RNLA Wisconsin Winter Happy Hour

Tuesday, February 10th

featuring
Anthony Lococo
Candidate for District II Court of Appeals

The Republican National Lawyers Association invites you to a special Happy Hour featuring Anthony Lococo, Owner of Wisconsin Appellate Litigation Services LLC. Mr. Lococo will share insights on current legal and policy issues shaping the nation based on his extensive experience in government and litigation. He has handled cases involving state and federal constitutional law, regulatory and administrative matters, elections, education, labor law, redistricting, criminal law, and more. Mr. Lococo will discuss the challenges facing the country today and efforts to uphold constitutional governance, accountability, and the rule of law.

This event offers a great opportunity to network with fellow Republican and conservative lawyers and law students. 

Tuesday, February 10th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT

Odonaghues Irish Pub
13225 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove, WI 53122

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Speaker Bio:

Anthony Lococo has resided in Waukesha County since childhood. He and his wife Angela are the proud parents of four young children. He is also a Green Bay Packers shareholder.

Following graduation from law school, Anthony clerked for Justice Ziegler of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin for two terms, where he gained an inside look at the operation of Wisconsin’s appellate system. After a brief stint at Wisconsin’s largest law firm, Anthony devoted his career to suing and investigating government bureaucrats, working at both the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and the Institute for Reforming Government (whose honorary chair is Governor Scott Walker).

Reflecting his deep knowledge of Wisconsin’s appellate courts, today Anthony owns and operates a boutique appellate law firm he founded, Wisconsin Appellate Litigation Services LLC. In all, he has experience litigating in areas like state and federal constitutional law (including free speech, religious liberty, and gun rights), regulatory challenges and administrative procedure, education, elections, taxation, wrongful death, labor law, product liability, contracts, personal injury, probate, nuisance, redistricting, criminal law, and more.

Anthony is a graduate of Harvard Law School (J.D.) and the University of Dallas (B.A., summa cum laude, in Economics). At UD Anthony won the economics department’s top student prize; at Harvard Anthony won multiple prizes for his outstanding work in constitutional law and legal writing, while interning with the Harvard Kennedy School, the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, the Massachusetts Land Court, and the prestigious law firm Sidley Austin LLP.

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This event is off the record and closed to the press.

By attending this event, you agree not to audio or video record the speakers or anyone at this event at any time and not to share any portion of their remarks on social media or by any other mechanism. 

The RNLA seeks to promote open, fair and honest elections at all levels of American society in a non-discriminatory manner and to provide access to the polls to all qualified and eligible voters.

This event is not a fundraiser. RNLA provides opportunities for its members to meet Republican leaders.

Private Event. RNLA has the right to revoke any registration at any time for any reason including, but not limited to, any security, disruption, and/or event size capacity issue.

The RNLA requires all attendees strictly adhere to our Event Photography Policy.

RNLA D.C. Young Lawyers Chapter Reception:
Celebrating a Year of 47

Thursday, February 12th

featuring

Assistant Attorney General
T. Elliot Gaiser
Office of Legal Counsel,
U.S. Department of Justice

Join RNLA for a reception hosted by the D.C. Young Lawyers Chapter celebrating the first year of President Donald J. Trump's second term. Our special guest speaker is Assistant Attorney General Elliot Gaiser. This is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow Republican legal professionals in the D.C.-area. Drinks and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Legal professionals of all ages are welcome to attend this event. Space will be limited, so be sure to RSVP today!

Thursday, February 12th
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET

Washington, D.C.
The event location will be provided to confirmed attendees the day before the event.

About the Speaker

T. Elliot Gaiser is the Office of Legal Counsel’s 27th Assistant Attorney General. He was nominated by President Donald Trump on April 29, 2025, confirmed by the United States Senate on July 30, 2025, and sworn in as AAG by Attorney General Pam Bondi on August 4, 2025.

Prior to joining the Office of Legal Counsel, Mr. Gaiser served as the 11th Solicitor General of Ohio. In that role, he represented his home state and its agencies before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the Supreme Court of Ohio, and other state and federal courts. He also advised Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost on significant legal and constitutional matters important to the people of Ohio.

Mr. Gaiser clerked for Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. of the Supreme Court of the United States, Judge Neomi Rao of the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, and Judge Edith H. Jones of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In the private sector, Mr. Gaiser worked at the law firms Jones Day, Boyden Gray, and Gibson Dunn. He graduated from the University of Chicago Law School and Hillsdale College. He is also a husband and father.

