Join us for an engaging discussion of U.S. and Canadian lobbying developments since the 2024 COGEL Conference, a preview of the 2025 Atlanta COGEL Conference, and an opportunity to connect with other COGEL members in networking breakout rooms.

We encourage participants to have their cameras on to support an engaging and interactive experience. The session will include breakout rooms for discussion and networking opportunities. Please note that this session will not be recorded.

Matthew Bobys Counsel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom LLP

Matthew Bobys is Counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Washington, D.C. He advises business clients across numerous industries on political law issues relating to government affairs and government procurement at the federal, state, and local levels, particularly on campaign finance, pay-to-play, lobbying, government ethics, gifts and entertainment, and conflict of interest laws. He repeatedly has been selected for inclusion in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Nancy Bélanger Commissioner of Lobbying Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada

Nancy Bélanger was appointed Commissioner of Lobbying in late 2017, and reappointed for a second term in December 2024. Prior to her first appointment, she was Deputy Commissioner, Legal Services and Public Affairs with the Office of the Information Commissioner, and she also spent six years as General Counsel with the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.

Theodore R. Grodek Associate Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Theodore Grodek, an associate in Skadden’s political law group, advises clients on lobbying, campaign finance, gift, and conflicts of interest issues at the federal, state, and local levels. He assists with internal investigations and audits and analyzes and advises clients on complying with new political law legislation. Teddy also co-edits the annual editions of the Lobbying Bluebook for COGEL and the Corporate Political Activities Deskbook for PLI.