Join us for the Local Government Law Institute 2024, a vital program for attorneys in local government law. This event covers key updates on case law, legislation, due process in administrative hearings, state and federal tort immunity, takings, impact fees, zoning, planning, and election law. The program also includes a lunch panel on parliamentary procedure and an ethics session on secondary trauma and imposter syndrome, addressing the unique challenges faced by government law attorneys. This is an essential opportunity to stay current and effective in your practice.
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Friday, December 6, 2024
Live at UBS Tower, Chicago and via Webcast
8:00 – 8:55 Registration Opens or Log into the webcast via your account at www.iicle.com
8:55 – 9:00 Welcome & Announcements – Program Moderators
Steven M. Elrod, Elrod Friedman LLP, Chicago
Peter M. Friedman, Elrod Friedman LLP, Chicago
9:00 – 9:45 Case Law and Legislative Update
The Courts, the Illinois General Assembly, and the US Congress have been very busy in 2024 on multiple critically important matters related to governmental bodies at all levels. We’ll cover the most important judicial and legislative activities from 2024 and their impacts on Illinois local government.
Peter Friedman, Elrod Friedman LLP, Chicago
9:45 – 10:30 Due Process Considerations in Administrative Hearings
Carolyn Clifford, Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd., Chicago
Lance C. Malina, Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd., Chicago
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 11:30 State and Federal Tort Immunity
John Murphey, Odelson, Murphey, Frazier & McGrath, Ltd., Evergreen Park
11:30 – 12:15 Update on Takings and Impact Fees
Steven M. Elrod, Elrod Friedman LLP, Chicago
Julie A. Tappendorf, Ancel Glink, PC, Chicago
12:15 – 12:30 Grab a quick sack lunch (included for in-person attendees)
12:30 – 1:15 Lunch Panel: Parliamentary Procedure / How to Run a Meeting
Faculty and attendees will share experiences and tips.
1:15 – 1:45 Zoning & Planning Issues and the Overlap Between Taxing Bodies
T. Ryan Connor, Sandberg Phoenix, Edwardsville
1:45 – 2:15 Difficult World, Difficult Issues
With a seemingly endless stream of bad news bombarding us all nonstop and an often inflamed political and social media environment, how does the attorney advise the client on dealing with challenging social issues and constituents?
Ruth A. Schlossberg, Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle, Crystal Lake
2:15 – 2:30 Break
2:30 – 3:15 From Polls to Policy: Election Law Updates
Faculty TBA
3:15 – 4:15 Secondary Trauma & Imposter Syndrome: Resilience Strategies for Local Government Attorneys
(1.0 MHSA Professional Responsibility CLE, pending approval)
Richard Gleason, Illinois ARDC, Chicago
4:15 Adjourn - to the Cocktail Reception!
Please join us for networking with drinks and appetizers at the conclusion of the program.
Many thanks to our 2024 Planning Committee:
Steven M. Elrod, Elrod Friedman LLP, Chicago
Peter M. Friedman, Elrod Friedman LLP, Chicago
Lance C. Malina, Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd., Chicago
John Murphey, Odelson, Murphey, Frazier & McGrath, Ltd., Evergreen Park
Ruth A. Schlossberg, Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle, Crystal Lake
Julie A. Tappendorf, Ancel Glink, PC, Chicago
