Tuesday, May 3, 2016 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
PROGRAM CO-CHAIR & MODERATOR
Maria Cilenti
Senior Policy Counsel
New York City Bar Association
PROGRAM CO-CHAIR
Elizabeth Kocienda
Associate Director of Advocacy
New York City Bar Association
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This program will offer attorneys a practical introduction to the subject of advocacy and lobbying, with an update on the past year’s events and changes in the law. Attendees will gain an overview of the processes and jurisdiction of the legislative bodies. The panel will cover the nuts and bolts of how to build an effective advocacy campaign — and how to do so within the law. The speakers will cover the process from preparing to ask a member of the legislative body to introduce a bill, drafting legislation, becoming involved in pending legislation and how best to support or oppose a bill.
Live Program/Webcast/DVD/CD : $199 Member | $299 Nonmember
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Jonathan L. Bing
Wilson ElserMark F. Glaser
Greenberg Traurig, LLPHilary F. Jochmans
Jochmans Consulting, LLCEdwina Frances Martin
Counsel/Legislative and Budget Director, NYC Council Member Debi Rose (49th District) -
9:00 am – 9:10 am Introduction 9:10 am – 9:40 am What is a Lobbyist?
- Legal definitions & recent changes
- When does a lawyer become a lobbyist?
- Volunteerism and grassroots advocacy
- The Intersection of Lobbying and Campaign Fundraising
- Non-profits seeking funding
9:40 am – 10:10 am How a Bill Becomes a Law
- Bill introduction and movement
- Role of legislative/committee counsel
- Role of the executive
- Rules of legislatures (centralization v. decentralization)
10:10 am – 10:40 am What about the Budget?
- Budget process
- Timelines to consider
- Relevant budget-related issues
- Legislative and executive targets
- Transparency of the budget process
10:40 am – 10:50 am Break 10:50 am – 11:30 am Effective Advocacy
- What works and what doesn’t work?
- Who should you be talking to?
- Building support
- Dealing with roadblocks
- Staying informed
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Hot Topics
- Practical impact of recent changes in the law
- Disclosure issues
- What’s happening in Congress/Albany/NYC now (Lightning Round Format)
- The role of scandals, criminal investigations & other distractions
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NY: 3.0 professional practice
NJ: 3.2 general
CA: 3.0 general
PA: 2.5 general -
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Maricela Alfonso| Membership and CLE Relations Associate| (212) 382-6608 | MAlfonso@nycbar.org
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