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 Sponsors FedSoc In-House Counsel Network Conference
- Holtzman Vogel Sponsors AAPC Pollies 2025
- Holtzman Vogel Sponsors 2025 Reed Awards Conference and Republican Strategy Session
- Scope, Consequences, and Recent Proposed Rulemaking of the Foreign Agents Registration Act
- Protecting Constitutional Rights Through the Separation of Powers
- RNLA CLE: Ballot Access and Recent Changes to New York Election Law
- New York’s Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government: Constitutional Structure and the Future of a State Ethics Watchdog
- Voting Rights Claims Plunge in Wake of Supreme Court Decision
- Delaying a Special Election in New York State
- Holtzman Vogel Attorney Joe Burns on Special Election Legislation
- Bill Introduced to Alter New York State Special Election Process
- New York State Senate Elections Committee to Meet and Consider Eleven Bills
- Threat to Democracy: New York Democrats Delay Special Elections
- All-star lineup of lawyers band together to litigate antisemitism
- Bondi Eases Foreign Agent Enforcement as Countries Tap Lobbyists
- Senate Democrats sank ICC sanctions — making Trump the court’s next target
- National Political, Regulatory & Litigation Law Firm Holtzman Vogel Adds Six Attorneys
- In-Compliance: January 2025 Round-Up
- Second Department Reverses Trial Court and Holds State Voting Rights Act to Be Constitutional
- Republicans in Washington should seize this chance to pass election integrity laws
- FEC Releases Increased Contribution Limits for the 2025-2026 Election Cycle
- New York State Assembly Election Law Committee Considers Three Bills
- Election Commissioners Association of the State of New York Releases 2025 Legislative Agenda
- Joe Burns Appears on South Shore Press Podcast
- Early Returns Podcast: FEC Commissioner Trey Trainor – Understanding and Respecting the Federal Election Commission
- Jill Vogel Quoted in POLITICO on Trump Rescinding Biden's Ethics Pledge
- Hochul Releases 2026 New York State Budget Proposal
- NYS Senate Begins 2025 Legislative Session Passing Election-Related Bills
- Shifting Battlegrounds in Administrative Law, from Biden to Trump
- Jonathan Fahey Quoted in The Hill on Trump Lawfare
- Jonathan Fahey Quoted in Washington Examiner on Trump Lawfare
- Kathy Hochul’s Highly Uncertain Future
- Early Returns Podcast - AG Jason Miyares: Addressing Virginia's Legal Issues
- Biden must not finalize the Equal Rights Amendment
- Ongoing legal challenge to Hochul not without merit
- Challenge to New York Ballot Canvassing Law Thrown Out by State High Court
- In-Compliance: December 2024 Round-Up
- Scrap the State's Taxpayer Funding of Elections
- Union and Its PAC Hit with Hefty Penalty for Unauthorized Deductions and Failure to Provide Required Notices
- Holtzman Vogel Sponsors Annual Blockchain Association Policy Summit's Gala
- What to Expect in 2025: AI Legal Tech and Regulation (65 Expert Predictions)
- A Lookback at the Federal Election Commission in 2024
- Hochul Signs Law Allowing Absentee Ballot Boxes in New York
- Republicans Are Having a Moment in Deep-Blue New York State
- How the Trump II Administration Can Combat Antisemitism
- President Trump Asks Bill McGinley to Serve in the Executive Office of the President as Counsel to DOGE
- Andy Gould Appears on Fox News to Discuss Trump's Immigration Plan and Sanctuary Cities
- In-Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's November 2024 Round-Up
- Op-Ed: Remain in Martha's Vineyard? All Options Should Be on the Table
- ASU Law alums paving the way for democracy during the election season
- Brennan Bowen Speaks on Topic of Election Day from a Lawyer's Perspective
- Joe Burns Speaks to Amherst Republican Women on Election Law
- Joseph Burns: Stefanik is the Right Choice to Represent the U.S. at the UN
- Holtzman Vogel Sponsors Federalist Society's National Lawyers Convention and Antonin Scalia Memorial Dinner
- Meet The Holtzman Vogel Atty Picked as Trump's WH Counsel
- Times Union Op-Ed: Stefanik is the right choice to represent the U.S. at the UN
- Trump Picks DC Lawyer William McGinley as White House Counsel
- Trump picks Bill McGinley to serve as his White House counsel
- Spectrum News Interviews Joe Burns on Elise Stefanik's Potential Replacement Process
