Andrew G. Woodson

Andrew routinely counsels political candidates, federal officeholders, corporations, trade associations, and other organizations in complying with state and federal campaign finance, ethics and lobbying laws.

Representative Matters

• Assists candidates, corporations and trade associations in complying with campaign finance, ethics, lobbying, and other areas of political law.
• Defends and assists clients in enforcement proceedings before the Federal Election Commission (FEC), House Ethics Committee inquiries, and grand jury investigations.
• Prepares advisory opinion request letters for clients seeking formal advice in complying with federal and state campaign finance laws.
• Represents clients in negotiations with the FEC's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) office.
• Counsels candidates running for federal office at all stages of the electoral process.
• Litigates in state and federal court to protect clients' First Amendment rights.

Professional Experience

• Counsel, Federal Election Commission, Office of Commissioner Lee E. Goodman (2013-2015)
• White House Intern, Office of the Counsel to the President (2003)
• Legal Clerk, Republican National Committee, Redistricting Division (2002)
• Legislative Assistant, Office of U.S. Representative Eric Cantor (2001)

Affiliations

• The Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL)
• Public Affairs Council (PAC)
• State Government Affairs Council (SGAC)