Holtzman Vogel’s Political Law Group is recognized as a leader in the nation in political law, with our lawyers routinely characterized as architects of the modern political law framework. Over decades, our attorneys created much of the structure around political law in Washington and around the country, serving in key administrative, legislative, and regulatory roles. In private practice, they continue to innovate. They consistently invent new mechanisms to meet client challenges, including recently creating the concept of the hybrid ad, devising new methods to navigate ethics issues, and creating new strategies to manage disclosures.
Our clients benefit from the respect Holtzman Vogel’s political lawyers have garnered from lawyers on both sides of the aisle. Over long careers, our attorneys have built relationships with regulators and other political actors at the federal level and in all fifty states. As a result, clients prevail in a process that is less adversarial and less costly--key priorities for donors and corporate clients who wish to avoid financial risk and risk to their brand.
Currently, we represent the nation’s largest and most high-profile groups interested in influencing the issues environment around public policy and elections. Our attorneys possess in-depth understanding of business and political technology, a critical differentiator and a reason clients compete for the firm’s expertise.
Our lawyers represent:
- Elected officials
- Candidates
- Political parties
- Political committees
- Corporations
- Trade associations
- SuperPACs
- Non-profit organizations
- Individual donors
We advise clients on the vast range of legal authorities governing the political process, including contributions limits, gifts rules, compliance with reporting requirements, ethics rules, and redistricting matters. We also advise on “Pay-to-Play” laws that apply to financial professionals and government contractors, as well as Federal Communications Commission regulations that impact political advertising efforts.
News & Insights
- Holtzman Vogel to Sponsor Republican National Lawyers Association Policy Conference
- Firm Engages with the Yale Federalist Society as Lincoln Sponsor
- Firm Sponsors Bryce Harlow Foundation
- Firm Sponsors 2023 Annual Pollie Award Conference; Jason Torchinsky and Christine Fort Panelists
- Firm to Sponsor the Harvard Federalist Society Alumni Symposium
- Firm to Sponsor Campaign & Elections REED Awards and Conference
- FEC Rules Personal Use Prohibition Does Not Apply to Leadership PACs
- Jason Torchinsky Guest on SiriusXM Program with Michael Smerconish on the POTUS Channel
- “If You Ain’t First, You’re Last”: How State “Sore-Loser” Laws Make it Impossible for Trump to Run a Successful Third-Party Campaign if He Loses the Republican Primary
- Jessica Furst Johnson to Speak at AAPC Southern Regional Conference
- State Proposed Bills Would Restrict Free Speech Rights, Add Duplicative Reporting
- Holtzman Vogel to Host RNLA DMV Lawyers Reception with Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore
- Jason Torchinsky Quoted in New York Times Article: "Trump Spent $10 Million From His PAC on His Legal Bills Last Year"
- How Does Arizona's Legislature Work and Why Is There a COW?
- Pocket Translator for the Arizona Legislature
- Georgia State Legislator Requests Expanded Salary Options for Federal Candidates
- North Carolina Supreme Court Invalidates Redistricting Map and Voter ID Law Enacted by Legislature
- Early Returns Podcast with Jan Baran - Wes Bizzell: The Role of Corporate America and Associations in Politics
- Jan Baran Quoted in Roll Call Article - Not couch cushion money: Former members sitting on $54 million
- FEC Releases Increased Contribution Limits for the 2023-2024 Cycle
- FEC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Audit Process
- Jessica Furst Johnson Speaks on Fox Business News Regarding Classified Documents Found
- Early Returns Podcast: There's a New Chair in Town – Dara Lindenbaum and the FEC Agenda Looking Towards 2024
- Jason Torchinsky Quoted in CNN Article on the Voting Rights Act
- Changes to House Ethics Rules for the New Congress
- Firm Sponsors Annual Arizona Chamber Legislative Luncheon
- Holtzman Vogel Announces Attorney Elevations: Firm continues growth with 40+ lawyers nationwide; represents 70+ entities in 2022 Midterms
- Jill Vogel Speaks on Fox Business News on FBI's Response to Twitter Files
- Jason Torchinsky on We the People Podcast: Moore v Harper
- Early Returns Podcast: Jessica Furst Johnson and Jason Torchinsky - Political Lawyers Take a Deeper Dive into 2022 Elections and Look Ahead to 2024
- Firm Sponsors Annual RNLA Lawyer of the Year Luncheon
- FEC Approves New Internet Disclaimer Rules: New Rule Applies to Paid Advertising on Websites, Digital Devices, Applications, and Advertising Platforms
- Jan Baran Quoted in IBA Article: Election deniers suffer defeats in midterms but threats to rule of law remain
- Jan Baran Quoted in POLITICO Article on Non-profits and Fundraising for 2024 Potential Presidential Candidates
- Firm Sponsors Blockchain Association Policy Summit and Gala
- State Court Docket Watch: McLinko v. Pennsylvania
- Top Ten Questions from Corporate and Trade Association Clients Approaching Midterms 2022
- National Constitution Center Podcast-Redistricting in Alabama and the Voting Rights Act—Part 2
- Former Deputy Counsel to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Joshua Pratt, Joins Holtzman Vogel
- Georgetown SALPAL Hosts Webinar Conversation on the Independent State Legislature Theory
- Early Returns Podcast – Nathan Gonzales: Nationally Respected Nonpartisan Voting Analyst’s Approach to Predicting Prior and Upcoming Mid-Term Elections
- Webinar: How to Prepare for Election Day and Post-Election Activity
- Early Returns Podcast – Evan Thomas: Did Watergate Change America or Does History Repeat Itself?
- Supreme Court Grants Stay to Louisiana and Schedules Major Redistricting Case for October
- Eking Out a Win? Corporate Political Activity in 2022
- Early Returns Podcast - Ty Cobb, Former Special Counsel to President Trump: Insights on the Response to the Russia Collusion Investigation, Past and Present
- (Not) Business as Usual: Corporate Political Activity in 2022: Businesses must assess if, what and how to permissibly engage
- Early Returns Podcast: Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams and Voting Reforms: How to Get Along and Accomplish Reform
- Holtzman Vogel Announces Regional Expansion in Phoenix
- Election Impact 2022 Webinar Series - Bang for Your Buck: Tools & Tactics to Maximize Political Spending
- 2022 State Primary Election Days, Ballot Qualifying and Filing Deadlines
- Political Law Senior Statesman, Jan Baran, Produces “Early Returns” Podcast
- Holtzman Vogel Promotes Rising Stars to Partners and Of Counsel: Firm promotes top talent amidst national expansion
- Election Impact 2022 Webinar Series - Drawing the Line: The Impact of Redistricting on the Shifting Political Landscape
- Holtzman Vogel Partners Participate at Practising Law Institute’s “Corporate Political Activities 2021"
- Holtzman Vogel Announces Florida Expansion
- Holtzman Vogel Announces the Addition of New Partner Ed Wenger and Senior Associate John Cycon
- A Decade later, Citizens United Yields Election Benefits
- Federal court rules candidate loan limit unconstitutional
- GOP Gerrymandering Trial Kicks Off in Michigan
- Political Insider: Riverview High grad played key role in recount battle
- Republicans had a secret weapon in the Florida recount fight
- A Primer on the Rules of 'Personal Use' for Campaign Funds
- Jason Torchinsky Guest on CNN to Talk About State Sore Loser Laws
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