- Andy Gould Appears on Fox News to Discuss Immigration Policy Under President-Elect Trump
- Best Law Firms Highly Ranks Six Holtzman Vogel Practices
- Joe Burns Quoted by National Review on New York AG Unprecedented Control Over Election Rules
- In-Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's October 2024 Round-Up
- Addressing Post-Election Challenges and Litigation 2024: An Overveiw and Discussion of the Relevant Laws and Rules
- Joseph Burns Named in City & State NY's Upstate Power 100
- Experts predict Supreme Court likely to stay out of 2024 presidential election
- Golden Day is Coming to New York's Elections
- Jason Torchinsky Covers Potential Post-Election Activities on Radio IQ
- New York State Attorney General's Pre-Election Advisory on Voter Intimidation and the Right to Vote
- Fusion Voting and Its Impact on the Upcoming Election
- Andy Gould Debates Against Arizona's Prop 140
- Holtzman Vogel Launches AI Practice Group Led by 2 Attys
- Regulatory and Litigation Law Firm Holtzman Vogel Launches Artificial Intelligence Practice Group
- Political Law Firm Starts AI Practice as Campaigns Adopt Tech
- Dallin Holt Speaks at BYU Law School on Election Litigation
- FEC Advisory Opinion Requests: Fundraising, Election Advertisements and Use of Campaign Funds for Dependent Care Expenses
- State Supreme Court Decision: Even Year Election Move Violates New York State Constitution
- Jill Vogel Quoted in William & Mary Alumni Magazine Article About Strengthening Democracy
- New York High Court Orders New Maps Before Election
- In Compliance - Holtzman Vogel's September 2024 Round-Up
- Election Day Operations (“EDO”) and Post-Election Litigation
- Holtzman Vogel Attorneys Secure Legal Victory Finding Two Provisions in Arizona’s Elections Procedures Manual Unconstitutional
- Joe Burns Presents Election Law CLE for New York RNLA
- Webinar - Legal Considerations: Strategy for Election Day and Post-Election Activity
- Jonathan Fahey and Jonathan Lienhard Present to William & Mary Election Law Society
- Court of Appeals must reverse lower court's decision on how absentee ballots are counted
- Arizona Office Hosts Pre-Election Event on Election Adjacent Policy, Litigation and Politics
- Golden Day in New York Bumps Up Against the Intent of the Constitution
- Jan Baran to Speak at Annual PLI Corporate Political Activities Conference
- Hunter Biden Pled Guilty So His Corrupt Dad Can Pardon Him After the Election
- Lawsuit to boot Vroman from Montgomery County race tossed
- Jason Torchinsky Quoted in Associated Press Article on Secret Political Operative Group
- The New Absentee Canvassing Law Must Go
- New York Post Op-Ed: New state law gives Letitia James power over NY’s closest election contests
- Andy Gould Appears on Fox News to Discuss Trump Illegal Migrant Plan
- Part II: Corporate Regulation and Deregulation after the 2024 Presidential Election
- RFK Jr.’s Battle for Ballot Access: A Closer Look
- Andy Gould Quoted by Arizona Publications on Success for LD15 Candidate in Arizona Residency Challenge
- FEC Advisory Opinion Approves Federal Candidate Request to Add Super PAC to Joint Fundraising Committee
- In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's August 2024 Round-Up
- New York's Absentee Ballot Integrity Is Undermined and Should Be Restored
- Holtzman Vogel Receives Favorable Decision from the Arizona Supreme Court Involving Tipped Workers Protection Act
- NY Court Errs in Removing RFK Jr. from Ballot: A Legal Analysis
- Jason Torchinsky Quoted in Washington Free Beacon Article as Campaign Finance and Election Law Expert
- FCC Regulation of AI-Generated Political Ads Could Go into Effect This Cycle
- Holtzman Vogel Sponsors RNLA Election Law Seminar
- Mo Jazil Speaks at RNLA Election Law Seminar on Redistricting Cases
- Holtzman Vogel Welcomes New York State Election Law Expert Joseph Burns
- Holtzman Vogel Legal Victory Ensures Arizonians Will Decide on Proposition 138 in November Elections
- Corporate Regulation and Deregulation After the 2024 Presidential Election
- A Trump Presidency Could Make U.S. the ‘Crypto Capital of the Planet’
- In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's July 2024 Round-Up
