Our panelists will provide a series of presentations covering Ohio's ethics and campaign finance laws. Topics include recent advisory opinions, election trends, and legislative ethics updates in preparation for the upcoming election year.
Agenda
1:30 - 2:00 PM Check-in & Registration
2:00 - 2:45 PM Ohio Ethics Laws Trends & Recent Advisory Opinions
During this presentation, Mr. Woeste will cover the latest advisory opinions issued by the Ohio Ethics Commission. Additionally, the presentation will review Ohio’s ethics law relating to gifts, meals, and travel.
Chris Woeste, Chief Advisory Attorney, Ohio Ethics Commission.
2:45 - 3:30 PM JLEC & National Conventions
As the election year is upon us, Tony and Jennifer will provide a legislative ethics update and discuss compliance in regards to national party conventions.
Tony Bledsoe, Legislative Inspector General & Jennifer Lockwood, General Counsel, at Joint Legislative Ethics Committee (JLEC).
As the political party conventions are set for this summer, Mr. DeMora and Ms. Baur will provide details on the big events and do’s and dont’s related to national convention activities.
Bill DeMora, Senior Consultant and Parliamentarian, Ohio Democratic Party, & Natalie Baur, President, NKB & Associates, Inc.
3:30 - 4:15 PM Ohio Campaign Finance Update and Common Violations
Mr. Richter will address trends in Ohio Elections Commission cases and common violations of Ohio’s campaign finance laws.
Phil Richter, Executive Director, Ohio Elections Commission.
4:15 - 4:30 PM Conclusion
