| SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018 |
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| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Registration |
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| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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An Introduction to Campaign Finance Regulation: Regulating Money in Elections, from A to Z
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Campaign Finance |
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An Introduction to Lobbying Regulation: Everything You've Wanted to Know (But Were Afraid to Ask) |
Lobbying |
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An Introduction to Open Government Regulation: It's Always Sunny with Freedom of Information Laws
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FOI |
| 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Barbarians at the (Virtual) Gate: Surviving the Modern Cyber Siege |
Multi-Disciplinary |
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Pay-to-Play Review: Exploring Enforcement & Compliance Challenges from Both Sides
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Campaign Finance |
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Lobbying Update I: Exploring Federal Lobbying Laws in the U.S. & Canada |
Lobbying |
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Training Conversations that Matter: Continuously Communicating to Stakeholders In & Out of the Classroom
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Multi-Disciplinary
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Combatting Corruption: Do Crooked Politicians Now Have a Get Out of Jail Free Card? |
Ethics |
| 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm |
Kay Williams First Timers & Conference Preview |
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4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
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Concurrent Sessions |
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The Five Cs of a Compassionate Leader |
Professional Development |
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How to Eat an Elephant: Surviving Comprehensive Legislative & Constitutional Reform
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Multi-Disciplinary |
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Blind Spots & Professional Skepticism: Leadership Dilemmas
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Ethics
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Enforcement Update 2018: Emerging Trends in Investigations & Enforcements |
Enforcement |
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More than Meddling: Foreign Attacks on Elections & Public Policy |
Multi-Disciplinary |
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Welcome Reception
Presentation of the 2018 Outstanding Service Award |
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| 7:00 pm |
COGEL Dine-Arounds |
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| MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 |
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| 7:30 am - 5:00 pm |
Registration |
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| 7:30 am - 8:30 am |
Breakfast & Table Topics |
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| 8:45 am - 10:15 am |
Conference Kick-Off & Opening Plenary Session
A Phoenix from the Ashes: How Post-Watergate Reform Voices Restored Faith in the U.S. Political Process
Featured Speaker:
John Dean, New York Times Bestselling Author & former White House Counsel to President Nixon
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| 10:25 am - 11:55 am |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Leading by Listening: Avoiding the Traps That Foil Change |
Professional Development |
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In a Digital World, Why FOI? |
FOI |
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The Power of Noticing a Slippery Slope: Why Agencies Must React to the Erosion of Ethical Norms |
Ethics |
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Campaign Finance Update I: The “Must Know” Litigation Developments |
Campaign Finance |
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Elections Update: An Election Expedition - From Current Issues to Unknown Territory |
Elections |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Plenary Luncheon
Welcome Remarks:
The Honorable Jim Kenney Mayor of Philadelphia, @PhillyMayor
Presentation of the 2018 COGEL Award
Award Recipient:
Wesley Bizzell, Senior Assistant General Counsel
and Managing Director of Political Law & Ethics Programs, Altria Client Services, @wesleydbizzell
A Voice Heard: Reel Conversations with the Director of Dark Money
Featured Speaker:
Kimberly Reed, Director & Producer of Dark Money and Prodigal Sons
Interviewed by Wesley Bizzell
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| 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Plenary Spotlight
A Scandal Right Out of the 'Gate: Go Behind the Scenes with Two Watergate Eyewitnesses
Moderator:
Wesley Bizzell, Senior Assistant General Counsel
and Managing Director of Political Law & Ethics Programs, Altria Client Services, @wesleydbizzell
Featured Plenary Speakers:
John Dean, New York Times Bestselling Author & former White House Counsel to President Nixon, @JohnWDean
The Honorable Rufus Edmisten, former North Carolina Attorney General & Secretary of State; former Deputy Chief Counsel for the Senate Watergate Committee
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Giving Advice Is Like a Cheesesteak: It's All About the Process[ed Cheese] |
Multi-Disciplinary |
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Relying on Vendors: Striking a Balance in Electoral Administration |
Elections |
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Making Your Case I: Here Comes the Judge |
Enforcement |
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You’re Not From Around Here, Are You? Changing a Culture of Non-Compliance |
Ethics |
| 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Voting with Dollars: The Evolution & Future of Public Financing |