- Holtzman Vogel Sponsors RNLA Lawyers Reception at the Republican National Convention
- Mo Jazil Speaks at Federalist Society's 2024 Florida Young Lawyers Summit
- Early Returns Podcast with Jan Baran - Josh Gerstein: SCOTUS, the Presidential Immunity Case Fallout, and the Dobbs Case Leak Investigation
- In Compliance: June 2024 Round-Up
- Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Immunity in Trump v. United States
- Jill Vogel Listed as a Top Woman in Leadership by Virginia Business
- Jonathan Fahey Speaks About the Border Crisis with Fox and Friends
- Andy Gould Appeared on NewsNation to Discuss Border Crisis and Policies
- Brennan Bowen to Speak on 2024 Arizona Supreme Court Review Panel
- Jonathan Fahey Quoted in Fox News Article on Hunter Biden's Trial Verdict
- Jason Torchinsky Quoted in New York Times Article Relating to FEC and Campaign Finance Limits
- Holtzman Vogel Recognized by Chambers USA 2024 in Political Law, Environmental Law and Land Use
- National Party Convention: To Do or Not To Do? That Is the Question
- Jonathan Fahey Appears on Sunday Night in America to Discuss Border Crisis
- In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's May 2024 Round-Up
- Early Returns Law and Politics with Jan Baran - A Supreme Path: From Latin to Campaign Finance Law, to 38 Oral Arguments
- Andy Gould Appeared on Fox News to Discuss the Border Crisis
- Jason Torchinsky to Speak at Digital Campaign Summit
- Holtzman Vogel Hosts Arizona RNLA CLE on "Challenges to the Elections Procedures Manual"
- Raffensperger-Backed Legislation Likely to Impact Foreign Georgia Businesses Seeking to Influence Policy, if Signed into Law
- FEC Authorizes Federal Candidates and Officeholders to Solicit Unlimited Funds for State Ballot Initiative Committees
- Early Returns with Jan Baran - Ambassador Jim Gilmore: From the Popular Virginia Car Tax Reimbursements to Current Foreign Affairs
- In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's April 2024 Round-Up
- Jason Torchinsky Quoted in "Corporate Political Donations Poised to Spark Shareholder Lawsuits"
- Mo Jazil to Speak at the Florida Law Review 2024 Dunwoody Lecture
- Holtzman Vogel Sponsors Annual Pollie Awards and Conference in DC; Host Committee for AAPCF
- Politicians with Social Media Accounts. Litigation Is Around the Block for Them – Literally.
- Dallin Holt's White House Internship Profiled in Southwest Super Lawyers
- In Compliance Newsletter: March 2024 Round-up
- FEC Update with Matt Petersen: Election Canvassing and Coordination
- Supreme Court Issues Key Decisions on Public Officials’ Use of Social Media and Ability to Block Commenters
- In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's February 2024 Round-up
- FEC Update with Matt Petersen: Non-Federal Transfers to Federal Candidates and Reporting Implications
- Early Returns Podcast with Jan Baran - Deciphering Election 2024 with Charlie Cook
- Mo Jazil to Speak at AAPC Southern Regional Conference on Election 2024 Insights
- Andy Gould Speaks on Future Legal Careers at GCU’s Public Square Series
- Andy Gould Speaks at ASU Federalist Society
- In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's Monthly Round-Up - January 2024
- Holtzman Vogel Obtains Victory for New Republican PAC on Appeal Before D.C. Circuit Affirming Non-reviewability of FEC Dismissal
- Jill Vogel Profiled for Her Legacy as She Retires from Public Office
- New York State Senate Finance Committee to Consider Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Bill
- FEC Allows Federal Candidates and Officeholders to Establish State Leadership PACs: Advisory Opinion Authorizes Additional Committees with Separate Contribution Limits
- FEC Update with Matt Petersen: Prosecutorial Discretion and Judicial Review
- Gary Hunter to Present Forecast of 2024 Florida Legislative Session
- Holtzman Vogel Celebrates Growth and Elevates Three Attorneys
- Early Returns Law and Politics Podcast: Sean Cooksey Shares FEC Menu for 2024
- New Hampshire Supreme Court Holds That Partisan Gerrymandering Is a Nonjusticiable Political Question Under the State Constitution
- Holtzman Vogel Sponsors Annual Blockchain Association Policy Summit
- Eighth Circuit Rules That the Voting Rights Act Does Not Include a Private Right of Action, Impacting Potentially Numerous Pending Section 2 Cases
