Rescheduled to Thursday, January 29th. We will still begin breakfast/registration at 8:00 and the program at 8:30, and will understand for those who have to leave early.
This seminar is designed for political candidates, their campaign managers, treasurers and fundraising staff as a practical, non-partisan guide to Pennsylvania campaign-related law. We will cover all aspects of election law, emphasizing ways to avoid the legal pitfalls that could scuttle your campaign at any stage, with a special emphasis on the rules that only apply to City of Philadelphia candidates. All candidates, potential candidates, finance committee chairs, key staff and consultants, especially those involved in finance and fundraising, should make this seminar an essential step when planning a 2015 campaign for any county or municipal office.
Topics include:
- Qualifying for the ballot
- Candidate disclosure forms and affidavits
- Candidate petitions
- Petition and other challenges
- Residency
- Creating a PAC
- Campaign finance reporting requirements
- City of Philadelphia campaign finance rules
- Changes to the laws for judicial candidates
- Corporate and labor union contributions
- Independent expenditures
- Resign-to-run and other issues for City employees
- Avoiding BonusGate issues
- Election Day law
- Post-Election Day law
“Get Ready, Get Set, Run!” is presented by Kevin Greenberg, member of the Government Relations and Regulatory practice at Flaster Greenberg PC. Kevin has advised politicians from City Hall to the White House, including President Obama, Governor-Elect Wolf, District Attorney Williams, and the 2010, 2012, and 2014 statewide Democratic slates.
Location:
Flaster Greenberg PC
1600 JFK Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
NEW Date & Time:
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Credits:
Lawyers who attend will be eligible for one (1) substantive hour of PA CLE credit.
