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Our team advises 527 political organizations and 501(c) groups, such as 501(c)(3) charities, 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, and 501(c)(6) trade associations and labor-management committees. This counsel includes everything from entity formation to ongoing legal compliance, strategic planning and communications, and crisis management.

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Assist with entity formation, obtaining tax-exempt status, and ongoing corporate governance

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Advise regarding federal, state, and local lobbying, ethics, and campaign finance laws

Advise regarding federal tax implications of political and lobbying activities

Counsel regarding state and local tax and solicitation registration issues

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Lawrence J. Beaser

Gregory M. Bordo

Blank Rome Highly Ranked in Best Lawyers® 2026 Edition of “Best Law Firms”

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Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers in America®

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Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers in America®

Government Relations & Political Law

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Policy & Political Law

Campaign Finance & Election Law

Congressional, Agency & Internal Investigations

Foreign Agents Registration Act (“FARA”) Compliance

Lobbying & Ethics Law

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<li>Provided “general counsel” services for a 501(c)(3) organization focused on voter protection, including nonprofit governance guidance, tracking of election laws in 50 states, and regular communication with state election officials.</li>
<li>Helped with formation of U.S. nonprofit designed to assist foreign nonprofit organization dedicated to global health and counseled regarding proper registration under Lobbying Disclosure Act.</li>
<li>Helped with formation of several super PACs and provided guidance on recordkeeping and reporting responsibilities.</li>
<li>Successfully assisted new super PAC in responding to several complaints filed at the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) claiming improper contribution receipts.</li>
<li>Successfully guided a 501(c)(4) organization through an IRS audit with no findings.</li>
<li>Assist several nonprofits with governance matters, including leadership changes, documentation of decision making, conflict of interest compliance, employment issues, and tax compliance.</li>
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