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Learn MoreThe 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.
Government Speaker
Maseh Zarif
Staff Director
House Select Committee on China — Office of Chairman John Moolenaar (MI-02)
Conference Co-Chairs
Kellen Dwyer
Partner
Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLC
Peri Fluger
General Counsel
Ruder Finn
Meredith McCoy
Partner
Venable LLP
Featured Speakers
Nicole Boeckmann
Partner
Bracewell LLP
Kenneth Gross
Senior Political Law Counsel & Consultant
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Adam Hickey
Partner
Mayer Brown LLP
Nicole Kelly
Senior Counsel
Lex Politica PLLC
Brandon Van Grack
Partner
Morrison & Foerster LLP
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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
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].
Pre-Conference
Virtual Workshops
Add more value to your conference experience by signing up for these hands-on and practical workshops and consider sending your team.
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
December 2, 2026
1:00–4:30 pm
Virtual Workshop B
Designing, Pressure-Testing and Implementing Comprehensive FARA and Foreign Influence Compliance Programs
December 3, 2026
1:00–4:30 pm
Webinar
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
Peri Fluger
General Counsel
Ruder Finn
Meredith McCoy
Partner
Venable LLP
Sponsors & Partners
Supporting Sponsors
Associate Sponsors
Media Partner
Sponsor Opportunities
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For more information please contact:
Lanny Morris
Senior Business Development Manager
Phone: 347-964-4766
Email: [email protected]