An Insider’s Guide to Politics, Legislation, Advocacy, and the Future of America

Gun law. Abortion. Voting legislation. Protection for federal judges. What does it actually take to get something done in Congress?

How you thought Congress once worked or should work is not what happens today. A six-term Member of Congress and a respected lobbyist will tell the inside story of how Congress really works (or doesn’t), the state of politics, the secrets to effective advocacy, possible fixes to the
broken system and what it all means for the future of law and the nation.

Brian Baird served for six terms in Congress and was known and respected for taking principled stands, working with both sides of the aisle and fighting to improve the practices and ethics of Congress. A licensed clinical psychologist, university president, author, and President of
4pr2 Communications he is recognized as “the funniest celebrity in Washington”, Baird combines real world insights, surprising facts, practical examples and humor into the most enjoyable, frightening and inspiring talk about our government and the people in it.

The Congressman will be joined by Jay Redd, former Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel to the New Jersey Senate Majority Office. Mr. Redd is the Managing Principal of Stono Public Affairs, an organization that engages in traditional government relations work as well as culturally relevant issue advocacy. Together, they will give you the real view of Congress, both from the “inside” and the “outside.” As an attendee, you will come away with a working knowledge of how legislation is made and practical steps that you can take to help get the legislation passed that you want.