Virtual Workshop A — A Deep Dive into Mitigation and Risk Analysis for Mission-Driven Organizations: Non-Profits, Think Tanks and Advocacy Groups under FARA & Covert Foreign Influence Laws

Dec 2, 2026 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Craig Engle
Partner
ArentFox Schiff LLP

Hypothetical Scenarios & Anonymous Polling

Nonprofits, think tanks, advocacy groups, and other mission-driven organizations are facing increased scrutiny around foreign funding, foreign partnerships, public advocacy and policy-facing activity.

Join this practical, interactive workshop online, where speakers will examine how counsel assess FARA risk, alongside state-level foreign influence laws, donor transparency expectations, the interplay between sanctions and AML considerations, congressional and state AG scrutiny, and reputational exposure.

In addition to speaker-prepared reference materials and 3-hours of CLE accreditation, delegates will walk away with real-world guidance and key takeaways that will shape the main conference discussion to follow. Key topics will include:

  • Comprehensive analysis of the current enforcement environment from leading FARA practitioners
  • Examination of the foreign funding, foreign partnership, or foreign donor activities likely to create federal and state level “foreign influence” enforcement risk for mission-driven organizations
  • Anonymous benchmarking polls – measure your strategy, knowledge level, and preparedness against your peers
  • Examine relevant exemptions, understand when they become relevant, and learn how to apply them