With a sharp increase in FARA enforcement and the anticipated DOJ rulemaking, there has never been a more critical time to stay-up-to speed on the latest Advisory Opinions, on the nuances of key exemptions and requirements-and their practical implications.

2022 Government Speaker
Speaker Name

Jay Bratt

Counterintelligence & Export Control Section
U.S. Department of Justice

Speaker Name

Jennifer Gellie

Chief, FARA Unit
U.S. Department of Justice

Speaker Name

Heather Hunt

Senior Counsel for FARA Administration
U.S. Department of Justice

Speaker Name

Laura Dehmlow

Chief, Foreign Influence Task Force
Federal Bureau of Investigation

2022 Conference Co-Chairs
Speaker Name

David Laufman

Partner
Wiggin and Dana LLP

Speaker Name

Matthew Sanderson

Member
Caplin & Drysdale

ACI is proud to announce the 4th National Forum on the Foreign Agents Registration Act, scheduled for December 8-9 in Washington, DC.

This event remains the only stand-alone, dedicated event on the complex issues confronting FARA practitioners. Key enforcement officials, legal and compliance experts will unpack the most pressing, high-stakes issues, including:

  • The evolving enforcement posture of the DOJ’s FARA Unit
  • Contrasting the use of 18 U.S.C. § 951 vs. FARA
  • Advisory Opinions on the “Commercial Exemption”, “Lobbying Disclosure Exemption”
  • The application of FARA to “Non-Traditional Groups”: NGOs, Think Tanks, Political Consultants and More
  • Best Practices: The FARA E-File system
  • The newest considerations affecting the application of the LDA and Lawyer Exemptions

And Much More! CLE will be available.