Event Pass Information Event Pass TypePriceQuantity In-Person - Student with Valid IDFREE 0 1 In-Person - General Public$15.00 USD 0 1 2 3 4 5 AIA Member (not AIANY)$15.00 USD 0 1 2 3 4 5 Event Details Join former U.S. Congressmen Joe Crowley and Rick Lazio for a vital legislative update on issues shaping architecture firms across the country. This lecture explores recent political developments and their impact on policy, regulation, and the future of the AEC industry. Drawing on their deep experience in Congress and the private sector, Crowley and Lazio will share strategic insights into how current administration policies are reshaping the industry—and offer practical tools to help firms navigate challenges and drive growth. Speakers: Rick Lazio, Senior Vice President, Former Congressman for New York About the Speakers: Rick Lazio is a former U.S. Representative from New York, who served four terms in Congress from 1993-2001. During his time in office, Rick was known as a strong advocate for small businesses, sponsoring impactful legislation such as the successful Small Business Tax Fairness Act. Upon completion of his public service, Rick moved to the private sector to work for JP Morgan Chase as a Managing Director and then Executive Vice President. As an alliantgroup Senior Director, Rick has continued his support of small to mid-sized businesses, brokering his insight and experience in both the public and private sectors to provide strong incentives for job growth. This interest has extended into his civic and philanthropic work in New York with the Committee for Economic Development and the Association for a Better New York.