Covington's Election and Political Law practice recently hosted our 2022 Corporate Political Activity and Government Affairs Compliance Seminar, which we hold every federal election year. This seminar provides a solid grounding in the key compliance issues related to corporate political activity for those who are new to political law, as well as to offer advanced content for experienced in-house lawyers responsible for ensuring compliance with the complex array of laws regulating lobbying and campaign finance activity.
The complete agenda for all four sessions, including speakers and timing, can be found here, with summaries highlighted below.
If you have any questions about the topics covered during the 2022 Corporate Political Activity and Government Affairs Compliance Seminar, or would like to discuss how Covington can assist with election and political law guidance, please reach out to a member of our team.
We look forward to seeing you in 2024.
Session 1: Campaign Finance and Political Giving
Date / Time: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
12-2 PM ET
This session addresses major trends at the Federal Election Commission (FEC), top compliance issues for corporate PACs, and compliance with pay-to-play laws. Attendees have the option to attend more in-depth breakout sessions on vetting corporate contributions to state candidates, donations to 501(c)(4) organizations, and executive fundraising and giving.
Main Discussions
- FEC Trends and Corporate PACs (Top Compliance Issues)
- Pay-to-Play
Breakout Sessions
- Vetting Corporate Contributions to State Candidates
- Donating to 501(c)(4) Organizations
- Executive Fundraising and Giving
Speakers: Rob Kelner, Bob Lenhard, Zach Parks, Derek Lawlor, Andrew Garrahan, Susan Leahy, Kevin Glandon, Elizabeth Upton
Session 2: Lobbying, Government Ethics, and Corporate Political Law Compliance
Date / Time: Wednesday, March 2, 2022
12-2 PM ET
This session featured programming on the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and state and local lobbying and gift rules. During breakout sessions, attendees discussed political law due diligence in corporate M&A deals, issues arising out of employees who are running for public office, and revolving door and government ethics issues for contractors.
Main Discussions
- LDA Crash CourseState & Local Lobbying & Gift Rules
Breakout Sessions
- Political Law Due Diligence in Corporate M&A Deals
- Issues Arising out of Employees who are Running for Public Office
- Revolving Door and Government Ethics Issues for Contractors
Speakers: Rob Kelner, Derek Lawlor, Zach Parks, Andrew Garrahan, Elizabeth Upton, Alexandra Langton, Darcy Slayton, Kimberly Railey
Session 3: Political Law Enforcement Trends and Congressional Investigations
Date / Time: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
12-2 PM ET
This session featured programming on Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Election Commission (FEC) enforcement trends, state and local enforcement activity, and trends and tips for congressional investigation defense.
Main Discussions
- DOJ and FEC enforcement trends
- State and local enforcement
- Trends and tips for congressional investigation defense
Speakers: Rob Kelner, Brian Smith, Peter Koski, Angelle Smith Baugh
Session 4: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)
Date / Time: Wednesday, March 16, 2022
12-2 PM ET
This session featured programming on anti-corruption and compliance issues related to interactions with foreign governments and foreign organizations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
Main Discussions
- Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Speakers: Rob Kelner, Brian Smith, Jennifer Saperstein, Alexandra Langton
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