Jennie Skelton
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Amy Kellogg
Jennie is knowledgeable, responsive and a pleasure to work with. I first met Jennie when I was serving as chair of the Government Affairs Practice Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association, and I was looking for a speaker for a CLE I was organizing. Jennie's knowledge and skill as a speaker was inspiring, and I was honored to get to continue to work with her over the years. I go to Jennie with all of my political law questions and highly recommend her to any of my colleagues and clients who would benefit from her expertise.
Amy Kellogg
Jennie is knowledgeable, responsive and a pleasure to work with. I first met Jennie when I was serving as chair of the Government Affairs Practice Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association, and I was looking for a speaker for a CLE I was organizing. Jennie's knowledge and skill as a speaker was inspiring, and I was honored to get to continue to work with her over the years. I go to Jennie with all of my political law questions and highly recommend her to any of my colleagues and clients who would benefit from her expertise.
Amy Kellogg
Jennie is knowledgeable, responsive and a pleasure to work with. I first met Jennie when I was serving as chair of the Government Affairs Practice Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association, and I was looking for a speaker for a CLE I was organizing. Jennie's knowledge and skill as a speaker was inspiring, and I was honored to get to continue to work with her over the years. I go to Jennie with all of my political law questions and highly recommend her to any of my colleagues and clients who would benefit from her expertise.
Amy Kellogg
Jennie is knowledgeable, responsive and a pleasure to work with. I first met Jennie when I was serving as chair of the Government Affairs Practice Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association, and I was looking for a speaker for a CLE I was organizing. Jennie's knowledge and skill as a speaker was inspiring, and I was honored to get to continue to work with her over the years. I go to Jennie with all of my political law questions and highly recommend her to any of my colleagues and clients who would benefit from her expertise.
Credentials
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Certificate in Goverment Affairs
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Experience
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Politicom Law LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder/Partner
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Oct 2016 - Present
- Expertise in political law and ethics issues, including federal, state and local lobby, campaign finance, "pay-to-play," gift, "revolving door" and ethics laws and compliance. - Representation of public officials and entities with pending enforcement matters before federal, state and local ethics agencies. - Assist entities and individuals with the development and administration of comprehensive lobby compliance programs, "pay-to-play" compliance programs, and campaign… Show more - Expertise in political law and ethics issues, including federal, state and local lobby, campaign finance, "pay-to-play," gift, "revolving door" and ethics laws and compliance. - Representation of public officials and entities with pending enforcement matters before federal, state and local ethics agencies. - Assist entities and individuals with the development and administration of comprehensive lobby compliance programs, "pay-to-play" compliance programs, and campaign contribution compliance (both corporate and PAC) at the federal, state and local level. - Counsel Fortune 500 business entities, non-profit organizations and individuals on contribution, lobby and ethics legal and compliance issues nationwide, including the preparation and filing of disclosure filings. - Provide counsel regarding state and local gift activity, conflicts of interests and "revolving door" issues. - Serves as counsel and professional treasurer for federal and state PACs, as well as ballot measure committees. - Assist companies and non-profit entities with legal counsel regarding the filing of federal lobbying reports under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), as well as compliance with the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. Show less - Expertise in political law and ethics issues, including federal, state and local lobby, campaign finance, "pay-to-play," gift, "revolving door" and ethics laws and compliance. - Representation of public officials and entities with pending enforcement matters before federal, state and local ethics agencies. - Assist entities and individuals with the development and administration of comprehensive lobby compliance programs, "pay-to-play" compliance programs, and campaign… Show more - Expertise in political law and ethics issues, including federal, state and local lobby, campaign finance, "pay-to-play," gift, "revolving door" and ethics laws and compliance. - Representation of public officials and entities with pending enforcement matters before federal, state and local ethics agencies. - Assist entities and individuals with the development and administration of comprehensive lobby compliance programs, "pay-to-play" compliance programs, and campaign contribution compliance (both corporate and PAC) at the federal, state and local level. - Counsel Fortune 500 business entities, non-profit organizations and individuals on contribution, lobby and ethics legal and compliance issues nationwide, including the preparation and filing of disclosure filings. - Provide counsel regarding state and local gift activity, conflicts of interests and "revolving door" issues. - Serves as counsel and professional treasurer for federal and state PACs, as well as ballot measure committees. - Assist companies and non-profit entities with legal counsel regarding the filing of federal lobbying reports under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), as well as compliance with the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. Show less
