Rebecca Gordon focuses her practice on political law, including the Lobbying Disclosure Act registration and reporting requirements, federal and state campaign finance law, federal and state laws governing the conveyance of gifts to public officials, and federal and state pay-to-play laws. She advises corporations, trade associations, and connected PACs on how to interact lawfully with public officials, and works with their legal and government relations teams to construct and implement compliance programs. She also counsels public officials, candidates, and political parties on campaign finance and congressional ethics matters.
Rebecca's clients include FORTUNE 500 corporations, nationwide trade associations, and prominent lobbying firms. She has represented clients before the Federal Election Commission and federal courts on campaign finance issues, and before the U.S. House and Senate Ethics Committees on ethics issues. Rebecca served as Deputy General Counsel to Obama for America during the 2008 campaign, and as Deputy General Counsel to the Democratic National Committee during the 2010 election cycle.
- Ranked by Chambers USA as "America's Leading Lawyers," in Government: Political Law, 2013 - present
- Named by Washingtonian Magazine as a "Top Lawyer" for campaign and election law
- American Bar Association, Task Force on Federal Lobbying Laws, Co-Chair
- American Bar Association, Legislative Process and Lobbying Committee of Administrative Law Section, Chair, 2007 - 2009
- Practising Law Institute Corporate Political Activities Seminar, Faculty
Experience
Political Law
Obama for America
Deputy General Counsel.
Democratic National Committee
Deputy General Counsel.
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
General Counsel to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
Kerry-Edwards 2004
Counsel to 2004 presidential nominee.
Facebook, FEC Advisory Opinion 2011-09
Obama for America, FEC Advisory Opinion 2010-27
TechNet, FEC Advisory Opinion 2009-30
Successfully obtained advisory opinion regarding corporate payments for outside fundraising consultants.
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, FEC Advisory Opinion 2009-22
Senator Barack Obama, Federal Election Commission (FEC) Advisory Opinion 2007-03
Sought advisory opinion on solicitation and receipt of funds for general election while retaining eligibility for public funds if nominated.
Senator Ken Salazar, FEC Advisory Opinion 2004-45
Sought advisory opinion on proper interpretation of the "Millionaires' Amendment" refund provision.
Bill Nelson for U.S. Senate, FEC Matter Under Review 5789
Represented senate campaign in successful dismissal of FEC complaint.
Congressman John Dingell, FEC Matter Under Review 5600
Represented client and campaign in successful dismissal of FEC complaint.
EMILY's List, FEC Matter Under Review 5743
Represented client in successful dismissal of FEC complaint alleging unlawful coordination with candidate.
Tony Knowles for U.S. Senate, Matter Under Review 5576
Represented client in successful dismissal of FEC complaint involving alleged coordination with outside group.
Boswell for Congress, FEC Matter Under Review 5768
Represented client in successful dismissal of FEC complaint.
Capri Cafaro for Congress, FEC Alternative Dispute Resolution 232
Represented congressional campaign in successful settlement of FEC complaint.
Herrera for Congress, FEC Matter Under Review 5305
Represented congressional campaign and candidate in successful dismissal of FEC complaint involving alleged corporate facilitation of contributions.
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01.28.2010Supreme Court Makes Landmark Decision on Political Advertising FundingUpdatesThe U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Citizens United v. FEC, a case examining the legality of a documentary film released in 2008 about Hillary Clinton’s candidacy for president. In a 5-4 ruling, the court struck down laws banning independent electoral and issue advocacy sponsored by nonprofit and for-profit corporations.
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12.05.2011Pay-to-Play in the Financial Sector: Know the RulesGeneral Events
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09.08.2011Contributions to Parties, 527s, and 501(c)s: What Can We Give, and What Will They Do With Our Money?Speaking Engagements
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03.13.2010Campaign Finance After Citizens UnitedGeneral Events
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09.17.2009Lobbying the Executive BranchGeneral Events