Through the Revolving Door: Artur Davis Lands Lobbying Spot

Glynn Wilson

Artur Davis sucking on a cocktail straw

Before the New Congress is Even Sworn In

Outgoing U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, who ran for governor of Alabama last year and lost in a Democratic primary, will bring his short political resume to the law firm and lobby shop SNR Denton, according to a company press release.

Davis served Alabama’s 7th Congressional District for four two-year terms in a seat he could have held for life. He chucked it all and will now join SNR Denton, “representing individual and corporate clients in criminal and civil fraud matters in a range of areas, including securities and financial crimes, public corruption and the Foreign and Corrupt Practice Act,” according to the news release. Although it should be pointed out that in the new private sector position, Davis will be defending individuals and corporations charged with criminal and civil fraud, not championing the vicims of his clients.

Lawyers and law firms rank as his No. 1 campaign contributor during his congressional career, accounting for more than $560,700 in donations, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.

Lobbyists are No. 17 out of the more than 120 industries and special interest areas the Center tracks, with more than $70,000 in contributions.

Through the first nine months of 2010, SNR Denton reported $2.17 million in lobbying income, according to federal disclosure reports.

SNR Denton’s client base includes the National Rifle Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and for-profit education firm Apollo Group.

Visit OpenSecrets.org’s Revolving Door section to further investigate former members of Congress who now work in the influence industry.