AILA’s Standing Committee on Political Engagement (SCOPE) invites members to this roundtable to learn about SCOPE, AILA’s political engagement work, and the importance of member involvement ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. This roundtable will also provide an opportunity to announce AILA’s first slate of supported candidates, explain how political engagement complements AILA’s work, and highlight the importance of building these initiatives from the member level up. The discussion will also focus on how members can make their voices heard in this moment through various Get Out the Vote efforts either in-person or virtually.

Facilitators

• Christine Alden, Standing Committee on Political Engagement (SCOPE) Co-Chair, Miami, FL
• Cory Forman, Standing Committee on Political Engagement (SCOPE) Co-Chair, New York, NY
• Greg Chen, AILA Senior Director of Government Relations, Washington, DC
• Paul Rampersaud, AILA Grassroots Advocacy Associate, Washington, DC

Presented by AILA’s Standing Committee on Political Engagement (SCOPE)

This roundtable is presented by AILA’s Standing Committee on Political Engagement (SCOPE). The Standing Committee on Political Engagement (SCOPE) collaborates with AILA staff to develop a process for making decisions regarding political engagement and issues recommendations on political activities to the Executive Committee. The committee will educate, raise awareness about campaign rules, support national efforts, and assist Chapters and members with political engagement activities.

AILA Membership Benefit

AILA Video Roundtables offer free, interactive learning led by expert faculty, with a focus on open discussion and Q&A. These sessions are available exclusively to AILA members and are not eligible for CLE credit. Recordings will be available approximately two weeks after the live event date.