The COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE identifies opportunities for IAGA to partner with gaming publications, online news sources and other multi-media publishers to expand the opportunities for our members to publish timely and informative articles, white papers and participate in interviews. It will also coordinate periodic webinars on critical topics of interest to the industry and our membership.

It is co-chaired by Trustee Amy Kebert Elder and Trustee John Stawyskyj.


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AMY ELDER of Baker Donelson focuses on Mississippi and Louisiana gaming, representing all types of  clients including casinos, manufacturers, distributors, lenders, lessees, landlords, shareholders, officers, directors and key employees. She helps her clients address regulatory issues and transactional matters, assisting with development, licensing, financing, registration, findings of suitability, transfers of ownership, operation, training, compliance, permits, patron disputes, investigations, disciplinary proceedings and more. 

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JEFFREY CATANZARO is a Managing Director in the Solutions Practice Group of Major, Lindsey & Africa. He is a subject-matter expert in contract management and compliance related issues focused on technology, consulting, strategy, planning, processes and implementing best practices for all stages of the contract lifecycle. Jeff provides clients with solutions that optimize and streamline the contracting processes to enhance risk oversight, maximize revenue and reduce cost (with an emphasis on supporting the gaming industry).

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JOHN STAWYSKYJ is a partner in the Ashurst Sydney office and leader of its Australian property and projects group. A leader in hotel and tourism law, he focuses on corporate/commercial and real estate property transactions emphasizing on the hotel, tourism and gaming industries. He has extensive experience in all aspects of property transactions, including assisting with acquisitions, joint ventures, development projects, leasing, financing, property management and hotel and gaming regulatory issues.