Events

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion (DEI) In the Workplace: Creating Impactful and Sustainable DEI Programs in Law Firms The presentation will largely be geared towards programming for law firms.  The topic of DEI in law firms has been discussed at some level for many years.  But just encouraging awareness and discussion is not enough.  The presentation will provide tips and strategies for attorneys, including those representing local governments, to successfully implement sustainable DEI Programs in law firms. The presentation will also...

An Assist from the Bench: Addressing Problem Properties with Dedicated Code Enforcement Courts CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. Litigation frequently serves as the legal backstop when code enforcement agencies have exhausted other avenues to gain compliance or when properties pose special challenges or imminent threats to public health and safety.  While they can appear straightforward, today’s code cases involve complex legal issues related to ownership and title, interpretation of...

Legal Writing 101 Get valuable tips on writing -- everything from an email to an appellate brief.  Much of daily communication is the written word, and this seminar will teach you everything you need to know to make your communication clear and powerful. Speaker: Blithe Bock

Key Legal Issues: From Plan Implementation Through Ongoing Operation and Regulatory Compliance This presentation is the second of a two-part presentation.  Lawyers from Keller and Heckman LLP will address the critical legal and regulatory issues that public broadband initiatives and partnerships typically encounter at each stage of a project from initial opportunity assessment to ongoing operation and regulatory compliance.  It will focus on negotiation and implementation of project plans; startup activities; contract matters of many kinds; and federal and state...