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Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni LLP
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United States
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Partner
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Jul 2004 - Oct 2016
- Representation of public officials and entities with pending enforcement matters before federal, state and local ethics agencies. - Expertise in political law and ethics issues, including federal, state and local lobby, campaign finance, "pay-to-play," gift, "revolving door" and ethics laws and compliance. - Counsel Fortune 500 business entities, non-profit organizations and individuals on contribution, lobby and ethics legal and compliance issues nationwide, including the… Show more - Representation of public officials and entities with pending enforcement matters before federal, state and local ethics agencies. - Expertise in political law and ethics issues, including federal, state and local lobby, campaign finance, "pay-to-play," gift, "revolving door" and ethics laws and compliance. - Counsel Fortune 500 business entities, non-profit organizations and individuals on contribution, lobby and ethics legal and compliance issues nationwide, including the preparation and filing of disclosure filings. - Provide counsel regarding state and local gift activity, conflicts of interests and "revolving door" issues. - Assist companies and non-profit entities with legal counsel regarding the filing of federal lobbying reports under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), as well as compliance with the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. - Serves as counsel and professional treasurer for federal and state PACs, as well as ballot measure committees. - Assist entities and individuals with the development and administration of comprehensive lobby compliance programs, "pay-to-play" compliance programs, and campaign contribution compliance (both corporate and PAC) at the federal, state and local level. Show less - Representation of public officials and entities with pending enforcement matters before federal, state and local ethics agencies. - Expertise in political law and ethics issues, including federal, state and local lobby, campaign finance, "pay-to-play," gift, "revolving door" and ethics laws and compliance. - Counsel Fortune 500 business entities, non-profit organizations and individuals on contribution, lobby and ethics legal and compliance issues nationwide, including the… Show more - Representation of public officials and entities with pending enforcement matters before federal, state and local ethics agencies. - Expertise in political law and ethics issues, including federal, state and local lobby, campaign finance, "pay-to-play," gift, "revolving door" and ethics laws and compliance. - Counsel Fortune 500 business entities, non-profit organizations and individuals on contribution, lobby and ethics legal and compliance issues nationwide, including the preparation and filing of disclosure filings. - Provide counsel regarding state and local gift activity, conflicts of interests and "revolving door" issues. - Assist companies and non-profit entities with legal counsel regarding the filing of federal lobbying reports under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), as well as compliance with the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. - Serves as counsel and professional treasurer for federal and state PACs, as well as ballot measure committees. - Assist entities and individuals with the development and administration of comprehensive lobby compliance programs, "pay-to-play" compliance programs, and campaign contribution compliance (both corporate and PAC) at the federal, state and local level. Show less
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Fair Political Practices Commission
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commission Counsel, Enforcement Division
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Jun 2002 - Jun 2004
- Investigate and prosecute violations of the Political Reform Act, including determination of whether prosecution was warranted and if so, whether to proceed civilly or administratively. - In cases warranting prosecution, management of the enforcement action through the filing and prosecution of a civil complaint or administrative action, including pre-trial/hearing discovery, the drafting of pleadings, and appearances in the Superior Courts of the State of California or before an… Show more - Investigate and prosecute violations of the Political Reform Act, including determination of whether prosecution was warranted and if so, whether to proceed civilly or administratively. - In cases warranting prosecution, management of the enforcement action through the filing and prosecution of a civil complaint or administrative action, including pre-trial/hearing discovery, the drafting of pleadings, and appearances in the Superior Courts of the State of California or before an Administrative Law Judge. - Extensive research and drafting of legal memoranda, pleadings, stipulations, legislation and enforcement-related regulations for the Enforcement Division. - Complex negotiations on behalf of the agency regarding various Political Reform Act violations. - Analysis of pending legislation impacting the Political Reform Act and recommendation for Agency support or opposition. Show less - Investigate and prosecute violations of the Political Reform Act, including determination of whether prosecution was warranted and if so, whether to proceed civilly or administratively. - In cases warranting prosecution, management of the enforcement action through the