Hybrid Seminar
Political Compliance Summit
April 30, 2024
9:30 a.m.−2:30 p.m. ET
Virtual & Washington D.C
Join one of the country’s most distinguished political law experts for a full-day, of top legal and compliance issues affecting lobbyists, PAC professionals and grassroots practitioners.
Complying with state and federal lobbying and PAC regulations is key to building a trusted and successful public affairs program. Therefore, to confidently lead your PAC and advocacy programs, you need a fundamental understanding of political involvement compliance. This signature training program will cover what you need to know to keep your programs compliant.
9:30 a.m.
MANAGING COMPLIANT CAMPAIGN FINANCE PROGRAMS
Organizations with a PAC must understand all of the strict fundraising, solicitation and reporting requirements. Election law expert Ken Gross will cover federal campaign finance rules with a focus on election year issues.
- Rules for establishing and operating a PAC, filing requirements, contribution limits and considerations such as coercion and prior approval
- Recent campaign finance law changes and how they impact PAC operations
- Who your organization can solicit and what constitutes a solicitation
- Compliance best practices for your website, communications materials, gifts and incentives
- PAC governance – implementing guidelines for diversity and inclusion, civic integrity and ESG
10:00 a.m.
SUPPORT BEYOND PAC CONTRIBUTIONS
While organizations seek more opportunities to engage with candidates, it’s important to consider limits on activities in your office and political disclosure concerns. Ken will address:
- The corporate ban on fundraising and related exemptions, including how to host a fundraiser at your office
- Ground rules for political site visits at your organization’s facilities
- Corporate shareholder resolutions regarding disclosure of political activity
10:45 a.m.
BREAK
11:00 a.m.
FEDERAL LOBBYING COMPLIANCE, GRASSROOTS AND GIFT RULES
Many lobbying and gift rules impact your organization’s activities. Ken will cover what triggers reporting requirements and rules for engaging with federal legislative and executive branch officials. Topics will include:
- A breakdown of LDA and IRC lobbying registration and reporting requirements
- Considerations for planning constituent events and hosting federal legislative and executive branch officials at your facilities
- Gift rules that apply to executive officials, federal legislators and staff
- Potential penalties for violations and ways to manage compliance
12:00 p.m.
BREAK
12:15 p.m.
MULTISTATE POLITICAL ACTIVITY
Each state and many localities have their own complex campaign finance rules and restrictions. In this session, Ken will help untangle state and local laws and discuss everything you need to know to manage your organization’s state-by-state political activity, such as:
- Corporate and federal PACs operating at the state and local levels
- How to avoid pay-to-play violations and ways to manage internal compliance
- Recent developments in state- and local-level campaign finance law and enforcement actions
1:15 p.m.
BREAK
1:30 p.m.
STATE AND LOCAL LOBBYING AND GIFT LAWS
Each state and many localities have their own complex campaign finance rules and restrictions. In this session, Ken will help untangle state and local laws and discuss everything you need to know to manage your organization’s state-by-state political activity, such as:
- Corporate and federal PACs operating at the state and local levels
- How to avoid pay-to-play violations and ways to manage internal compliance
- Recent developments in state- and local-level campaign finance law and enforcement actions
2:30 p.m.
ADJOURN
Akin
This program is eligible for 3 Compliance credits toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying , 3 Compliance credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 3 Compliance credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.
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Membership Plus: $595
Members: $595
Non-Members: $799
More Registration Info
Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:
For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/non-member rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.
Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.
Non-members: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $200 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.
Questions? Contact us at 202.787.5950.
Questions
Victoria Ellington
Senior Manager, Political Engagement
202.787.5975 | [email protected]