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Legal Writing Webinar

The Optimal Amount of Advocacy  Figuring out the optimal level of advocacy can be tricky, especially when you write. You don't want to oversell your case. But you don't want to undersell it either. This workshop will give you a number of tips and techniques you can use to find your own sweet spot of persuasion. Speaker: Patrick Barry

Mental Health Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members

Mental Health: Maintaining Wellbeing While Negotiating Conflicting Interests CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. How do municipal lawyers manage their mental health and maintain their wellbeing, while balancing their responsibilities? This program will discuss the challenges of managing mental wellbeing while maintaining ethical responsibilities in the unique position that many municipal attorneys need to navigate on a daily basis. We will explore practical techniques for setting boundaries without compromising career...

Police Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members

Why Didn’t They Just Shoot The Gun Out of His Hand? Defending Police Uses of Force in The Era of BWC & Cell Phone Videos CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. In popular culture, fictionalized versions of police encounters often depict officers flawlessly shooting a gun out of a suspect's hand. However, it is crucial to address the unrealistic nature of such scenarios in real-life law enforcement. This webinar aims...

Animal Law Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members

Best Practices for City Ordinances Related to Animals CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. The presentation will provide sound and up-to-date guidance on ensuring that animal-related ordinances are in line with current case law. The presentation will assist cities and counties in preparing their respective animal-related ordinances before legal action occurs. The presentation will provide basic ordinance guidelines and tips, as well as more specific guidance on ordinances related to...

Code Enforcement Webinar

Creating More Livable Communities with Form-Based Codes Understanding form-based codes is important for lawyers involved in land development as they offer a tool for achieving urban planning goals and creating more livable communities. This presentation will discuss the use of form-based codes in regulating land development to achieve a specific urban form. The webinar will also discuss how these codes prioritize physical form over land use, promoting predictable built results and a high-quality public realm through municipal regulations using examples...

Employment Law Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members

Proper Classification of Workers – Avoiding Potential Pitfalls in a Tight Labor Market CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. With the ongoing labor shortage, businesses may be tempted to explore alternative worker arrangements, such as engaging independent contractors. This session will cover the complex landscape of worker classification rules at the state, federal, and local levels. Gain valuable insights from recent litigation, specifically examining how these rules are affected during...

Signs and Free Speech Webinar

Regulating Signs & Billboards after Austin v. Reagan In 2022, Austin v. Reagan reaffirmed the ability of your community to regulate on-premises and off-premises signs (billboards), and to regulate commercial speech differently from non-commercial speech.  While Austin moderates some of its impact, the 2015 Reed v. Town of Gilbert content neutrality framework remains largely in place. It constrains how communities deal with temporary signs, and continues to require a high degree of rigor in drafting. This webinar includes a panel...

Construction Webinar

Alternative Project Delivery in Public Construction: Dissecting the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Contract and Best Practices This program will introduce municipal counsel to key differences in procurement, contract drafting, contract and claims administration and liability for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery.  CMAR contracts are emerging on the municipal construction landscape as valuable tools in the public owner’s toolbelt.  As public owners turn to these project delivery models, municipal officials will turn to municipal counsel for answers.   Learn both...

Environment Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members

Municipalities and the Environment: New challenges and opportunities   CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. Join experienced environmental law practitioner Rich Glaze in this webinar as he explores new challenges and opportunities for municipalities in environmental regulation, including compliance under the Biden administration, EPA Brownfield Grants, and current legal issues surrounding PFAS and emerging contaminants in areas such as airports, wastewater treatment, and drinking water. Rich's extensive experience in defending companies,...

Local Government Legal Center Supreme Court Review Webinar

Supreme Court Preview for Local Governments: 2023-2024 Term This is NOT an IMLA webinar and CLE will not be offered by IMLA. Hosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), join legal experts in a discussion of the new Supreme Court term and what decisions local governments should watch.  The Supreme Court will rule on several major cases this term, including on issues related to: A possible new standard for employment liability under Title VII; Whether a public official’s social...

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Webinars

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Seminars
2025 IMLA Mid-Year Seminar
Washington, D.C.: April 25 – April 28, 2025
Omni Shoreham Hotel

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2026 IMLA Mid-Year Seminar
Washington, D.C.: April 10 – April 13, 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel

Conferences
2025 IMLA 90th Annual Conference
New Orleans, Louisiana: Friday, October 17 – Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Hilton New Orleans Riverside

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2026 IMLA 91st Annual Conference
Salt Lake City, Utah: Wednesday, September 23 – Sunday, September 27, 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

2027 IMLA 92nd Annual Conference
Denver, Colorado: Thursday, October 14 – Monday, October 18, 2027
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

Other Events
IMLA in Italy
Lake Como, Italy
October 16-20, 2024

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