Alex Langton is an associate in Covington’s Election and Political Law Practice Group in the firm’s Washington, DC office. Her practice focuses on representing corporations, nonprofit organizations, public officials, and individuals in high-stakes matters involving legal, political, and reputational risk. She routinely counsels clients in matters arising from investigations and enforcement actions by the Department of Justice, the Federal Election Commission, congressional committees, and state regulatory authorities, as well as related internal investigations.

Alex also advises clients on compliance with federal and state campaign finance, ethics, and lobbying laws, including sensitive matters arising from government transitions, political appointments, and engagements involving current or former public officials.

Alex has particular expertise in the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and is deeply involved in all aspects of FARA compliance and enforcement. She regularly interacts with the Department of Justice’s FARA Unit and advises clients on the design, implementation, and maintenance of sophisticated FARA compliance programs, including internal policies, tailored training programs, and registration and reporting obligations. She also represents clients in high-profile civil and criminal FARA enforcement matters, including internal investigations, retroactive registrations, and disputes with the government. Alex also regularly advises on compliance with federal gift rules and the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), including the complex interplay between the LDA and FARA.

Alex is one of the few experts in the country on state, or “baby FARA,” laws and how they interact with the federal FARA statute.

She has been quoted in national publications regarding FARA, including Politico, Bloomberg, The National Law Journal, and Global News. She has also written and speaks often on FARA issues.