relating to Super PACs and federal LDA compliance.

Derek is always able to provide quick and succinct answers that are thoughtful and thorough.

Derek is a strong technical lawyer who will work hard to reach an optimal outcome in a complex situation.

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Robert K Kelner
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Robert K Kelner
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Robert Lenhard
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Robert Lenhard
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Zachary Parks
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Zachary Parks
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Andrew D Garrahan
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Andrew D Garrahan
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Derek Lawlor
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Derek Lawlor
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