April 17, 2019
10:00 a.m.−12:15 p.m. ET
Washington, DC or Virtual
Oversight and investigations are a central component of any state, federal, or local legislature. These events can be a positive opportunity for organizations that effectively plan and a disaster for those that don’t. Hear how our expert panelists have used legislative and regulatory committee testimony to impact policy debates and burnish thought leadership credentials, while simultaneously avoiding missteps under oath.
Featured Topic & Speakers
In this program, you’ll discover:
- Best practices for testimony development
- How to prepare for a hostile hearing
- Using testimony to boost a thought leadership profile
Christopher J. Armstrong
Partner
Holland & Knight
Charles E. Borden
Partner
Holland & Knight
Matt Bravo
Consultant
S-3 Group
Kathryn Hazeem Lehman
Partner
Holland & Knight
Erik Milito
Vice President of Upstream and Industry Operations
American Petroleum Institute
As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 2 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.
Agenda
10:00 a.m. Principles of Legislative Testimony Preparation and Delivery
Hearings to conduct oversight, inquiry, and investigation are a central component of any state, federal, or local legislature. These events can be a positive opportunity for organizations that have a strategy and a disaster for those that don’t. Will your team know what to do when the gavel strikes and the answers are on the record?
Our Congressional experts will discuss:
- The unique challenges and opportunities present in any hearing
- Effective strategies for communicating before, during, and after a panel
- Ways to limit legal or reputational exposure in high-stakes hearings
Christopher J. Armstrong
Partner
Holland & Knight
Charles E. Borden
Partner
Holland & Knight
Kathryn Hazeem Lehman
Partner
Holland & Knight
11:00 a.m. Networking Break
11:15 a.m. Case Studies: Understanding Hearing Strategy and Using Testimony for Industry Promotion and Reputational Protection
Information gained at legislative hearings has the potential to change an organization or industry’s market dynamics or license to operate. However, well-prepared witnesses can serve as a resource for legislators and help spread emerging best practices throughout the relevant industry as well as affect pending legislation. What can organizations do to protect against the former and maximize their chances of impacting the debate?
Our experts discuss how to:
- Use testimony to burnish thought leadership credentials
- Use association witnesses to advance industry goals
- Understand a hearing’s role in overall legislative strategy
Erik Milito
Vice President of Upstream and Industry Operations
American Petroleum Institute
Matt Bravo
Consultant
S-3 Group
Event Location
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Suite 900
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202.787.5950
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Register
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- Non-Members: $399
Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:
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