Ethics in Lobbying:
Regulations, Issues and Ensuring Best Practices
A Required Session in the Lobbying Certificate Program
Monday, March 29, 2010
8:45-11:45AM EST
Hall of States, 444 North Capitol St. Washington, DC*
(*Also Available to Nonresidents by Teleconference)
Deadline for Online Registration: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010
"I thought the session was informative and very helpful for anyone in the lobbying business, especially in these times of great changes for the profession."
—Paul T. Kelly, National Association of Chain Drug Stores
"I think that in the lobbying business we should do everything that we can to conduct ourselves to the highest ethical standard, and I think the classes are a great way to better understand the new ethics regulations being put forward."
—Marianne Adezio, GolinHarris
Will your next email, contact, meeting or contribution inadvertently trigger ethical problems? The answer is guaranteed to be "yes" - unless you quickly master complex new ethics rules and expectations.
How do HLOGA and Congressional ethics rules pertain specifically to your lobbying and government relations activities? What ethical problems are likely to surface during a GAO audit? What can you do to protect yourself as myriad legal groups apply new ethical standards to functions and campaign contribution?
Answer these questions and more when you register for Ethics in Lobbying: Regulations, Issues and Ensuring the Right Practice.
Required as part of the Lobbying Certificate Program, this core session equips both new and seasoned GR professionals to uphold the strictest standards of behavior while navigating complex rules, rising expectations, and ethical "gray areas."
From gifts and travel, to functions and conflicts of interest, you'll learn exactly what do to comply with lobbying requirements, including HLOGA and Congressional Ethics rules. Beyond the rules, you'll gain expert guidance and the American League of Lobbyists' practical framework for making day-to-day ethical business decisions as you interact with government personnel.
What You'll Learn:
Reserve your space now for expert, real-world guidance on every aspect of lobbying ethics, including:
- What ethical expectations apply specifically to associations, lobbying firms, corporation, and other entities
- How to keep your clients and organization from inadvertently triggering ethics violations
- How to handle gifts and travel with both the legislative and executive branches without running afoul of GAO auditors and having to face DOJ enforcement
- Case studies illustrating how to - and how not to - deal with conflict of interest rules and other ethical issues related to lobbying
- How to apply the American League of Lobbyists Code of Ethics in every-day situations
Register now to transform ethics from a compliance issue into a strategic advantage in the all-new lobbying environment.
Meet Your Training Team
Tom Susman, Director, Government Relations, American Bar Association
As Ethics Director for the American League of Lobbyists he was heavily involved in the creation of the Professional Ethics standards. He was previously a partner in the Washington office of Ropes & Gray and also served as as chief counsel to the Antitrust and Administrative Practice Subcommittees and to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Sonia Fois, Senior Counsel, Arnold and Porter
Sonia Fois is a leader within the public policy and government contracts practice. Previously she served on the professional staff of the Oversight Subcommittee of the US Senate Governmental Affairs Committee.
Don Masch, Director of Government Relations, Alliant Techsystems, Inc.
Don Masch's responsibilities at ATK include both policy and programmatic issues: corporate pension, tax and liability policy, as well as coordinating ATK's House and Senate activity for ATK's Armament Systems Group, its seven operational sites, and ATK's Advanced Weapons Tactical Propulsion division. Don serves on the American League of Lobbyists' board.
Who Will Benefit
This session offers essential guidance for both new and seasoned professionals involved in lobbying and advocacy including ...
- Lobbyists, corporate, association and nonprofit government relations professionals
- PAC directors
- Advocacy professionals
Conference Details
When: March 29, 2010 8:45 am- 11:45 am EST
Where: Hall of States-444 North Capitol St. Washington, DC
Cost: $145 (ALL members) $245 (non-members)
Deadline for Registrations: 5:00 p.m. March 25. Reservations cancelled after the deadline are nonrefundable!
* Teleconference option only available to non-DC-area residents
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