Events

Trends in Local and Federal Historic Preservation Law This seminar will delve into municipalities’ powers to regulate and protect historic properties.  Highlighting new research covering the 11% of municipalities with local preservation ordinances, the seminar will outline the scope of this expanding regulatory sphere.  Then the presenters will explain how municipalities may become federally-recognized "certified local governments” and play a role in federal historic preservation review processes, with a focus on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.  Finally,...

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: 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...

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...

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...