Learn about common ballot access issues faced by candidates and ballot question committees, challenges to qualifications and signatures, and recent issues in recounts, and get an overview of campaign finance laws. Whether you are just interested in this area of law or an experienced practitioner, the information provided is a valuable resource in representing your clients. Hear from a faculty panel of practitioners with a wide range of experience - from both state agencies and private practice.
Course Content
9:30 - 9:55 am- Campaign Finance Laws and Reporting Requirements
- William C. Campbell, Esq., Office of Campaign & Political Finance, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- How to Gain Ballot Access for Your Clients and Common Pitfalls
- Michelle K. Tassinari, Esq., Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Elections Division, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Procedures for Challenging Candidate Qualifications and Signatures
- Paul A. Lazour, Esq., Law Office of Paul A. Lazour, Worcester
- What You Need to Know to Effectively Represent Clients in Matters Before the Various State Agencies Having Jurisdiction Over Campaign Finance and Election Laws
- Dennis Newman, Esq., Law Office of Dennis Newman, Reading
- Post-Election Issues - Including Recounts
- Lauren F. Goldberg, Esq., KP Law, PC, Boston
- Dennis Newman, Esq., Law Office of Dennis Newman, Reading
- Ask the Experts Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
- Panel
- Please Note
- MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
- There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
Speakers
Chair- Michelle K. Tassinari, Esq., Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Elections Division, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- William C. Campbell, Esq., Office of Campaign & Political Finance, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Lauren F. Goldberg, Esq., KP Law, PC, Boston
- Paul A. Lazour, Esq., Law Office of Paul A. Lazour, Worcester
- Dennis Newman, Esq., Law Office of Dennis Newman, Reading
