Overview
Political party governance consulting addresses disputes involving the internal rules, bylaws, and decision-making processes of political parties and affiliated organizations. MDT Expert Consulting provides access to political scientists, party officials, and governance specialists who evaluate whether party decisions, delegate selection processes, and internal governance actions complied with applicable party rules, state law, and constitutional requirements in contested nominations, party rule enforcement, and internal party litigation.
Pre-Litigation Support
Before litigation, political party governance experts help counsel assess the factual and legal basis for disputes arising from party governance decisions. They review party bylaws, convention rules, and internal correspondence to evaluate whether the party's actions complied with its own governing documents and applicable law.
Litigation Support
In litigation, political party governance experts assist in evaluating the adequacy of internal party procedures, assessing whether governance decisions were made in conformance with applicable rules, and providing context for the political and organizational dynamics underlying the dispute.
Arbitration Support
Political party governance experts address internal party disputes in alternative dispute resolution settings, including arbitration proceedings conducted pursuant to party bylaws or internal dispute resolution procedures.