In this program entitled "The Keller Doctrine, the Janus Decision, and Lobbying Rules", guest speakers SAMUEL FORD** and RYAN ROBICHAUX* will give you a better understanding of the extent to which mandatory bars such as the Alabama State Bar can engage in political-type activities as defined by the Supreme Court in cases such as Keller v. State Bar of California and Janus v. AFSCME.  You will also learn how the ASB maintains compliance with the law in its area.  In addition, you will gain insights into what actions constitute lobbying and what actions do not.

Approved by the Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.0 hour MCLE Credit.  Free for everyone!  Meeting link will be forwarded to registrants approximately 24 hours prior to the seminar.

This program is sponsored by the following organizations - Baldwin County Bar Association, Bessemer Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association, Huntsville Bar Association, Magic City Bar Association, Mobile Bar Association, Montgomery Bar Association, and Tuscaloosa Bar Association.

**Sam Ford is a partner at Petway, French & Ford, LLP. His practice focuses on the litigation of personal injury cases and handling of all legal matters pertaining to the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority.  Sam joined Petway, French & Ford as an associate in 2015 and became a partner in 2019. Prior to joining Petway, French & Ford, he served as a Deputy District Attorney in the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, representing the State of Alabama in jury trials for felony criminal matters occurring in Montgomery County.  Sam graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies in 2007. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Tulane School of Law in 2012. After graduating from law school, Sam served as a law clerk for The Honorable Elisabeth French.

*Ryan Robichaux is a Partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, specializing in political advocacy and compliance, where he represents clients before the executive and legislative branches of government in Washington, D.C., Montgomery, Alabama, and other states. His work in these areas includes representation of businesses, trade associations, political action committees, nonprofits, government contractors, and other individuals and entities that are involved in the political process. Ryan also has significant experience representing candidates for public office.  Ryan got his start in politics working as a political analyst in the U.S. Senate and the British Parliament. Prior to law school, Ryan served as a legislative aide in the U.S. Senate where he specialized in agriculture, judiciary, trade and manufacturing policy. He also served as a research assistant for a member of the British Parliament.  He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2009.