

Shelby A. Rampolo
- Washington, D.C.
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Shelby advises lobbying firms, corporations, and individuals on political law matters and is an experienced business litigator.
Shelby Rampolo represents clients in political law counseling, white collar and public corruption investigations, and complex business litigation. Her work includes counseling on a wide spectrum of legal issues, including federal employment bans, state and local lobbying laws, compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and federal and state ethics laws related to the provision of gifts and things of value to public officials. Shelby's proficiency in federal ethics has led to successful representations in high-profile congressional ethics investigations before the U.S. House Committee on Ethics and Office of Congressional Ethics, as well as in investigations led by the U.S. Department of Justice and state attorney's offices.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D., with highest honors, Order of the Coif, Senior Projects Editor, The George Washington Law Review, 2020
- Michigan State University, B.A., Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, High Honors, 2016
Bar and Court Admissions
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District of Columbia
Related Employment
- Perkins Coie LLP, Washington D.C., Summer Associate, 2019
Professional Recognition
Recipient of the "Laura N. Rinaldi Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award," 2023
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025