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This event is off the record and closed to the press.

Participation by any public official in this event is solely for informational and educational purposes. An official’s appearance or remarks do not constitute, and should not be construed as, an endorsement of any candidate, political party, or partisan objective.

By attending this event, you agree not to audio or video record the speakers or anyone at this event at any time and not to share any portion of their remarks on social media or by any other mechanism. 

The RNLA seeks to promote open, fair and honest elections at all levels of American society in a non-discriminatory manner and to provide access to the polls to all qualified and eligible voters.

This event is not a fundraiser. RNLA provides opportunities for its members to meet public officials and other leaders. 

Private Event. RNLA has the right to revoke any registration at any time for any reason including, but not limited to, any security, disruption, and/or event size capacity issue.

The RNLA requires all attendees strictly adhere to our Event Photography Policy.

RNLA Georgia Winter Happy Hour 

Friday, February 20th

featuring

Burt Jones
Lieutenant Governor,
State of Georgia

Join RNLA for a reception hosted by the Georgia Chapter in Atlanta featuring Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. The Lieutenant Governor will discuss the successes of his tenure and his policy objectives for the rest of his term. This is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow Republican lawyers and law students. Drinks and appetizers will be provided.

Friday, February 20
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET

Skol Brewing Company
155 Carnegie Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

About the Speaker

Burt Jones is a successful businessman, community leader, former State Senator and the 13th Lieutenant Governor of the state of Georgia.

Burt Jones is a successful businessman, community leader, former State Senator and the 13th Lieutenant Governor of the state of Georgia. Burt has a proven record of creating jobs, growing a successful business, and delivering results for Georgia families. A sixth-generation Jackson native, Burt works with his family’s business, Jones Petroleum, where he has served as an integral part of growing the diverse, multi-faceted company, employing nearly 2,000 Georgians. Burt also founded JP Capital & Insurance, Inc., a risk-management company specializing in retail insurance brokerage.

Burt was elected to the State Senate for Georgia’s 25th District in 2012. During his time in the State Senate, Burt delivered significant wins for his district, including the creation of hundreds of new jobs and two new rural hospitals. Burt also focused on expanding educational opportunities with 8 career and technical colleges. As Lieutenant Governor, he has focused on lowering taxes, improving our K-12 and higher education system, standing with law enforcement to strengthen public safety, and creating more opportunities for every family in Georgia to succeed.

Burt lives in Jackson with his wife, Jan, and their two children, Stella and Banks, where they are active members of Rock Springs Church.

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This event is off the record and closed to the press.

Participation by any public official in this event is solely for informational and educational purposes. This event is not a fundraiser. RNLA provides opportunities for its members to meet public officials and other leaders. 

By attending this event, you agree not to audio or video record the speakers or anyone at this event at any time and not to share any portion of their remarks on social media or by any other mechanism. 

The RNLA seeks to promote open, fair and honest elections at all levels of American society in a non-discriminatory manner and to provide access to the polls to all qualified and eligible voters.

Private Event. RNLA has the right to revoke any registration at any time for any reason including, but not limited to, any security, disruption, and/or event size capacity issue.

The RNLA requires all attendees strictly adhere to our Event Photography Policy.

RNLA North Carolina Chapter Winter 2026 Reception
featuring Congressman Tim Moore

Wednesday, February 25
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET

Charlotte, North Carolina
Location TBA!

Join RNLA for a reception hosted by the North Carolina Chapter in Charlotte featuring Congressman Tim Moore. Congressman Moore will discuss his priorities for representing North Carolina's Congressional District in Washington, D.C. This is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow Republican lawyers and law students. Drinks and appetizers will be provided.

About the Speaker

Congressman Tim Moore represents North Carolina's 14th Congressional District and is a member of the House Committees on Financial Services and the Budget.

He previously served as Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives for a decade, driving transformative policies in the state – championing infrastructure development, education reform, and job creation. Under his stewardship, the North Carolina House achieved record economic growth, including attracting significant industries to the state and streamlining government operations to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

In Congress, Representative Moore represents one of the country's largest financial centers and continues to champion policies that foster economic growth, strengthen financial accountability, and support hardworking families in Western North Carolina.

A lifelong resident of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Tim earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992 and his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1995. After passing the North Carolina Bar Exam, Tim returned to Cleveland County where he has been practicing law for the length of his career.

