Ever since I could remember I have always been interested in learning about law and politics. Therefore, I decided to interview Zach Parks, who is currently a lawyer for Covington & Burling LLP and also studied Political Science. I was introduced to Zach Parks by my bishop back at home in Virginia. Parks and I had our informational interview over the phone. The reason I chose him was because he is a member of LDS church and a BYU graduate, which makes it easier for us to relate due to our similar background.
After graduating from J. Reuben Clark Law school, Parks entered the workforce as a law clerk for Judge Thomas B. Griffith on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. He has been practicing law for over ten years now. Unlike the traditional attorney, Parks does not spend time in the courtroom. In 2006 he was offered an advising position for Covington & Burling LLP, which Parks took. Today he advises “corporations, trade associations, campaigns, …show more content…
He assists clients with election law, campaign finance, pay-to-play and PAC issues. He educates corporate executives and lobbyists the rules regarding Federal Election Campaign Act, the Lobbying Disclosure Act, the Ethics in Government Act, the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s pay-to-play laws. Parks's goal is to help clients comply with the election and political laws within the United States.
Throughout our conversation, I found the people he has worked with very interesting. For example, during the 2012 election Parks served on the Romney for President, Inc. volunteer legal team. He has also represented clients such as Apple, the National Football League, IBM Corporation and other major companies. He has spent countless hours working with clients. Another aspect about Parks I found fascinating is that he is the founder and chair of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society’s Political and Election Law
After graduating from J. Reuben Clark Law school, Parks entered the workforce as a law clerk for Judge Thomas B. Griffith on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. He has been practicing law for over ten years now. Unlike the traditional attorney, Parks does not spend time in the courtroom. In 2006 he was offered an advising position for Covington & Burling LLP, which Parks took. Today he advises “corporations, trade associations, campaigns, …show more content…
He assists clients with election law, campaign finance, pay-to-play and PAC issues. He educates corporate executives and lobbyists the rules regarding Federal Election Campaign Act, the Lobbying Disclosure Act, the Ethics in Government Act, the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s pay-to-play laws. Parks's goal is to help clients comply with the election and political laws within the United States.
Throughout our conversation, I found the people he has worked with very interesting. For example, during the 2012 election Parks served on the Romney for President, Inc. volunteer legal team. He has also represented clients such as Apple, the National Football League, IBM Corporation and other major companies. He has spent countless hours working with clients. Another aspect about Parks I found fascinating is that he is the founder and chair of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society’s Political and Election Law