filing and prosecution of a civil complaint or administrative action, including pre-trial/hearing discovery, the drafting of pleadings, and appearances in the Superior Courts of the State of California or before an… Show more - Investigate and prosecute violations of the Political Reform Act, including determination of whether prosecution was warranted and if so, whether to proceed civilly or administratively. - In cases warranting prosecution, management of the enforcement action through the filing and prosecution of a civil complaint or administrative action, including pre-trial/hearing discovery, the drafting of pleadings, and appearances in the Superior Courts of the State of California or before an Administrative Law Judge. - Extensive research and drafting of legal memoranda, pleadings, stipulations, legislation and enforcement-related regulations for the Enforcement Division. - Complex negotiations on behalf of the agency regarding various Political Reform Act violations. - Analysis of pending legislation impacting the Political Reform Act and recommendation for Agency support or opposition. Show less
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Deloitte & Touche LLP
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United States
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Alternative Medicine
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Senior Tax Associate
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Sep 1999 - Nov 2001
- Analysis of U.S. tax treatment of Employee Benefit issues, including 401(k), Health, Welfare, Pension and Cafeteria Plans. Drafted qualified employee benefit and fringe benefit plans. Addressed all aspects of executive compensation and qualified plans, including issues involving mergers and acquisitions, international employee benefits planning, federal and state payroll reporting and retirement planning for small businesses. Counseled high-tech clients extensively on Section 280(g) Golden… Show more - Analysis of U.S. tax treatment of Employee Benefit issues, including 401(k), Health, Welfare, Pension and Cafeteria Plans. Drafted qualified employee benefit and fringe benefit plans. Addressed all aspects of executive compensation and qualified plans, including issues involving mergers and acquisitions, international employee benefits planning, federal and state payroll reporting and retirement planning for small businesses. Counseled high-tech clients extensively on Section 280(g) Golden Parachute Payment liability, excise tax implications and calculations. - Client Counseling regarding U.S. tax treatment of various forms of domestic and foreign personal holding companies. Provided strategic tax planning to clients engaged in tax-free reorganizations or partially / fully taxable purchases, as well as the tax implications arising from purchase and sale of businesses, issuance of securities and corporate liquidations and redemptions. - Examined state regulatory law, income tax, sales and use tax, and property tax for both blue chip and emerging growth companies. Assisted in strategic tax planning to minimize tax liability and capitalize on federal, state and local business credits and incentives. - Researched various federal, state and local tax issues involving individuals and trusts. Provided tax advice and tax return preparation services to high net worth individuals and trusts, including grantor retained annuity trusts and charitable remainder unitrusts. Show less - Analysis of U.S. tax treatment of Employee Benefit issues, including 401(k), Health, Welfare, Pension and Cafeteria Plans. Drafted qualified employee benefit and fringe benefit plans. Addressed all aspects of executive compensation and qualified plans, including issues involving mergers and acquisitions, international employee benefits planning, federal and state payroll reporting and retirement planning for small businesses. Counseled high-tech clients extensively on Section 280(g) Golden… Show more - Analysis of U.S. tax treatment of Employee Benefit issues, including 401(k), Health, Welfare, Pension and Cafeteria Plans. Drafted qualified employee benefit and fringe benefit plans. Addressed all aspects of executive compensation and qualified plans, including issues involving mergers and acquisitions, international employee benefits planning, federal and state payroll reporting and retirement planning for small businesses. Counseled high-tech clients extensively on Section 280(g) Golden Parachute Payment liability, excise tax implications and calculations. - Client Counseling regarding U.S. tax treatment of various forms of domestic and foreign personal holding companies. Provided strategic tax planning to clients engaged in tax-free reorganizations or partially / fully taxable purchases, as well as the tax implications arising from purchase and sale of businesses, issuance of securities and corporate liquidations and redemptions. - Examined state regulatory law, income tax, sales and use tax, and property tax for both blue chip and emerging growth companies. Assisted in strategic tax planning to minimize tax liability and capitalize on federal, state and local business credits and incentives. - Researched various federal, state and local tax issues involving individuals and trusts. Provided tax advice and tax return preparation services to high net worth individuals and trusts, including grantor retained annuity trusts and charitable remainder unitrusts. Show less
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Education
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2001 - 2002
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law
Master of Laws (LLM), Government and Public Policy -
1996 - 1999
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD), Certificate in Government Affairs -
1992 - 1996
University of the Pacific
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Pre-Law
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