Dr. Charles Borden

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Charles E. Borden is a Lecturer at Harvard Law School and co-chair of the Political Law Group at Holland & Knight, specializing in the intersection of law and political activity. He regularly advises multinational corporations on regulatory compliance regarding political activities and engagement in the electoral process. Charles's practice encompasses creating comprehensive political law compliance programs, conducting internal inquiries, and handling regulatory enforcement matters. He has represented members of Congress and various appointees at senior positions within the federal government, providing guidance on legal issues related to government service and compliance with financial disclosure requirements. Additionally, he offers strategic counseling to manage legislative public policy risk and participates in election law-related litigation, contributing to multiple appellate briefs concerning redistricting and political law. His experience also includes advising on federal administrative law issues and public corruption regulations. Charles is a visiting Fellow at the Centre for Analysis of Risk and Regulation at the London School of Economics and Political Science, focusing on cross-border regulatory analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2026-01-01 — Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Lecturer focusing on law and political activity.

Co-Chair, Political Law Group

— Present

Holland & Knight •

Leader in a practice group advising on political law and regulatory compliance.

Courses

Legal Profession: Government Ethics - Scandal Reform, Winter 2026

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.