- Holtzman Vogel Delivers Legal Victory in Tight Loudoun County Vote Margin
- U.S. Supreme Court Issues New Code of Conduct Codifying Ethics Rules and Practices
- Meta and Microsoft Join Google in Effort to Crack Down on AI-Generated Content in Political Ads
- Holtzman Vogel Sponsors Annual Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention
- Holtzman Vogel Sponsors Phoenix Chapter Federalist Society Dinner
- Holtzman Vogel to Host RNLA Arizona CLE Breakfast with Legislative Leaders
- North Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Itself In Two Election Law Cases Decided Months Prior
- Jan Baran Co-Chairs and Speaks at PLI's Corporate Political Activities 2023
- Jason Torchinsky Appears on Two Podcasts to Discuss South Carolina Redistricting Case
- Mateo Forero Speaks at Department of Energy Contractor Attorneys Association
- Jan Baran Panelist for PLI Program: Basics of the Federal Election Campaign Act 2023
- Lawline CLE: What You Need to Know about the Supreme Court's Recent Election Law Decisions – How Moore v. Harper, Brnovich, Cruz. v. FEC and the COVID Election Cases Impact Elections
- Google to Require Disclaimer on Political Ads with AI-Generated Content: Move Follows Proposed Legislation and Efforts to Prompt FEC Action
- Holtzman Vogel Sponsors RNLA National Election Law Seminar; Jason Torchinsky Speaker
- Holtzman Vogel Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2024
- Early Returns Podcast with Jan Baran - Bradley Smith: Deregulating Political Speech Through Campaign Finance
- Jan Baran Quoted in Bloomberg Government Article "Lawmakers Decamp to Disneyland, Resorts for August Fundraisers"
- Holtzman Vogel Sponsors Florida Federalist Society's Young Lawyers Chapter Summit
- Holtzman Vogel Supreme Court Review, October Term 2022
- Felon Re-Enfranchisement Requirements Upheld by North Carolina Supreme Court
- Jason Torchinsky Quoted in NPR Article on Moore v. Harper SCOTUS Decision
- Cutting Through the Noise: What You Need to Know about the Supreme Court’s Recent Election Law Decision
- Ten Holtzman Vogel Attorneys Listed by Super Lawyers 2023
- Jason Torchinsky Guest on We the People Podcast - SCOTUS Decision on Voting Rights Act
- Early Returns with Jan Baran - Jill Holtzman Vogel: A Trailblazing Woman in Politics and the Law
- Regulating Robocalls: New FCC Rules Take Effect July 20
- Darby Thorne to Moderate RNLA Special Webinar with Authors of "Rogue Prosecutors"
- Holtzman Vogel Recognized by Chambers USA for Political Law, Environmental Law and Land Use
- Concerns over AI in Politics: Washington State Becomes One of the First to Act
- Holtzman Vogel to Sponsor Republican National Lawyers Association Policy Conference
- AI Content Changes the World of Politics: Protecting Free Speech While Defending Basic Truths
- Early Returns Podcast with Jan Baran: The Honorable Thomas Griffith – Judiciously Ruling in the Face of Politics
- Firm Engages with the Yale Federalist Society as Lincoln Sponsor
- Firm Sponsors Bryce Harlow Foundation
- Firm Sponsors 2023 Annual Pollie Award Conference; Jason Torchinsky Speaker
- Chad Revis Named a Rising Star in Florida Politics 2023
- Early Returns Podcast with Jan Baran - Donald Palmer and the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission’s Role in the Integrity of the Voting Process
- Firm to Sponsor the Harvard Federalist Society Alumni Symposium
- Firm to Sponsor Campaign & Elections REED Awards and Conference
- Jason Torchinsky Guest on SiriusXM Program with Michael Smerconish on the POTUS Channel
- Holtzman Vogel to Host RNLA DMV Lawyers Reception with Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore
- How Does Arizona's Legislature Work and Why Is There a COW?
- Pocket Translator for the Arizona Legislature
- 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
- 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
- Early Returns Podcast - Ty Cobb, Former Special Counsel to President Trump: Insights on the Response to the Russia Collusion Investigation, Past and Present
- 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
- 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
- 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
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