Rethinking Political Ethics and Regulation in a Time of Change (Ethics CLE)
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When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
1:30 - 2:45 pm EDT | 10:30 - 11:45 am PDT
Where: Zoom
United States
Contact: aellison@cogel.org
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Rethinking Political Ethics and Regulation in a Time of Change (Ethics CLE)

Joint Virtual Program with Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL) and ABA Section of State,Local and Tribal Government Law

 

This program examines the rapidly evolving landscape of political conduct, governance norms, and regulatory frameworks at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels. As public trust, technological disruption, polarization, and novel forms of influence reshape political life, traditional ethics rules and enforcement mechanisms are being tested in new ways. This program explores how existing ethics regimes, including conflict-of-interest laws, campaign finance rules, lobbying regulations, and transparency requirements, are adapting to contemporary challenges such as digital campaigning, AI-driven messaging, and the blurring of public and private roles. The panel will also consider the future of regulation in these areas, connecting leaders of the Council of Government Ethics Laws with students of election law and technology, policy during a virtual conference of the ABA Section of State Local and Tribal Government Law.  Participants will engage with emerging legal questions, enforcement gaps, and reform proposals, while considering how lawyers and regulators can advise clients, public officials, and institutions in a manner that promotes integrity, accountability, and compliance in a shifting political environment. 

Panelists & Moderator

Steve Berlin

Former Executive Director, Chicago Board of Ethics

 

 

Kristin Izumi-Nitao

Executive Director, State of Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission

 

Galena West

Executive Director, California Fair Political Practices Commission

 

Eva Hartman

J.D. Candidate, William & Mary School of Law

 

Jeff Zhou

Master in Public Policy candidate, Harvard Kennedy School of Government


Jason Kaune

Partner, Nielsen Merksamer LLP