Attorney Michael Roberson

Michael C. Roberson

OF COUNSEL

Former Nevada Senate Majority Leader Michael Roberson leads the firm’s Election and Political Law Practice. Mr. Roberson also practices in the areas of Administrative and Regulatory Law, Government Affairs, and Litigation and Appeals. As a current Commissioner of the Uniform Law Commission, former Nevada legislative leader, and a veteran of dozens of political campaigns and ballot initiatives, Mr. Roberson’s practice is focused on the nexus between politics and law.

Michael Roberson’s Election and Political Law Practice offers counsel to individuals and organizations engaging in the world of politics and public policy, including political candidates and parties, elected and other public officials, legislative caucuses, PACs, and ballot advocacy groups, trade associations, business and labor organizations, social welfare organizations, campaign consultants and vendors.

Mr. Roberson advises clients on a full range of Election and Political Law matters, including:

  • state and federal election laws
  • campaign finance compliance
  • PAC formation, governance, and compliance
  • ballot initiatives, voter registration drives, and recalls
  • independent expenditure campaigns
  • ballot access and voting rights
  • election contests
  • ethics investigations

Professional or Trade Affiliations:

Community Involvement:

  • Nevada State Senate:
  • Majority Leader – 2014-2016
  • Minority Leader – 2012-2014, 2016-2018
  • Spring Valley Hospital, Board of Governors, previous
  • Advanced Technologies Academy, Advisory Board Member, previous
  • NAIOP, Government Affairs Member, previous

Admitted to Practice:

  • State of Nevada

Education:

  • University of Kansas School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1996
  • University of Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies (Political Science), 1993