Ethics: The District of Columbia Affairs section of the District of Columbia Bar presents “The First Year of Enforcement by the D.C. Board of Ethics and Government Accountability.” The course begins at noon. Speakers: Darrin Sobin, director of government ethics; Bob Spagnoletti, chairman of Board of Ethics and Government Accountability; and V. David Zvenyach, general counsel, District of Columbia Council. Location: D.C. Bar Conference Center, 1101 K St. N.W. Cost: free. Registration and information: (202) 626-3463 or www.dcbar.org.

Advertising Law: The D.C. Bar presents “Advertising Law and Unfair Competition: Substantiating and Litigating Claims.” The course begins at 6 p.m. Speakers: Jonathan Brightbill, Kirkland & Ellis; Robin Weisman, Kirkland & Ellis; and Kathryn Farrara, Unilever USA. Location: D.C. Bar Conference Center, 1101 K St. N.W. Cost: $89, co-sponsoring section members; $99, D.C. Bar members; $109, government attorneys; $129, others. Registration and information: (202) 626-3488 or www.dcbar.org.

WEDNESDAY , OCT. 30