He lives in Kings Mountain and is the father of two sons, McRae and Wilson.

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This event is off the record and closed to the press.

Participation by any public official in this event is solely for informational and educational purposes. This event is not a fundraiser. RNLA provides opportunities for its members to meet public officials and other leaders. 

By attending this event, you agree not to audio or video record the speakers or anyone at this event at any time and not to share any portion of their remarks on social media or by any other mechanism. 

The RNLA seeks to promote open, fair and honest elections at all levels of American society in a non-discriminatory manner and to provide access to the polls to all qualified and eligible voters.

Private Event. RNLA has the right to revoke any registration at any time for any reason including, but not limited to, any security, disruption, and/or event size capacity issue.

The RNLA requires all attendees strictly adhere to our Event Photography Policy.

RNLA Michigan Chapter Detroit Reception
Thursday, March 5th

featuring
Gary Lawkowski
Former Deputy Counsel to the Trump Campaign

 - RSVP Below -

Join RNLA for an exclusive lawyers reception in Detroit hosted by the Michigan Chapter. Featured speaker Gary Lawkowski will discuss his prior work as Deputy Counsel to the Trump Campaign during the 2024 election cycle and his experience litigating before the United States Supreme Court.

Thursday, March 5
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dickinson Wright
500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 4000, Detroit, MI 48226-3425

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This event is off the record and closed to the press.

By attending this event, you agree not to audio or video record the speakers or anyone at this event at any time and not to share any portion of their remarks on social media or by any other mechanism. 

The RNLA seeks to promote open, fair and honest elections at all levels of American society in a non-discriminatory manner and to provide access to the polls to all qualified and eligible voters.

This event is not a fundraiser. RNLA provides opportunities for its members to meet Republican leaders.

Private Event. RNLA has the right to revoke any registration at any time for any reason including, but not limited to, any security, disruption, and/or event size capacity issue.

The RNLA requires all attendees strictly adhere to our Event Photography Policy.

RNLA Scheduled to Host Panel at the 2026 Pennsylvania Leadership Conference

Election Integrity and Litigation: Inside and Outside the Commonwealth

Thursday, April 9^th

Thursday, April 9, 2026
(Full Conference Held April 9-11, 2026)

The Penn Harris Hotel
1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA 17011

- Register for the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference Here -

Please note that conference registration is required to attend.

Join RNLA's Pennsylvania Chapter at the 2026 Pennsylvania Leadership Conference (PLC). RNLA leaders will host a panel entitled "Election Integrity and Litigation: Inside and Outside the Commonwealth" at 11 a.m. on the first day of the Conference, Thursday, April 9th, 2026. Speakers will include RNLA's Vice President of Membership Wally Zimolong and more! Please note that conference registration is required to attend.

Held annually at the Penn Harris Hotel since 1989, the PLC has quietly become the largest state-wide gathering of public-policy conservatives in the Nation. Past keynote speakers include Ben Shapiro, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Philadelphia Inquirer has described PLC as an "anti-left nirvana."

Online registration for the conference and additional details may be found on PLC's website here.

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The RNLA seeks to promote open, fair and honest elections at all levels of American society in a non-discriminatory manner and to provide access to the polls to all qualified and eligible voters.

This event is not a fundraiser. RNLA provides opportunities for its members to meet Republican leaders.

Private Event. RNLA has the right to revoke any registration at any time for any reason including, but not limited to, any security, disruption, and/or event size capacity issue.

The RNLA requires all attendees strictly adhere to our Event Photography Policy.

The 2026 National Policy Conference:
250 Years of Freedom and the Rule of Law

Friday, April 24th
Washington, D.C.

RNLA is excited to return to the National Press Club for the 2026 National Policy Conference!

The 2026 National Policy Conference will be held on Friday, April 24th in Washington, D.C. The National Policy Conference is the foremost legal conference for Republican attorneys and provides an unparalleled opportunity to hear from policy makers on the issues Republican lawyers care about the most. This year's conference attendees will be addressed by senior members of the Trump Administration.

Up to 6.0 CLE (continuing legal education) credits are available.

This will be a can't-miss event:

• Keynote address will be given by cabinet-level leaders in the Trump Administration.
• The foremost Republican lawyers—including leaders from the Trump Administration, Congress, and state governments plus conservative thought leaders—will discuss legal priorities of the President and Republican policy makers.
• James Rosen is back by popular to demand to discuss the second book in his biographical series on Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Scalia: Supreme Court Years, 1986 to 2001.

