Marc Elias

Marc Elias is no longer a partner at Perkins Coie LLP. He left the firm in August 2021 to start his own firm, Elias Law Group LLP.13 Marc Elias is a prominent Democratic election lawyer and voting rights advocate. He is known for:

1. Founding Elias Law Group, a mission-driven firm committed to helping Democrats win, citizens vote, and progressives make change.46

2. Serving as general counsel for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign and John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign.5

3. Successfully arguing and winning four cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as dozens of cases in state supreme courts and U.S. courts of appeal.6

4. Leading legal efforts to combat challenges to the 2020 presidential election, winning over 60 legal victories against former President Trump and his allies.26

5. Founding Democracy Docket, a leading platform for progressive advocacy and information about voting rights, elections, redistricting, and democracy.46

Elias is widely recognized as a national authority on campaign finance, voting rights, and redistricting law. He has represented numerous Democratic politicians, including U.S. senators, governors, and representatives, as well as the Democratic National Committee and other party organizations.6