About

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As the creative pioneer of modern political law and as one of the largest practices of its kind in the country, Perkins Coie is known for its innovative approach to campaign financing, exceptional record of election-related litigation, and knowledge and experience in corporate political activity. We represent individuals, candidates, parties, political committees, lobbyists, corporations, trade associations and tax-exempt organizations seeking to effectively engage in political activity.

Perkins Coie attorneys distinguish themselves in their bigger picture perspectives of the political system and the depth of understanding of their clients’ needs. Our political law team has as their sole focus the political arena and they have built a reputation for excelling in oral and written communications and their dedication to clients.

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Political Law - USA - Nationwide

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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

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Brian Svoboda
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Brian Svoboda
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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.

Brian is extremely dedicated, knowledgeable and accessible.

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

Rebecca Gordon
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Rebecca Gordon
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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.

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

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

I have complete confidence in Rebecca.

Kevin J Hamilton
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Kevin J Hamilton
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Band 4

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Perkins Coie LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Political Law

Brian Svoboda
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Brian Svoboda
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Rebecca Gordon
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Rebecca Gordon
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Kevin J Hamilton
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Kevin J Hamilton
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