Media Mentions
2010
Bobby Burchfield discussed for The Hill’s Pundits Blog (February 8) the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, which overturned a portions of the McCain-Feingold law banning corporate advocacy ads before federal elections. Citing “the self-evident point that the First Amendment does not distinguish among speakers,” Mr. Burchfield supported the view that corporate advocacy is a legitimate form of political commentary. “[I]t makes no sense for Fox Broadcasting, the Washington Post Company, or other major media to have the right to editorialize, endorse or attack candidates on Election Eve, while the National Rifle Association, NARAL or even Exxon cannot,” he stated.
2009
Bobby Burchfield was quoted by the New Jersey Law Journal on December 7 concerning a federal judge’s ruling that modifies a consent decree that has limited ballot security and poll-watching activities around the country, and that sets a date eight years from now to end the decree. Mr. Burchfield, who represents the Republican National Committee in seeking to have the decree vacated, called the ruling “a step in the right direction” but said that an appeal is a “distinct possibility,” adding that his client will continue to seek a “truly level playing field with the DNC [Democratic National Committee] in terms of election day activities.”
Bobby R. Burchfield, Elections & Political Law, Trial
Bobby Burchfield was quoted by the National Law Journal on November 16 concerning the appointment of Robert Bauer to be White House Counsel. Mr. Burchfield, who opposed Mr. Bauer in Bush v. Gore and other cases over the years, called him “quite a capable attorney. I don’t always agree with him. But I do respect him, and I believe he’s very able.”
2008
Washington, D.C. trial lawyers Abbe Lowell and Bobby Burchfield were quoted on October 13 in the Legal Times regarding the lawyers in New York and D.C. being called to represent executives and companies involved in the economic crisis. Messrs. Lowell and Burchfield expect the white-collar work to increase as more companies are investigated. "In the past couple weeks we've got calls from a financial services industry company and a hedge fund company… This is just at the front end. There are some executives out there who know they're next on the spot," said Mr. Lowell. "The expertise is located in Washington and will be incredibly valuable to these senior executives," said Mr. Burchfield. He continued, "You need a sophisticated, wise attorney to walk you through the pros and cons of testifying to Congress, and to achieve both goals: not being indicted and not damaging your reputations. It's a difficult balance."
Bobby R. Burchfield, Abbe D. Lowell, Markets Restructuring, Trial, White-Collar Criminal Defense
Bobby R. Burchfield was quoted in the June/July issue of Worth in an article regarding how wealthy citizens who choose public service careers must structure their finances in ways that are solid yet completely transparent. Mr. Burchfield noted that to avoid financial conflicts of interest, those holding public office can recuse themselves from votes or official business that may impact their financial holdings. "The rules say, 'Have you voted or acted on a matter that you reasonably expect to provide to you or someone in your family the prospect of personal gain?' I tell clients that just living up to the letter of the law is not enough. If you’re going to avoid controversy, you have to be cognizant of not just the law but the prevailing standards of ethics within the political community and within the media community," he said.
Bobby R. Burchfield, Elections & Political Law, Trial
2007
The Washingtonian released its fifth list of "Big Guns" in the December 2007 issue. The Washingtonian selects "Big Guns" based on peer recommendations and follow-up interviews. The following McDermott lawyers were named "Big Guns": Bobby R. Burchfield, Joel M. Freed, Abbe D. Lowell and Blake D. Rubin.
Bobby R. Burchfield, Joel M. Freed, Abbe D. Lowell, Blake D. Rubin, Intellectual Property, Tax, Trial
Bobby R. Burchfield was quoted in the October issue of Washington Lawyer regarding whether there should be a reform in the electoral system as the nation prepares for the 2008 presidential election. Mr. Burchfield commented on his support of the electoral college and why changing to national direct elections may not be the answer. "It doesn't persuade me that the system is bad, to say that sometimes the system produces a result that a different system would produce differently," he stated. Mr. Burchfield further commented on the shift that would result if national direct elections for presidential campaigns became the standard. "The popular vote would tend to push candidates into population centers. They would have to go where the people are rather than allocate their campaigns throughout the country," he said.
Bobby R. Burchfield, Elections & Political Law, Trial
Bobby Burchfield was quoted in the Bar Talk column of the January American Lawyer in regard to the Federalist Society Ball in November.
2006
On November 13, Bobby Burchfield was mentioned in an Associated Press story that appeared in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times and The Washington Post, regarding the announcement of the Rudy Giuliani Presidential Exploratory Committee, Inc. Mr. Burchfield was listed on the paperwork as the attorney advising Giuliani.
Bobby R. Burchfield, Elections & Political Law, Trial
Michael Anthony, Bobby Burchfield, Gordon Greenberg, Christopher Jedrey, Ray Lupo, Terry McMahon, Michael Pope, Richard Smith and Jeffrey Stone will be recognized in the fall edition of Lawdragon magazine on its annual survey of the top 500 lawyers in the United States, the Lawdragon 500.
Michael F. Anthony, Bobby R. Burchfield, Gordon A. Greenberg, Christopher M. Jedrey, Raphael V. Lupo, Terrence P. McMahon, Michael A. Pope PC, Richard W. Smith, Jeffrey E. Stone, Corporate, Health, Intellectual Property, Trial
2005
Bobby Burchfield was listed in the inaugural issue (October 2005) of Law Dragon, a new national legal publication, among the top 500 lawyers in the United States, which represents less than one percent of the lawyer population.
Bobby Burchfield was listed among the Greater Washington Legal Elite in the August issue of Washington Smart CEO. The magazine contacted thousands of lawyers in the Washington, D.C. area asking them to assess their peers and colleagues and nominate those whom they believe to be among the top Washington, D.C. attorneys.
