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Looking Beyond the Mid-Terms: The FARA & Covert Foreign Influence Law Enforcement Landscape for NGOs in the Second Year of Trump 2.0

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The 8th Annual National Forum on FARA and Covert Foreign Influence Laws Conference is the premier gathering of the FARA legal bar, bringing together general counsel, compliance leaders, and leading practitioners from strategic communications firms, advocacy organizations, and institutions to:

  • Receive Expert Interpretation of Key Enforcement Signals from the DOJ and Other Agencies
  • Understand the Hidden and Emerging FARA & State-Level Foreign Influence Compliance Risks for Their Organizations and Clients
  • Strengthen Their Compliance Posture in a Perplexing Enforcement Environment

As foreign influence laws and enforcement priorities continue to evolve at the federal, state, and international levels, outside counsel need to stay ahead of the issues their clients will be asking about next. Attending provides practical insight into recent FARA and §951 matters, emerging enforcement trends, and the growing number of state foreign influence laws. Benchmark your advice against leading practitioners, discuss complex issues in a confidential setting, and gain actionable strategies that will help you better advise clients, anticipate risk, and expand your expertise in this rapidly evolving area of law.

Complimentary passes are available for Non-Outside Counsel and Consulting Firms

Complimentary passes are available to qualified professionals from eligible organizations. Outside counsel, law firms, and consulting firms are not eligible for complimentary registration.

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Rotating Roundtable Discussions: The Exemptions

Understanding which exemptions apply to your organization is crucial to your FARA compliance strategy. Delegates are invited to choose a small-group discussion table to trade experiences and get practical insights from experts. Facilitators will guide the conversation to surface best practices. Delegates will choose their first table, then rotate tables every 15 minutes.

Table One

The Exemptions for Bona Fide Commercial Activities.

Table Two

The Exemption for Bona Fide Religious, Scholastic, or Scientific Pursuits.

Table Three

The Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) Exemption and the Exemption for Activities “Not Serving Predominately a Foreign Interest”.

Table Four

The Exemptions for Attorneys & Diplomatic Officials.

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Who this Event is Designed For

Whether you’re navigating FARA registration and compliance, advising clients on evolving enforcement priorities, engaging with policymakers, managing public affairs, or shaping advocacy strategies, this conference brings together the professionals leading these efforts. Join a diverse community of legal, compliance, government affairs, communications, and policy leaders to benchmark approaches, exchange practical insights, and build valuable connections across sectors facing today’s rapidly evolving foreign influence and government engagement landscape.

  • In-House Legal & Compliance Teams
  • Government Affairs & Public Policy Professionals
  • Outside Counsel
  • Public Affairs & Communications Firms
  • Public Relations & Strategic Communications Firms
  • Lobbying Firms
  • Law Firms
  • Government Affairs Firms
  • Trade Associations
  • Industry Groups
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Advocacy Organizations
  • Foundations
  • Higher Education & Research Institutions
  • Think Tanks & Policy Institutes
  • International NGOs
  • Consulting & Advisory Firms
  • International Businesses with U.S. Operations or Government Engagement
  • Media & Broadcasting
  • Social Media & Digital Platforms

Alert

American Conference Institute has been made aware that some conference attendees have been contacted by unauthorized individuals or companies offering to book hotel rooms. These entities are not affiliated with the conference or the official hotel. We strongly advise you to ignore such calls or emails and do not provide any personal or payment information. All hotel reservations must be made only through the official booking link on our website or by contacting the hotel directly to secure the group rate.

If you have any questions or would like to report suspicious activity, please contact us at [email protected].

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October 15  |  1:00–2:00 pm EDT

Looking Beyond the Mid-Terms: The FARA & Covert Foreign Influence Law Enforcement Landscape for NGOs in the Second Year of Trump 2.0

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Kellen Dwyer
Partner
Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC

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Peri Fluger
General Counsel
Ruder Finn

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Meredith McCoy
Partner
Venable LLP

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