Political Engagement Boot Camp Series

Holland & Knight 4-Part Webinar Series
Webinar
September 24; October 1, 8 and 15

Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group and Sagac Public Affairs are pleased to offer a four-part Political Engagement Boot Camp to help clients determine if their political activities are where they should be, make updates as necessary or create a plan if one doesn't exist.

Our experienced attorneys and professionals will discuss information via four webinars intended for public policy decision makers and political affairs leads. Topics include "Political Action Committee (PAC) Overview" on September 24, "Advocacy and Grassroots" on October 1, "PAC Operations and Fundraising – Legal and Compliance Issues" on October 8, and "Fireside Chat – How to Leverage PAC Dollars" on October 15. Please see below for a more detailed explanation of each webinar, and come prepared to have your questions answered.

We hope to virtually "see" you at one – or more – of these webinars. Please register for one or more of the individual sessions below.


Part 1: Political Action Committee (PAC) Overview

Topics include:

  • Purpose and value of political engagement
  • Public policy overview and why a strong PAC is a critical tool in a strategic plan
  • PACs 101
  • Adapting to fundraising during a pandemic
  • Why now, during a pandemic, makes sense to start a political program/PAC

Date:

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Speakers:

Chris DeLacy  |  Partner, Holland & Knight
Rich Gold  |   Partner, Holland & Knight
Aimee Lubin  |  Director of Media and Political Affairs, Holland & Knight
Dan Ekstein  |  Partner and Chief Business Development Officer, Sagac Public Affairs

Program recording:

View a recording of Part 1: Political Action Committee (PAC) Overview.


Part 2: Advocacy and Grassroots

Topics include:

  • The importance of having a strong grassroots program
  • Securing leadership buy-in for the PAC
  • PAC trends, including independent expenditures and partisan communications

Date:

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Speakers:

Dan Ekstein  |  Partner and Chief Business Development Officer, Sagac Public Affairs
Mica Evans Hider  |  Director of AmeriChem PAC, American Chemistry Council
Meaghan Killion Joyce  |  Senior Manager, Political & Advocacy Strategy, International Paper

Program recording:

View a recording of Part 2: Advocacy and Grassroots.


Part 3: PAC Operations and Fundraising – Legal and Compliance Issues

Topics include:

  • Federal campaign finance basics
  • PAC contributions and expenditures
  • Do's and Don'ts of PAC fundraising

Date:

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Speakers:

Charles Borden  |  Partner, Holland & Knight
Samuel Brown  |  Partner, Holland & Knight
Rachel Provencher  |  Associate, Holland & Knight

Program recording:

View a recording of Part 3: PAC Operations and Fundraising – Legal and Compliance Issues.


Part 4: Fireside Chat – How to Leverage PAC Dollars

Topics include:

  • Future of campaign finance
  • Why it matters: from the candidates' perspectives
  • Importance of lobbyists to educate on issues that members are not proficient in
  • Handicapping the election and how the outcome will impact political plans and giving in the next cycle/administration

Date/Time:

Thursday, October 15, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MT
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT

Speakers:

Rich Gold  |  Partner, Holland & Knight
Kathryn Lehman  |  Partner, Holland & Knight
Tom Davis  |  Partner, Holland & Knight
Jim Davis  |  Partner, Holland & Knight
Thomas Reynolds  |  Senior Policy Advisor, Holland & Knight

RSVP:

Space is limited. Please register here by October 14.

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