DEMS/LEGAL/TRUMP FAMILY/JARED KUSHNER: “Washington lawyer Abbe Lowell has represented high-profile clients on both sides of the political spectrum—a Republican governor, a conservative super-lobbyist and a former Democratic vice-presidential nominee—and even played a key role in defending President Bill Clinton during his impeachment proceedings.
Now, he is simultaneously representing major players in separate cases that could have big implications for both parties.
Last week, Mr. Lowell launched his courtroom defense of Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat facing federal charges that he sold political favors for luxurious trips and campaign contributions. If Mr. Menendez is convicted and leaves the Senate, it could further tilt the balance in the chamber toward the GOP.
Mr. Lowell is also representing Jared Kushner, the son-in-law and senior adviser to President Donald Trump. Mr. Kushner faces scrutiny from congressional and federal investigators over his dealings with Russians in the 2016 campaign. Mr. Lowell’s ability to keep Mr. Kushner from becoming a target of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of possible collusion between Russia and Mr. Trump’s campaign could affect Mr. Trump’s presidency.
Mr. Lowell’s decades of representing major Washington figures in trouble, including 2004 Democratic vice-presidential candidate John Edwards, led to his unusual situation juggling arguably the two biggest political cases unfolding today.”
-Del Quentin Wilber, “Both Parties Turn to Lawyer Abbe Lowell in High-Stakes Cases,” The Wall Street Journal online, Sept. 11, 2017 07:10pm