Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Local Government SectionWith a presidential election year on the horizon, interest in election law is high. There's no better time to learn about the "nuts and bolts" of the election process. Join us for this timely seminar to review everything you need to know about the interaction, representation and protection of candidates, campaigns and campaign attorneys. Our experienced panel will "pull the curtain back" to examine the election process, and will show you what needs to be done, when, and how to do it properly. Also, you’ll hear a discussion about the ramifications of a criminal conviction on a candidate or potential candidate.This seminar is both for those practicing in the area and for those who are simply interested in learning more about the law regarding political campaigns and the election process. Our program will include current case law, petition issues and challenges, conducting the recount/recheck, functioning as the campaign counsel, ethics and ethical considerations for the attorney. Learn everything you need to know about New Jersey’s upcoming election (and other election relation concerns), including: • Voter Registration • Petitions for Office • Residency Requirements for both federal and state elections • Ballot drawing, design, layout • The Polling Place • Mail-in Ballets • Dealing with consultants, campaign officials, and serving as campaign counsel• Recounts and Rechecks • Impact on criminal conviction on candidates or potential candidates• Crimes and Election Law• Specific Federal and State Election Issues • Recent Case law • Campaign Ethics and Ethics for the Election Lawyer • Provisional Ballots ...and much more! NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.9 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 1.0 qualify as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism, and 3.9 qualify as hours of credit toward certification in civil trial law.