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Every year, investors, including many municipal retirement and pension systems, are eligible to claim roughly $4 billion in recoveries in U.S. securities fraud litigation. We specialize in helping investors monitor their portfolios for potential securities fraud claims and maximizing their recoveries both as passive claimants and through litigation. Our team of 200 lawyers in ten offices nationwide has obtained many of the largest shareholder recoveries in history, including $7.2 billion in the Enron case, which is the largest securities class action litigation settlement in history.
Host:
Lamontt Bowens
Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
In this discussion, I’ll share how our team delivered rapid jury background research and real-time insights during a high-exposure police litigation trial. From social media analysis to live courtroom support, you’ll see how data-driven jury selection can shape outcomes in complex cases.
Host:
Avi Kamionski
Pointed Discovery
Stag Liuzza is a New Orleans–based law firm that represents municipalities nationwide in the PFAS water contamination settlement, helping public entities navigate complex deadlines and maximize recovery for costly remediation efforts.
Host:
Mike Stag
Stag Liuzza
The host will lead attendees through a conversation on shared, municipal best practices to improve standard industry and local contracts to better protect public owners.
Host:
Steven “Tip” Torres
West Group Law PLLC
A table for chief legal officers and that will discuss law office management issues.
This discussion will cover how you find unpermitted work and why unpermitted work matters. We will also discuss strategies to achieve compliance and reduce non-compliance in the future.
Host:
Trish Link
Diversity, equity and inclusion are not illegal – so how best to navigate the evolving approach to inclusive practices in your agency.
Host:
Susana Alcala Wood
Join LexisNexis to discuss how to get the most out of AI in your municipality. In the legal space, AI is an investment – how do you best implement AI to best streamline your legal work.
Host:
Andrew Fonner
Director of Strategy Government Markets
LexisNexis
The landscape of public infrastructure contracting is evolving rapidly. Increasingly complex compliance requirements tied to federal and state funding—combined with the impact of shifting tariffs—are reshaping how public agencies plan, procure and execute public works projects. In response, project delivery methods and contract language are adapting to more effectively allocate risk, address funding uncertainties, and ensure alignment with regulatory obligations. This session will explore best practices for crafting strong procurement models and contracts that safeguard capital investments and keep projects on track amid market volatility.
Host:
Craig Hayes & Mary Beth Coburn
Best Best & Krieger
This discussion will examine recent developments in First Amendment law, focusing on how courts are interpreting free speech, freedom of religion, and government regulation in contemporary contexts. Explore emerging case law, including challenges involving social media, public employee speech, and religious accommodations, and consider the implications of recent rulings for municipalities.
Host:
Sean Cooley
New to municipal practice? Join this table for an informal conversation about the unique challenges and opportunities facing lawyers in city, county, and town government work. We’ll share practical tips, career insights, and strategies to help you navigate ordinances, land use, contracts, and council meetings with confidence.
Host:
Todd Sheeran
How are government attorneys already using (or thinking about using) AI in daily tasks like research, drafting, or government operations? Let’s compare experiences and practical tips, share what has worked, what hasn’t, and what still feels too risky.
Host:
Field K. Herrington
Engage in discussion regarding Innovative Zoning and Land Use Solutions, learn tips on how to represent your municipalities and boards during controversial land use hearings, and discuss best practices on defending land use processes and appeals.
Host:
Ashley Ulbricht
Discussion topics will include types of vexatious records requests and the unreasonable burden standard applied to FOIA requests, various state law treatment of vexatious or burdensome requests, and best practices for dealing with these requests while balancing the good public policy of transparency.
Host:
Joseph G. Lauber
Come discuss the legal risks you face when managing public protests and discuss strategies to mitigate liability.
Host:
Nadia Sarkis & Natalie Schachner
Miller Barondess LLP
Reasonable standards municipal lawyers and their clients should have for each other
Host:
Alan Bojorquez
Advising council and law enforcement post Grants Pass on public camping and ROW use ordinances, street ambassadors, day resource centers, park and street clean ups, business and resident concerns, state or federal involvement. Share what your community is doing and hear from others on this wide spread and challenging issue and current hot topic.
Host:
Steve Nick
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Please email Caroline at cstorer@imla.org if you have questions.
