<p>The first international conference of academics and reformers in Washington, D.C., on the current state of lobbying and ethics reform in the United States and Europe will take place on Monday, March 17, at American University. Robert Bauer, President Obama&rsquo;s former White House counsel and now a partner in the Washington law firm of Perkins-Coie, will deliver the keynote address at 12:30 p.m. on the successes and failure of the Obama administration to implement lobbying and ethics reform.</p>

Conference on Lobbying Reform in the U.S. and EU

<p>Ranked among the top schools of its kind, American University’s School of Public Affairs offers education in the fields of political science, public administration, public policy, and justice. Our location in the scenic neighborhood of upper northwest Washington, D.C., our position, programs, and professors—all provide us a distinct advantage in educating and preparing leaders for careers in public service. As a graduate student here, you will benefit from a renowned and well-connected faculty, small classes, a strong curriculum, and, of course, access to institutions of power and people of influence. The School of Public Affairs is also the premier training ground for federal managers and midcareer professionals. SPA’s executive degree programs in public administration and organization development attract and educate industry leaders from across the nation. Executive program courses are offered on select weekends on an accelerated schedule.</p>


Conference on Lobbying Reform in the U.S. and EU

Host

AU School of Public Affairs

Coordinator

Conversations Matter