Karl J. Sandstrom
Senior Counsel

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Karl Sandstrom is a nationally recognized authority on the regulation of political activity. He represents clients before federal and state courts, administrative agencies and legislative bodies in matters arising ethics and lobbying, campaign finance, communication, corporate governance, civil service and tax law. He writes and speaks frequently on the subject of governmental regulation of the political process. His articles have appeared in national publications including the New York Times and the Washington Post. He has appeared on national television and radio programs including Good Morning America, CBS News, National Public Radio and the PBS Newshour.

He has testified before House and Senate Committees of the U.S. Congress. He is a regular speaker at conferences and programs examining how government regulates politics, lobbying and campaign financing.

Professional Leadership

  • Washington College of Law, American University, Adjunct Professor of Law, present
  • Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research, Wharton School of Business, Board of Advisors, present


Related Employment

  • Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C., Commissioner, 1998 - 2002
  • U.S. Department of Labor, Administrative Review Board, Washington, D.C., Chairman, 1994 - 1998
  • Association of State Democratic Chairs, Washington, D.C., General Counsel, 1992 - 1993
  • American University, Washington, D.C., Adjunct Professor, 1989 - 1993
  • U.S. House of Representatives, Subcommittee on Elections, Washington, D.C., Staff Director, 1988 - 1992
  • U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker's Task Force on Electoral Reform, Washington, D.C., Staff Director, 1989 - 1991
  • Democratic National Convention, Rules Committee, Washington, D.C., Staff Director, 1988
  • U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on House Administration, Washington, D.C., Deputy Chief Counsel, 1979 - 1988
  • Democratic National Committee, Washington, D.C., Counsel, 1977 - 1979


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