About the Event. Ukraine has launched the Ukrainian Lobbying Association (ULA) — the first professional community uniting experts in government relations, corporate communications, and regulatory policy. Anna Lachykhina, Partner at Good Politics and Chair of the ULA Board, will moderate a conversation with David Tafuri — a prominent American lobbyist and former foreign policy advisor to President Barack Obama. The guest will share international insights and discuss effective lobbying strategies.
The Lobby Lab event series aims to promote ethical approaches to lobbying and advocacy in Ukraine, strengthen democratic institutions, foster transparency and cross-sector dialogue, and support professionals by providing a platform for networking and idea exchange.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Summit Business Center, Parkova Road 2
Language: English (no translation provided)
Format: In-person discussion with open Q&A
Register for the event via this link.
About the Guest. David Tafuri is an American lobbyist, international lawyer, and foreign policy expert. In 2008, he served as an external advisor on foreign policy for President Obama’s campaign. He is a partner at ArentFox Schiff, where he leads a practice focused on supporting emerging democracies, particularly in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. Tafuri also served as Rule of Law Coordinator in Iraq for the U.S. Department of State, assisting in rebuilding the country’s legal system after the conflict. He is a frequent foreign policy commentator on CNN, Fox News, BBC, and others, with articles published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Hill.
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