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Five Tips to Ensure Clients’ Political Donations Are ProperFive Tips to Ensure Clients’ Political Donations Are Proper

Principles to keep in mind during the coming election season.

Ryan P. Robichaux, Attorney

October 10, 2018

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All citizens have a fundamental right to participate in the political process, whether it’s expressing your political opinions or making contributions to political candidates or organizations. However, just as with any fundamental right, there are limits. Political contributions are heavily regulated by the government and can impact public perception. If your clients are considering donating to a political candidate or organization, ensure that they carefully consider the following five factors before doing so. 

About the Author

Ryan P. Robichaux

Attorney, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Ryan P. Robichaux is an attorney at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP and specializes in political law compliance. His work in this area includes representation of businesses, trade associations, political action committees, nonprofits, government contractors, and other individuals and entities that are involved in the political process. He regularly advises clients on state and federal lobbying, ethics, campaign finance, and pay-to-play laws. He also assists clients with the establishment and administration of political programs, including the formation of political action committees and compliance with campaign finance laws, and advises clients on how to develop effective internal programs to comply with lobbying, ethics, campaign finance, and pay-to-play laws. He can be reached at [email protected].

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