Teleconference
Wednesday, July 16th at Noon OR
Wednesday, July 23rd at Noon
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Online Registration
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Mail/Fax Registration
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Contact: Trish Brennan-Gac
E-mail: tbrennangac1@jdean-law.com
Phone: (202) 349-2326
For the first time ever, federal lobbyists will now be held accountable for complying with the new ethics laws addressing gifts, travel, and reporting of political contributions. The new LD-203 form was released at the end of June and all registered lobbyists must sign and submit this form by July 30th. Anyone who violates the gift and travel rules can now be subject to fines and possible incarceration -- in the worst case scenario.
The problem for most lobbyists is that the form was just released on June 30th so there is little time to review and submit this form.
- Will you be able sign with confidence?
- Have you read the gift and travel rules?
- Do you understand them?
- Have you kept track of your political contributions?
- Have you kept track of any travel expenses for Members that fall within the exceptions?
To help lobbyists get started and provide you with an opportunity to ask questions if you are confused about specific aspects of the form, this one-hour briefing will be offered on two dates to provide you with the information and assistance you need to sign with confidence. Registrants will be provided with all the documents they must review and have the opportunity to pose questions prior to, and during, the call.
Who Should Attend: Lobbyists and any persons responsible for filling Congressional ethics registration and reporting documents
Presenters:
- Trish Brennan-Gac, J.D. is an attorney with the Law Offices of John E. Dean and has focused on helping nonprofits, small consulting organizations, and individuals comply with the new ethics requirements. She has worked for the U.S. Department of Education and several nonprofit organizations.
- John E. Dean, J.D. is the principal partner of the Law Offices of John E. Dean and represents a variety of organizations with interests before Capitol Hill. Prior to entering private practice in 1985, Dean served as associate counsel to the House Education and Labor Committee, where he worked on the 1979, 1980, and 1981 amendments to the Higher Education Act.
- Jody Wolfe is an accountant with the Law Offices of John E. Dean and has been responsible for filing all ethics reports with Congress.
July 16th Call: Early Bird registration by July 14th is $50 After July 14th: $75
July 23rd Call: Early Bird registration by July 21st is $50 After July 21st: $75
This call is sponsored by the Higher Education Washington, Inc. To register, please complete and submit this form or register online at http://www.hewi.net/2008Teleconf/Registration.asp. Checks accompanying the completed forms should made payable to HEWI and mailed to 1101 Vermont Avenue, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20005. Please remember to include a copy of this form with payment. Please fax this form to 202-371-0197 to insure your prompt registration. If you have questions, please contact Trish Brennan-Gac at (202) 349-2326 or tbrennangac1@jdean-law.com.
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