Stephanie Olivo, the longtime director of compliance at the N.J. Election Law Enforcement Commission, has joined McCarter & English, the firm announced this week.
Olivo, in her position at ELEC since 2015, was responsible for compliance with a number of laws administered by the agency, including the filing and reporting of contributions by corporations and individuals to candidates and officeholders, as well as required disclosures by companies holding government contracts, and regular reporting by legislative agents.
She will bring that ELEC experience to the firm, where she will advise corporate clients on compliance with the rules and regulations governing their participation in the civic process, including campaign finance, political contributions, PAC activities, reporting and registration requirements, corporate gifts, and pay-to-play laws at both the state and federal levels.
Olivo, who is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, will work out of the firm’s offices across both states. She is eager for the opportunity.
“I am looking forward to helping businesses and organizations engaging in the public arena,” she said. “The move is a natural fit, and working with top-quality colleagues who share the same end goal — to provide the best outcome for clients — is very exciting.”