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. All candidates, potential candidates, finance committee chairs, key staff and campaign consultants, especially those involved in finance and fundraising, should make this seminar an essential step when planning a 2016 campaign for any state office.
Topics include:
- Qualifying for the ballot
- Candidate disclosure forms and affidavits
- Candidate petitions
- Petition and other challenges
- Residency challenges
- Creating a PAC
- The impact of City of Philadelphia campaign finance rules on state candidates
- Corporate and labor union contributions
- Independent expenditures
- 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 Wolf, District Attorney Williams, and the 2010, 2012, and 2014 statewide Democratic slates.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Location:
Flaster Greenberg PC
1600 JFK Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Credits:
This program is pending approval for 1 PA substantive CLE credit and 1 CPE credit.
