David E. Owens
In the political sphere, Dave has served as outside counsel to presidential, Senate, and House campaigns, as well as super PACs and ballot measure committees, advising on advertising, fundraising, disclosure, and governance. He also provides day-to-day legal and strategic counsel to House and Senate offices and to politically active nonprofits—including 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations—on advocacy, grantmaking, and compliance with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) political activity rules.
Dave regularly helps clients build and refine political law compliance programs, including corporate policies on political engagement, PAC governance frameworks, and training for legal, compliance, and government affairs teams. He has conducted internal audits of PAC activity, lobbying and ethics compliance, and political and charitable giving practices.
Drawing on his experience as in-house counsel at a global technology company, Dave offers clients prompt, practical advice grounded in a deep understanding of both legal risk and operational realities. Clients value his ability to anticipate regulatory pitfalls and translate complex requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
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Credentials
Education
- J.D. with honors Catholic University 2011
- Staff editor, The Catholic University Law Review
- B.A. Law and Society American University 2008
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, 2024 – 2025
- Chambers USA, Political Law, Up and Coming, 2025