RIMS Legislative Summit 2026
March 18–19 | Washington, DC
Join us at RIMS Legislative Summit, the exclusive members-only event that gives you firsthand advocacy experience.
This is your chance to advocate on behalf of the RIMS community and speak directly with members of Congress and their staff about issues impacting the risk management profession and RIMS.
Here are RIMS 2026 legislative priorities: third-party litigation funding, NFIP and TRIA reauthorizations, and association tax reform.
This event is only for RIMS members based in the United States. Not a member? Join RIMS today!
Event Location
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20062
Registration
| Member | Non-member | |
|---|---|---|
Registration Rate by March 11 | US $150 | Not Applicable |
Cancellation Fee Nonrefundable | US $50 | Not Applicable |
Press play to learn why you should join RIMS on Capitol Hill:
Agenda
Wednesday, March 18
Location: U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Attire: Business Casual
| 9:30 am–12:00 pm | Registration |
| 11:30 am–12:00 pm | First Timers' Session (Optional) Mark Prysock, General Counsel and VP of Public Policy, RIMS Jeff Klein, Of Counsel, McIntyre & Lemon |
| 12:15 pm–1:00 pm | Networking Lunch / State Group Planning |
| 1:00 pm–1:15 pm | Opening Remarks Gary LaBranche, FASAE, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, RIMS Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce |
| 1:15 pm–2:00 pm | Priority Issue: Association Tax Reform Kyle Hayes, Senior Director, Public Policy, American Society of Association Executives Additional Speakers TBD |
| 2:00 pm–2:45 pm | Priority Issue: TRIA and NFIP Reauthorizations Robert Gordon, Senior Vice Present, Policy, Research and International, American Property Casualty Insurance Association TRIA Speaker TBD NFIP Speaker TBD |
| 2:45 pm–3:00 pm | Break |
| 3:00 pm–4:00 pm | Priority Issue: Third-Party Litigation Funding Arshawn Teymoorian, Partner, McIntyre & Lemon Jeff Klein, Of Counsel, McIntyre & Lemon Tony Cotto, Assistant Vice President & Counsel, Federal and Political Affairs, NAMIC |
| 4:00 pm–4:40 pm | How to Lobby Members of Congress and Their Staff Mark Prysock, General Counsel and VP of Public Policy, RIMS Jeff Klein, Of Counsel, McIntyre & Lemon |
| 4:40 pm–4:50 pm | Closing Remarks Lynn Haley Pilarski, Counsel, Risk Management & Insurance, General Motors Company; Chair, RIMS Public Policy Committee |
| 5:00 pm–7:00 pm | Reception Opaline Bar and Brasserie Located In: Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square |
Thursday, March 19
Location: Capitol Hill | Attire: Business
| 9:00 am–5:00 pm | Legislative Meetings on Capitol Hill
House and Senate Office Buildings |
| 11:15 am–2:00 pm | Lunch Reception Hawk N Dove 329 Pennsylvania Ave SE Washington, DC 20003 Stop by between your meetings to have lunch and network with your fellow attendees. |
| 5:00 pm | Departure |
Hotel
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
806 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Special RIMS Rate: $359 per night
Extended Booking Deadline: Thursday, February 26
Through this website you can book, modify, or cancel your hotel reservations at any time and receive updated information about this event.
If you cancel or reduce your reservation less than 72 hours prior to arrival, hotel cancellation and early departure fees will apply.
Sponsorship
Become a business partner at the RIMS Legislative Summit.
There are many sponsorship and promotional opportunities available to heighten your brand exposure and demonstrate your commitment to the risk management community.
For more details, contact Allison McMannus, Exhibition and Sponsorships Sales Manager at 212.655.6209 or amcmannus@RIMS.org.