Don’t Get Stuck in the Revolving Door: A Primer on Federal Post-Government Employment Restrictions

With the end of the Biden Administration, the start of the Trump 2.0 Administration, and a change of power in the U.S. House, the steady churn of high-skill professionals moving in and out of government positions has reached an all-time high. Indeed, beyond the typical cadre of newly unemployed political appointees, the incoming Trump Administration has set off an unprecedented stream of career federal employees seeking new roles away from government. At the same time, many experienced private sector executives are entering government for the first time.

In this alert, we provide an overview of the most important post-employment restrictions applicable to federal officials and employees, while highlighting similar provisions adopted by state and local governments throughout the country. 

• Don’t Get Stuck in the Revolving Door: A Primer on Federal Post-Government Employment Restrictions