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Jones Day

Political Law

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Political Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Jones Day's political law practice is known for its representation of Republican candidates and party committees. The practice counsels businesses, advocacy groups and political candidates across a wide array of campaign finance, lobbying regulation and government ethics matters. The team has complementary strengths in civil and white-collar litigation, making it a strong choice for contentious enforcement proceedings, including FEC complaints and congressional ethics investigations.

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Strengths

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  • The team is made up of very sophisticated litigators.

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  • The Jones Day team is very knowledgeable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Megan Sowards Newton
    Megan Sowards Newton

    Megan Sowards Newton

    Megan Sowards Newton is an experienced election lawyer eminently capable of advising corporate clients as well as political candidates on campaign finance, ethics and lobbying disclosure issues. She also has extensive expertise in the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

    • Megan is a very good lawyer.

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    • Megan is right on top of the issues and able to cut through the facts.

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