Ron Jacobs advises clients on political law, nonprofit organizations, and crisis management. Ron helps corporations, associations, campaigns, and charities navigate the complex intersection of law, politics, and public scrutiny. His practice spans congressional investigations, agency rulemakings, internal investigations, litigation strategy, and media relations. Ron is known for providing practical, strategic guidance that balances legal requirements with reputational and political risk. Ron co-chairs Venable's nationally recognized Political Law practice, advising Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, charities, campaigns, super PACs, and political vendors on compliance with campaign finance, lobbying disclosure, gift and ethics rules, pay-to-play laws, and tax implications of political activities.

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Ranked by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 as one of the nation’s leading attorneys in political law and nonprofit organizations, Ron is widely recognized for his experience in government compliance, crisis management, and regulatory strategy. He has developed political compliance programs for major corporations and leading associations that lobby and make political contributions nationwide. Clients value his ability to interpret and harmonize the often-contradictory rules that apply across jurisdictions.

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