Each election year corporations and their leaders are inundated with requests to support federal, state and local candidates. For many companies, political engagement is not an option. Decisions by federal, state and local officials on a host of issues can mean the difference between success and failure for a corporation. At the same time, political activities once considered just part of doing business – such as fund-raising for candidates or making personal campaign contributions – can present a high-stakes compliance challenge for any company.

Here in bullet-point format are our “Top 5” tips for addressing the political law risks facing corporations this election year.