Stephanie Olivo, formerly the director of compliance at the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC), has joined McCarter & English as special counsel, according to an announcement by the firm. She will be based out of the Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia offices.
In her position at ELEC, Olivo 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.
Olivo 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, the announcement said.
“I am excited to join McCarter, and I am looking forward to helping businesses and organizations engaging in the public arena,” Olivo 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.”