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The 2008 PAAT Ethics Compliance Institute will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Barton Creek Resort. The 4th Annual Institute will include panels on ethics issues related to the 2008 elections and the 2009 session as well as the latest Ethics Commission news and timely PAC, lobby and corporate ethics compliance issues of interest to the lobby and government affairs community in Texas.
Member
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Non-Member $350 |
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If you would like to pay by check rather than by credit card or prefer not to register online, please e-mail or call Allison Small at 512.922.5458. Please mail check to: 2008 PAAT Institute, Professional Advocacy Association of Texas, P O Box 5315, Austin, TX 78763.
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Sponsor Opportunities: The PAAT Institute is a great way to promote your organization's strong commitment to the highest ethical standards. There are a number of sponsorship levels to fit your needs and budget. Contact us to learn more.
Multiple Registrant Discount: If there are 3 or more registrants from a company
or association, a 15% discount will apply to the standard member/non-member
rate. The first registrant will pay full price and each additional
registrant will receive the discount pricing. Online registration
is not available for this discount option. Please click
here to email us with your discount request
or contact Allison Small at 512.922.5458.
Cancellation Policy: Registration fees will be refunded through Monday, October 20th. After this date, no refunds will be given, although you may transfer your registration to another person within your company or association. |
2008 Institute Agenda
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| Session 1 |
9:00 a.m. |
Ethics Commission Update.
The World We Live In: Commission operations, rules, opinions and recommendations that WILL impact your (and your client’s) lives. |
Tom Harrison, Chairman, Texas Ethics Commission
Ross Fischer, Vice-Chairman, Texas Ethics Commission
Natalia Ashley, General Counsel, Texas Ethics Commission
David Reisman, Executive Director, Texas Ethics Commission
Jack Gullahorn, President, Professional Advocacy Association of Texas
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Session 2 |
10:00 a.m. |
The Federal Lobby Compliance Act.
Dodging the Bullet: Avoiding the surprise of self-inflicted damage to you and your company or client as a result of the Federal Lobby Law as it applies to activities in Texas. |
Kenneth Gross, Attorney, Skadden Arps, Washington D.C.
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| Session 3 |
11:00 a.m. |
The 2008 Elections.
Why What Happened Happened and Why It Matters: Insight from the pros, with a focus on how you can use the results from the election to better navigate the policy maze.
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Mike Baselice, Political Consultant & Pollster
Mark McKinnon, Political Consultant and Media Strategist
Glenn Smith, Political Consultant and Campaign Strategist
Panel Moderated by Ross Ramsey, Editor, Texas Weekly |
| BREAK |
11:50 a.m. |
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| Session 4 |
12:10 p.m. |
Keynote Address.
Changing of the Watch: A vision for the future as we focus on ethics. |
Rosemary Lehmberg, Travis County District Attorney Elect |
| Session 5 |
1:10 p.m. |
Parliamentary Process.
The Real Rules of The Game: How you can better ethically represent your clients and companies in the upcoming session from the perspective of the inside…what to expect and how best to prepare for it. |
Karina Casari Davis, Parliamentarian, Texas Senate
Terry Keel, Parliamentarian, Texas House |
| Session 6 |
2:10 p.m. |
The Speaker’s Race Campaign Act.
Understanding the Law We Don’t Quite Understand: Dos and Don’ts when dealing with the election of the next Speaker and the impact of the Federal court decision on what you can do. |
Gregg Cox, Director, Public Integrity Unit/Assistant DA, Travis County District Attorney’s Office
David Escamilla, Travis County Attorney
Ed Shack, Attorney
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| Session 7 |
3:10 p.m. |
Compliance Scenarios.
Your Favorite Nightmares: How best to navigate every day lobby compliance and ethics issues. |
Natalia Ashley, General Counsel, Texas Ethics Commission
Jack Gullahorn, President, Professional Advocacy Association of Texas |
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