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 amCampaign Finance Laws and Reporting Requirements
William C. Campbell, Esq.,
Office of Campaign & Political Finance, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
9:55 - 10:30 am
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
10:30 - 11:05 am
Procedures for Challenging Candidate Qualifications and Signatures
Paul A. Lazour, Esq.,
Law Office of Paul A. Lazour, Worcester
11:05 - 11:40 am
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
11:40 - 12:15 pm
Post-Election Issues - Including Recounts
Lauren F. Goldberg, Esq.,
KP Law, PC, Boston
Dennis Newman, Esq.,
Law Office of Dennis Newman, Reading
12:15 - 12:30 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
Please Note
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Speakers
ChairMichelle K. Tassinari, Esq.,
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Elections Division, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Faculty
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
