About

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We make participating in the government as simple as possible. We strive to give clients comfort in knowing they are complying with election and lobbying laws, while doing an effective job of making their views and needs known to legislators and agency decision makers.
 
You want to be involved in the political process—or maybe you already are—by lobbying, making political contributions, issuing endorsements, generating grass-roots communications, or influencing the nomination process for yourself or someone else. Whether you are planning a charitable event with a member of Congress; starting a political action committee (PAC), advocacy group, or coalition; taking a staffer to lunch; or making a campaign contribution; there are many rules that restrict what you can do, how you can do it, and how you can pay for it.
 
We help clients navigate this minefield to accomplish their goals at the federal, state, and local levels. When it comes to designing lobbying and electoral strategy, Venable will work with you to make sure the options you choose won't land you in trouble—or even in the press.

Chambers Review

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Political Law - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Venable LLP offers a broad political law practice catering to corporations, trade associations, political action committees and individuals, among others. The practice provides expertise in a wide array of issues, including lobbying disclosure, campaign finance, ethics and the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Its lawyers are capable of assisting clients with political law issues at the state and federal levels.

Work Highlights

  • Venable LLP advised Congressman Dean Phillips and his senior campaign staff on his 2024 presidential bid regarding a myriad of matters including the formation of the presidential campaign committee, ballot access, petitioning requirements and campaign finance reporting.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ronald Jacobs
3
Ronald Jacobs
3
Band 3

Co-chair of Venables political law practice, Ronald Jacobs represents a variety of clients, including elected officials, trade associations and multinational companies, in campaign finance and FEC compliance matters.

Ronald is responsive, knowledgeable and helpful. He provides great, business-minded legal advice.

Ronald has a depth of experience that is very impressive. Anything that we go through, he seems to have been there and done that himself.

Ronald offers up actionable solutions based on his clients' priorities.

Lawrence H Norton
4
Lawrence H Norton
4
Band 4

Co-chair of Venable's political law practice, Lawrence Norton advises political candidates as well as businesses and advocacy groups on the full range of political law issues, including campaign finance, lobbying disclosure and pay-to-play rules. He frequently represents clients in FEC and congressional ethics investigations.

Lawrence is responsive and gives very understandable guidance.

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David Owens
U
Up and Coming

David enjoys a growing reputation in the political law space. With a background in in-house compliance, David offers expertise in areas such as pay-to-play compliance, lobbying, local campaign finance and election laws.

David is a wonderful legal partner. He is responsive and provides excellent, clear legal advice.

I really appreciate how attuned he is to deadlines and the needs of his clients. He is clear in his communications and can translate complex legal issues to be clear for the business.

Ranked Lawyers at
Venable LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Political Law

Ronald Jacobs
3
Ronald Jacobs
3
Band 3
Lawrence H Norton
4
Lawrence H Norton
4
Band 4
U
David Owens
U
Up and Coming

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