January 27, 2022 - 10:00 AM
Via Webinar (link will be sent to participants prior to the event)

Free for PAAT Members - $50 for Non-Members

As discussed at the PAAT Institute and in one of our  Twelve Days of Compliance tips, cryptocurrency is becoming more and more of a factor in the marketplace, including in the government affairs and political sectors. Because this is a relatively new currency, the rules of engagement are constantly evolving.

Join us for our first "Nerdy for 30" webinar to discuss both the history and mechanics of cryptocurrency (i.e. what the heck is it), as well as the relevant ethics and compliance issues you need to be aware of at both the state and federal levels. Compliance topics covered will include

1. Campaign issues (acceptance by candidates/PACs)
2. Lobbyist issues (acceptance, reporting compensation range, contingency issues)
3. Lawyer (ethical) issues

Presenters:

Ross Fischer: Ethics Attorney

With over 20 years of practicing law, Ross Fischer has developed expertise in the area of professional ethics, public law, and campaign finance. Ross' experience includes:

• General Counsel to the State Bar of Texas, the second-largest bar association in the nation.
• Former Chairman of the Texas Ethics Commission, which regulates ethics laws in the political process, including campaign finance, candidates for office, officeholders, and lobbyists. 
• Inaugural Chairman of the Legislative and Campaign Section of the State Bar of Texas.
• Appointed by the Texas Speaker of the House to serve on the Select Interim Committee to Study Ethics laws.

Rock Griffin: Sr. Director/Banking Sector Leader at CGI

Rock is a Senior technology professional with 40+ years of overall success on 5 continents. At CGI, Rock is responsible for selling and overseeing the delivery to banks and insurers. He is point for a variety of areas including: Blockchain/Cryptocurrency, Data and Analytics, Payments, FX, strategy & transformation, and much more.