Lobbying 101: Having a Voice in New York City, Albany & Washington, D.C.

Originally held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

PROGRAM CHAIR & MODERATOR Maria Cilenti Legislative Director New York City Bar Association

PROGRAM CO-CHAIR & MODERATOR

Maria Cilenti
Senior Policy Counsel

New York City Bar Association

Elizabeth Kocienda Associate Director of Advocacy, New York City Bar Association

PROGRAM CO-CHAIR

Elizabeth Kocienda

Associate Director of Advocacy

New York City Bar Association

  • 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.

    DVD/CD : $199 Member | $299 Nonmember

    On-Demand: $149 Member | $249 Nonmember

    Materials Only (No CLE Credit): $99 Member| $129 Nonmember

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  • Jonathan L. Bing
    Wilson Elser

     

    Mark F. Glaser
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP

    Hilary F. Jochmans
    Jochmans Consulting, LLC

    Edwina Frances Martin
    Counsel/Legislative and Budget Director, NYC Council Member Debi Rose (49th District)

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  • 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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  • This program provides 3.0 credits in professional practice for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Pennsylvania credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided transitional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide transitional credit.

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    Maricela Alfonso| Membership and CLE Relations Associate| (212) 382-6608 | MAlfonso@nycbar.org
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