Wiley Rein LLP


Caleb P. Burns
Practice Areas
Education
  • J.D., New York University School of Law; Moot Court Board; Winner & Best Oralist, New York Law School Labor and Employment Law Moot Court Competition
  • B.A., cum laude, Duke University
Bar & Court Admissions
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • New York Bar
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Caleb P. Burns

PARTNER

202.719.7451  |  cburns@wileyrein.com


Mr. Burns regularly advises federal officeholders, political candidates and committees, ideological organizations, trade associations, Fortune 50 corporations, other business organizations and private individuals on all aspects of political law including campaign finance, government ethics and lobbying law compliance.  He has particular experience representing clients in these matters before the Federal Election Commission (FEC), other federal and state administrative agencies and in federal and state courts. Chambers USA Leading Lawyers for Business (2010) has named Mr. Burns one of the nation’s “Up and Coming” practitioners in his field, noting that he “is applauded as ‘an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who provides solid advice.’” Mr. Burns also has been cited and quoted on political law topics in publications such as The Washington Post and Roll Call.


REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Litigates campaign finance cases in state and federal courts, notably the constitutional challenge to the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, McConnell v. FEC, 540 U.S. 93 (2003).
  • Assists clients with responses to and appearances in connection with grand jury, congressional and FEC investigations.
  • Represents clients in FEC and state campaign finance enforcement proceedings, rulemakings and advisory opinion requests.
  • Represents clients before the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE), Office of Government Ethics, the Senate Select Committee on Ethics and the House of Representatives Committee on Standards of Official Conduct in government ethics matters.
  • Counsels Members of Congress, Executive Branch officials, Executive Branch nominees and others regarding compliance with ethics laws and rules, including financial statements and other disclosure obligations associated with confirmation proceedings. 
  • Conducts legal compliance audits and internal investigations in connection with campaign finance, government ethics and lobbying activities. 
  • Provides regular counsel regarding compliance with campaign finance, government ethics and lobbying laws.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Member, Lawyers for Bush-Cheney (2000). Participated in the 2000 election recount efforts.
  • Outstanding Scholar Program, U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (1996-1997).

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

  • Vice-Chair, American Bar Association (ABA), Section on Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice, Committee on Legislative Process & Lobbying (July 2007).

HONORS & AWARDS

  • Listed by Chambers USA as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Up and Coming" (2010).

PUBLICATIONS

CURRENT | CHOOSE YEAR | VIEW ALL

SPEECHES

CURRENT | CHOOSE YEAR | VIEW ALL

  • Contributions to Parties, 527s and 501(c)s

    Caleb P. Burns, Speaker
    PLI's Corporate Political Activities 2010: Complying with Campaign Finance, Lobbying & Ethics Laws Conference
    October 5, 2010 | Washington, DC | More Information

NEWS RELEASES

CURRENT | CHOOSE YEAR | VIEW ALL

IN THE NEWS

CURRENT | CHOOSE YEAR | VIEW ALL
Top of the Page

TOOLS


ADVANCED SITE SEARCH



FILTER BY: