Election Law in Georgia

March 19, 2008
Atlanta, GA

Attorney(s) Speaking

Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on compliance do's and don'ts for campaigns. Understand the intricacies of complying with the Ethics in Government Act. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding recent developments in federal lobbying disclosure, gifts and travel. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You'll gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that come your way, including tips on election contests. Don't wait - register today to make sure you stay on the cutting edge of your field.

Benefits for You

Compliance do's and don'ts for campaigns
Tips on complying with the Ethics in Government Act
The nuts and bolts of election contests
Understand the role of independent political committees in the upcoming election
Master the federal and state rules governing corporate donations

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is designed for attorneys, election officials, county and municipal officials, city managers, reporters and news media, candidates, lobbyists and others involved in the voting process.

Continuing Education Units

IACET 0.6
GA CLE 6.0 including Ethics 1

8:30 am – 9:00 am	Registration

9:00 am – 10:00 am	Compliance Do's and Don'ts for Campaigns
	— Douglas Chalmers Jr. and Michael K. Jablonski

10:00 am – 10:15 am	Break

10:15 am – 11:15 am	Recent Developments in Federal Lobbying Disclosure, Gifts and Travel
	— Stefan C. Passantino

11:15 am – 12:15 pm	Complying With the Ethics in Government Act
	— Douglas Chalmers Jr., Anne W. Lewis and
	Rick A. Thompson
	Who Needs to Register and File Disclosures? What About Lawyers and Other Agents? Navigating the State Ethics Commission's New Website

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm	Lunch (On Your Own)

1:15 pm – 1:45 pm	A Brief History of the Voter Rights Act and What to Expect in the Future
	— Gordon D. Giffin

1:45 pm – 2:15 pm	Election Contests
	— Marc B. Hershovitz
	The Nuts and Bolts of Election Contests Types of Election Contests – Illegal Ballots vs. Illegal Voters

2:15 pm – 2:30 pm	Break

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm	An Update From the Secretary of State's Office on Voter ID
	— Robert A. Simms

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm	The Role of Independent Political Committees in the Upcoming Election
	— Stefan C. Passantino
	Do They Have a Role in Judicial Elections?

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm	Corporate Political Activities
	— Michael K. Jablonski, Anne W. Lewis and
	Stefan C. Passantino
	Federal and State Rules Governing Corporate Donations and Political Action Committees

For more information or to register, please click here.

Lorman Education Services reserves the right to modify the agenda and the faculty when circumstances are beyond our control.