Overview
Jason Abel, partner and head of Steptoe's Campaign Finance and Political Law practice, was featured in ABA Journal's 'Members Who Inspire' series in an article titled "Protecting the Vote is Central to Jason Abel's Career." 'Members Who Inspire' is an ABA Journal series profiling exceptional ABA members who are nominated for doing unique and important work.
The article traces Jason's longstanding commitment to protecting voting rights, beginning when he was a summer law clerk with the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund. It details pivotal moments in his career, including volunteering as a poll monitor as a 1L law student, serving as director of voter protection for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee in Mississippi and as chief counsel of the US Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
"Building this type of practice and working on these issues day-to-day was something that was very important to me," says Jason. The article further describes Jason's continued voter protection efforts, including taking on pro bono matters, teaching at George Washington University Law School and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, as well as being a member of the ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice. The article also noted Jason's plans to volunteer in a voter protection boiler room during the 2026 midterm elections.
Read the full article at ABA Journal. [Subscription Required]
