POSTPONED – Shaping the Future of Architecture

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Join former U.S. Congressman 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 his deep experience in Congress and the private sector, 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.

Speaker:
Rick Lazio, Senior Vice President, alliantgroup; Former U.S. Representative from the State of New York

About the Speaker:
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, Lazio 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, Lazio moved to the private sector to work for JP Morgan Chase as a Managing Director and then Executive Vice President. As Senior Vice President at alliantgroup, Lazio 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.