Brian Farnkoff
Of Counsel, Bernstein Shur | Government & Public Affairs Practice Group, Campaign Finance Counsel | Fmr. Senior Counsel, Office of Legal Policy, U.S. Department of Justice | Fmr. General Counsel, For Our Future Super PAC
- Role
- of Counsel Attorney at Bernstein Shur
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Farnkoff
Two decades of legal and political experience. Formerly at DOJ and USAO-DC. Election law, campaign finance compliance, voter protection, and non-profit tax law.
Experience
of Counsel Attorney
Oct 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Campaign Finance & Election Law: Advising PACs, nonprofits, candidates, and other political committees on campaign finance laws, including compliance with the Federal Election Campaign Act and state and local laws; advising on Super PAC registration, reporting, and disclaimer requirements; and resolving enforcement actions before the FEC and state campaign finance authorities.• Nonprofit Advocacy & Tax-Exempt Organizations: Establishing, structuring, and providing counsel to 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), and other organizations engaged in grassroots lobbying, issue advocacy, voter registration, public education, grantmaking, and direct electoral activity; negotiating grant agreements, cost-sharing arrangements, fiscal sponsorships, and other contracts; drafting and filing IRS exemption applications and annual Form 990s; assisting with legal risk assessments and mitigation.• Congressional Investigations: Preparing individuals to face politically sensitive government investigations, appear before high-stakes Congressional hearings, and review and respond to requests for materials and documents.• Political Consulting: Advising political consultants and public relations firms on campaign finance compliance, coordination and Firewall Policies, fundraising activities and events, and contract negotiations with candidate committees and political entities.• Election Recounts & Voter Access: Designing and executing election recount and post-election planning strategies for candidates and campaigns; training volunteers and attorneys in voting access, election integrity, and voter protection.• Corporate Governance: Drafting, reviewing, and enforcing internal corporate board governance bylaws and policies; registering and filing entities with taxing authorities and other state agencies.
Education
Boston Latin School
High School Diploma
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
J.D., Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
Hamilton College
BA, Public Policy
Skills
- Policy Analysis
- Legislative Research
- Research
- Political Science
- Public Policy
- Strategic Communications
- Political Communication
- Political Campaigns
- Nonprofits
- Grassroots
- Politics
- Non-Profits
- Grassroots Organizing
- Community Outreach
- Legislative Relations
- Legal Research
- Legislation
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