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Hosted by Baker Botts Litigation Partner, Sterling Marchand, from the center of politics in Washington, D.C., Lawful Influence pulls back the curtain on legal issues in the world of campaign finance and lobbying, as there’s no escaping the political influences that impact your bottom line. Prior to joining Baker Botts, Sterling spent seven years on the Hill as a policy advisor to the House Committee on Homeland Security, becoming intimately familiar with the evolving ethics rules applicable to the legislative branch. While serving as a resource for committee staff, he learned firsthand how businesses need to legally share their perspectives with political decision makers.
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Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Most companies and organizations recognize that there is a strategic benefit to participating in certain political activity. They also share the recognition that there are risks, both legal and reputational. So how do they find ways to engage in the political process, in a way that suits them, but also in a way that adheres to the dizzying array of federal and state regulations? How can they make their position known to those who matter in a legal way? In this inaugural episode, Baker Botts Litigation Partner, Sterling Marchand, takes the time to introduce himself and define the concept of Lawful Influence.
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