LOCATION

National Press Club
529 14th St NW
Washington, D.C. 20045

More information to come on a hotel room block.

SCHEDULE

Thursday, April 23rd
RNLA Sponsors and Leaders Dinner
Note: This dinner is limited to invited guests. For questions, email Anna Dean at [email protected].

Pre-Conference Reception at a Renowned Embassy
Note: This reception is limited to sponsors, elite RNLA members (Sustaining, Advisory Council, and Life Members), and other invited guests. For questions, email Elizabeth El-Rassy at [email protected].

Friday, April 24th
8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET - Plenary & Breakout Sessions
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET - Networking Reception for All Attendees (closed to the press) 

TICKETS (Purchase Below)

$299.00: RNLA Member (Government/Students/Hill Staffers/Non-Profit) - No CLE
$339.00: RNLA Member - No CLE
$349.00: RNLA Member (Government/Students/Hill Staffers/Non-Profit) - With CLE (Please enter state(s) for which you need CLE credit on the next page.)
$389.00: RNLA Member - With CLE (Please enter state(s) for which you need CLE credit on the next page.)

$374.00: Non-Member (Government/Students/Hill Staffers/Non-Profit) - No CLE
$414.00: Non-Member - No CLE
$424.00: Non-Member (Government/Students/Hill Staffers/Non-Profit) - With CLE (Please enter state(s) for which you need CLE credit on the next page.)
$464.00: Non-Member - With CLE (Please enter state(s) for which you need CLE credit on the next page.)

If you prefer to print and mail-in your registration, you can download the registration form here.
This form must be mailed by Friday, April 10, to ensure timely receipt of your registration.

SPONSORSHIPS

Please click here for more information about sponsor packages.

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

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This event is off the record and closed to the press.

By attending this event, you agree not to audio or video record the speakers or anyone at this event at any time and not to share any portion of their remarks on social media or by any other mechanism. 

The RNLA seeks to promote open, fair and honest elections at all levels of American society in a non-discriminatory manner and to provide access to the polls to all qualified and eligible voters.

This event is not a fundraiser. RNLA provides opportunities for its members to meet Republican leaders.

Private Event. RNLA has the right to revoke any registration at any time for any reason including, but not limited to, any security, disruption, and/or event size capacity issue.

The RNLA requires all attendees strictly adhere to our Event Photography Policy.

RNLA Members-Only D.C. Young Lawyers Congressional Baseball Happy Hour

Wednesday, June 10th

Wednesday, June 10th
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. ET

Mission Navy Yard
1221 Van Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

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Sponsorships are available—more info below!

Join the RNLA for a happy hour prior to the Congressional Baseball Game hosted by the D.C. Young Lawyers Chapter. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow Republican attorneys in the legal field. Drink tickets and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided.

Attendance is limited to current, dues-paying members of the RNLA. 

Questions about your membership status? Email Gavin Johnson at [email protected]
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NOTE: This event does not include admission to the Congressional Baseball Game. Tickets can be purchased here.

Sponsorship Packages

We hope you will consider sponsoring RNLA's Congressional baseball happy hour. To purchase a sponsorship, please contact Anna Dean at [email protected].

Presenting Sponsor - Contact staff if interested at [email protected].

• Premier sponsor for the reception 
• Recognition of your law firm - logo on display at reception and RNLA website.
• Complimentary one-year membership for three lawyers at Sustaining Level ($900 value).

Partner Sponsor - $1000

• Recognition of your law firm - logo on display at the reception and RNLA website.
• Complimentary one-year membership for one lawyer at Sustaining Level ($300 value).

Friend Sponsor - $500

• Recognition of your law firm - logo on display at the reception and RNLA website.
• Complimentary one-year membership for one lawyer at Contributing Level ($150 value).

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This event is off the record and closed to the press.

By attending this event, you agree not to audio or video record the speakers or anyone at this event at any time and not to share any portion of their remarks on social media or by any other mechanism. 

The RNLA seeks to promote open, fair and honest elections at all levels of American society in a non-discriminatory manner and to provide access to the polls to all qualified and eligible voters.

This event is not a fundraiser. RNLA provides opportunities for its members to meet Republican leaders.

Private Event. RNLA has the right to revoke any registration at any time for any reason including, but not limited to, any security, disruption, and/or event size capacity issue.

The RNLA requires all attendees strictly adhere to our Event Photography Policy.