Opening Reception

• Sponsored by Venable LLP

Breakfast

Representative Burgess Owens (UT-04), Member of the Direct Selling Caucus, Member of the House Committee on Education & Workforce, Co-Sponsor of H.R. 3495 

The Legal 411: What’s Keeping Us Up at Night

Today’s legal landscape is shifting fast, and direct selling companies are facing new challenges on multiple fronts. This session unpacks the issues keeping legal and compliance teams awake at night, from distributor misclassification litigation and FTC enforcement activity to income disclosure requirements, electronic distributor agreements, and the evolving rules on non-competes and non-solicits. Join these leading attorneys for a candid discussion on emerging risks, regulatory trends, and what your company can do now to stay ahead of the curve.

• Katrina Eash, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP
• John Sanders, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP

Representative Blake Moore (UT-01) - Direct Selling Caucus Member

Break

FTC Insights: Navigating Recent ANPRMs and Policy Priorities

• Andrew N. Ferguson, Chairman, Federal Trade Commission (Invited)

Representative Darren Soto (FL-09), Co-Chairman, Direct Selling Caucus

Lunch

Current State of Data Security and Privacy: Legislative Solutions to Clarify Standards

Guidance and Independent Contractor Classification

Representative Tim Walberg (MI-05), Chairman of the House Committee on Education & Workforce, Co-Sponsor H.R. 3495

• Moderator: Mike Telliga, Senior Principal for Federal Affairs, Amway

Representative Kevin Kiley (CA-03), Lead Sponsor of H.R. 3495, the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act

• Moderator: Dave Grimaldi, CEO, DSA

Break

Innovation Meets Accountability: Turning Compliance and Technology into Growth Drivers

As innovation accelerates, direct selling companies are redefining how they communicate, monitor, and grow. From new AI tools to social and influencer marketing, marketing potential and oversight must evolve together. This session brings together experts who bridge legal, marketing, and compliance to show how responsible innovation not only protects consumers, but it also drives performance. Learn how companies are using technology, collaboration, and transparent practices to strengthen trust, reduce risk, and fuel sustainable growth across the channel.

• Moderator: Jonathan Gilliam, CEO, FieldWatch

Delaware, Florida, Texas, Utah, and Other State Issues from the 2024-2025 Legislative Session 

• Grant Baskerville, Chairman, Utah Direct Selling Coalition
• Ryan Chamberlin, Government Relations & Legislative Affairs, PM-International; State Representative, Florida House of Representatives (FL-24)
• Kim Drabik, Vice President Corporate Affairs, Plexus International

Reception

Compliance Officer Dinner & General Counsel Dinner

Breakfast

• Sponsored by FieldWatch

Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09), Co-Chairman of the Direct Selling Caucus, Direct Selling Caucus

• Moderator: Kim Drabik, VP Corporate Affairs, Plexus Worldwide LLC

Emerging Tax Issues for Independent Contractors and Small Business

Representative Jim Clyburn (SC-06), Assistant Democratic Leder, U.S. House of Representatives 

New Jersey Independent Contractor Issues, Rulemaking, Audit, IC Lawsuits

General Counsel Panel

• Bernadette Chala, Chief Legal Officer, Arbonne International
• Joshua Foukas, Chief Legal Officer, USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
• Darin Reber, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Forever Living Products

Lunch