Norm Coleman
Hogan Lovells
Who they are.
Former Republican senator from Minnesota (2003-2009) and current chair of the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC). Joined Hogan Lovells as a senior counsel after losing his 2008 Senate race to Al Franken in one of the longest recounts in US history. Coleman's practice straddles federal-policy work, RJC chairmanship, and Israel-related advisory.
The clients.
Gov to K Street.
Pattern: senior government role → private lobbying / advisory work that touches the same policy area. See The Revolving Door for the full pattern across every tracked lobbyist.
Sources.
Questions about Norm Coleman.
Is Norm Coleman a lobbyist?
Coleman serves as a senior counsel at Hogan Lovells, where he has been registered on LD-2 filings tied to specific federal engagements. He also chairs the Republican Jewish Coalition, a major pro-Israel political organization.
What is the Republican Jewish Coalition?
The RJC is a national Republican-aligned advocacy organization focused on pro-Israel policy and Republican Jewish outreach. It runs both a 501(c)(4) advocacy arm and an affiliated PAC. Norm Coleman has chaired the organization since the early 2010s.
What did Coleman do in the Senate?
Coleman represented Minnesota in the Senate from 2003 to 2009, focusing on foreign policy, energy, and government oversight. He lost the 2008 race to Al Franken after a months-long recount and legal fight.