If you are a candidate for public office or have been elected to public office, you should consult with a lawyer who practices in the area of election or campaign law. A politician likely needs an attorney to:
- Draft or review proposed legislation
- Research and advise on state and federal campaign finance laws, campaign registration requirements, lobbying endeavors, and state and federal criminal laws
- Investigate or research the opposing candidate, his associates and associations, and the policies he or she advocates
- Draft and negotiate contracts
- Litigate matters, including attempts to get someone or something on or off the ballot or suing an interloper for defamation
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Kyle Bristow was heavily involved in politics and once worked as the special projects intern for the Virginia-based Leadership Institute, which teaches political technology. As an intern, he attended training seminars that include:
- Public Relations School
- Future Candidate School
- Political Voter Mail School
- Public Speaking Workshop (1, 2, and 3)
- Effective Television Techniques Workshop (1 and 2)
- Youth Leadership School (“The Boot Camp of Politics”)
- Student Publications Workshop (Basic and Advance)
- Campus Election Workshop
Through his involvement in politics, Kyle Bristow has been involved in numerous local, state, and federal campaign efforts; has participated in public panel discussions and debates that coverer a multitude of subjects; and has been interviewed in major newspapers and television news programs.