Alexandra 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.

In addition to her investigations practice, Alexandra advises clients on compliance with federal and state campaign finance, ethics, and lobbying laws, including sensitive matters. Her work frequently involves advising on the application of federal ethics rules arising in connection with government transitions, appointments, and engagements involving current or former public officials. She also represents clients in state-level campaign finance enforcement matters and compliance reviews.

Alexandra 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. Alexandra also regularly advises on compliance with the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and related reporting regimes, including the complex interplay between the LDA and FARA. 

Ms. Langton 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 written and speaks often on Foreign Agents Registration Act issues.