On Dec. 18, Holland & Knight presented an overview of what to expect from the Obama Administration and the first session of the 111th Congress including issues ranging from economic stimulus to energy, climate change to taxation. Senior lobbyists, including three former elected officials, provide analysis and respond to questions. In what is sure to be a year of change and historical importance, set your policy direction with the aid and insight of Holland & Knight's seasoned professionals in this webinar presentation.
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Roundtable Discussion Presenters:
Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell joined the Washington, D.C. office of Holland & Knight after serving in the United States Senate from 1993-2005 and in the U.S. House from 1987-1993. Senator Campbell is one of 44 Chiefs of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.
Congressman Gerry Sikorski serves as the firm's Government Section leader and brings with him a wealth of government experience. He represented Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives for 10 years, from 1983 to 1993. During this time he served on the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee, with jurisdiction over telecommunications, finance, trade, consumer protection, health, environment, insurance, nuclear power, securities, utilities, and energy laws and the FCC, FTC, CFTC, FDA, SEC, CMS, IHS, ICC and FERC. The New York Times and The Washington Post have acknowledged Mr. Sikorski’s experience on facets of the congressional process.
Congressman Jim Davis, a member of Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group, draws upon his extensive experience in the public sector to provide strategic legal, legislative and regulatory counsel to clients in Florida, the District of Columbia and across the country. Mr. Davis served in the U.S. House of Representatives for ten years, from 1996 to 2006.
Rich Gold is a Partner practicing in the areas of legislative and environmental law, emphasizing strategy development, lobbying, legislative and regulatory counseling, and creative solutions to corporate, nonprofit, and governmental issues at the federal level. He is the leader of Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Practice Group, which was recently ranked 5th among lobbying practices at law firms that earned more than $7 million in revenues in 2007 by Influence magazine.
The information and materials provided during this program will present general information and should not be used or relied on as legal advice when analyzing and resolving a specific legal issue. Each fact situation is different; the laws are constantly changing. If you have specific questions regarding a particular fact situation, we urge you to consult with competent legal counsel about your specific facts and the specific laws that apply.