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Please join Teddy Lee, Executive Secretary, State Ethics Commission and members of McKenna Long & Aldridge's Campaign and Election Law practice to learn about campaign and election law in Georgia and new rules for contributions and disclosures that will take effect on January 9, 2006.
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October 11, 2005, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
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Atlanta office of McKenna Long & Aldridge |
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Among our featured presenters are:
Teddy Lee – Executive Secretary, State Ethics Commission – Mr. Lee oversees the commission that enforces the laws under its jurisdiction through discreet investigative proceedings and open hearings. Enforcement powers include, but are not limited to, assessment of civil penalties and administrative costs, ordering of remedial actions, suspension or revocation of lobbyist registration privileges, and where necessary reporting of suspected violations of law to the appropriate law enforcement authority.
Stefan Passantino – Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge– Stefan represents political figures, companies and other entities with respect to election law, campaign finance and ethics issues. Some of his clients include former and current Speakers of the United States House of Representatives, Newt Gingrich and Dennis Hastert, respectively, as well as JC Watts, former Representative to the United States House of Representatives from Oklahomaand elected officials from Georgia.
James Washburn – Partner, McKenna Long & Aldridge – James has represented a number of state and federal campaigns in their compliance with federal and state ethics laws, and has advised advocacy groups and other contributors in complying with campaign finance restrictions and responsibilities. He has also represented candidates, office-holders, and contributors in a variety of proceedings before Georgia's State Ethics Commission, the Federal Elections Commission, and in courts. |