Campaign Finance |
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Welcome to the World of YES: Improv Skills for COGEL Professionals |
Professional Development |
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Am I Just a Data Point? A Consideration of Privacy
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FOI |
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Lobbying Update II: Exploring State, Provincial, & Local Lobbying Laws |
Lobbying |
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Ethics in the 21st Century: Should We Be Stuck in a Watergate Mindset in the Age of Millennials & Gen Z? |
Multi-Disciplinary |
6:30 pm
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COGEL Dine-Arounds
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| TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018 |
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| 7:30 am - 5:00 pm |
Registration |
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| 7:30 am - 8:45 am |
Breakfast & Table Topics |
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Conference Registration
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| 9:00 am - 10:00 am |
Plenary Session
#MeToo Sheroes: Raising Our Voices to Combat A Harassment Culture
Moderator:
Susan Willeke, Conference Co-Chair, Education & Communications Manager, Ohio Ethics Commission, @OHEthics
Featured Speakers:
The Honorable Laura Friedman, Assembly Member, State of California, @laurafriedman43
Amber Hikes, Executive Director, Office of LGBT Affairs, City of Philadelphia, @AmberHikes
Adama Iwu, Founder, We Said Enough; Vice President, State & Community Relations, VISA, @Adamanation
The Honorable Faith Winter, Representative, State of Colorado, @FaithWinterCO
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| 10:15 am - 11:45 am |
Concurrent Sessions |
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They Want HOW Many Pages? Voluminous FOI Requests |
FOI |
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Social Media Ads Explained: How Campaign Ads & Social Media Transparency Rules Work |
Campaign Finance |
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The Ethics of #MeToo: Addressing Sexual Harassment by Government Officials |
Multi-Disciplinary |
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Digital Democracy: Ensuring Voter Security in a Modern World |
Elections |
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Making Your Case II:Just Do It |
Enforcement |
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
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COGEL Dine-Arounds |
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| 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm |
Innovation Showcase: Drop In & See the New Technologies of COGEL Members |
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| 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm |
Concurrent Sessions
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Campaign Finance Update II: Exploring Legislative & Regulatory Trends |
Campaign Finance |
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Ethics Update I: Advice, Legislation & Litigation |
Ethics |
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Speaking a Reporter’s Language: Working Constructively with Reporters Without Crossing Lines |
Professional Development |
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War Games, Election-Style: An Election Disaster Drill to Protect Against Hackers |
Elections |
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FOI Update: Surveying the Legislative & Litigation Landscape |
FOI |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Plenary Session
Silent Voices No More - Shining a Light on Dark Money: An EXCLUSIVE Screening of the Award-Winning PBS Documentary
Directed & Produced by Kimberly Reed
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| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Annual "Mix & Mingle” Reception
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| WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018 |
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| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Registration |
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| 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
Breakfast & Annual COGEL Business Meeting |
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| 9:15 am - 10:30 am |
Concurrent Sessions |
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We're All Atwitter: Understanding How Technology is Changing the Face of Lobbying Registration & Disclosure |
Lobbying |
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Make'em Laugh & Leave'em Wanting More: Creating Narrative Educational Compliance Content |
Professional Development |
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It’s Not a Campaign Expense. Or Is It? Elected Officials Raising & Spending Money for Legal Defense Funds & 501(c)(4) Groups |
Campaign Finance |
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Ethics Update II: Education, IT, & Financial Disclosure |
Ethics |
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FOI Roundtable
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FOI |
| 10:45 am - 12:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions |
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Why Should I Vote? Combatting Voter Disengagement |
Elections |
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#MeToo in Our Agencies: Creating a Safe & Respectful Workplace for Our Employees |
Multi-Disciplinary |
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Campaign Ad Whack-a-Mole: Regulating Social Media Campaign Ads on the Information Superhighway
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Campaign Finance |
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Scaling the Wall of Division: Agency Advice & Enforcement Functions
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Multi-Disciplinary |
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Financial Disclosures: The Most Important Ethics Tool that Never Get Attention |
Ethics |
| 12:00 pm |
COGEL Dine-Arounds |
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