Learn about land use law, overcoming obstacles to development, solar and wind energy, a cannabis update, litigation cases and how-to's, and more!
Credits: 5 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 1 Other PR
Expires: 5/1/2024
Program Moderators: Ronald S. Cope, Schain Banks, Chicago
Donna J. Pugh, Foley & Lardner LLP, Chicago
Nuts and Bolts of Land Use Law and Zoning
Gain valuable insight into the fundamentals of land use law and zoning. Learn about zoning relief, strategies of community outreach and identifying relevant stakeholders and the importance of doing your due diligence in what can be a very unpredictable practice area.
Donna J. Pugh, Foley & Lardner LLP, Chicago
Hot Topics in Land Use from a Planning Perspective
Hear from our speakers about the latest topics in Land Use. Topics will include Retail Redevelopment, Financing Development and Municipal Assistance, Adaptive Reuse and Industrial Spaces.
Mike Mallon, CCIM, CRX, Draper and Kramer, Chicago
Heather Morrison, MAP Strategies, LLC, Chicago
Obstacles to Development in Illinois and How to Overcome Them
In every deal, we need to create win-win outcomes. On this panel, you’ll hear a discussion about the challenges facing development and finding solutions that are mutually-agreeable to all parties.
Brian Brodeur, ONNI, Chicago
Lindsey Senn, Fifield Companies, Chicago
David Dibo, Executive Director of Economic Development Commission, Aurora
Fundamentals in Land Use Litigation
Learn more about how to litigate a land use case and understand the most recent decisions affecting the practice of land use law in Illinois.
Ronald S. Cope, Schain Banks, Chicago
Considerations in Connection with Clean Energy Project Development in Illinois
The speakers will discuss and provide valuable insight with respect to land use and related legal issues raised when developing wind, solar, and other clean energy projects. We will discuss site control provisions used to assist with these issues and will review example provisions.
Session Moderator: John F. Young, Clean Law PC, Chicago
Karen A. Lessick, Invenergy, Chicago
David D. Streicker, Polsinelli, Chicago
Cannabis Update
Learn about the current status of land use regulations relative to cannabis businesses and the challenges relative to zoning approvals for new locations and constraints on facility relocations.
Katriina McGuire, Thompson Coburn, LLP, Chicago
Ethical Questions Faced by Land Use Lawyers
(1.0 Professional Responsibility Credit)
Land Use attorneys – and the government officials with whom they interact – face a unique set of ethical issues and obligations. Enjoy an engaging review of the specific rules and challenges that attorneys in this practice area must confront and resolve, utilizing case studies.
Steve Elrod, Elrod Friedman LLP, Chicago (Moderator)
Mary F. Andreoni, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, Chicago
Brooke Lenneman, Elrod Friedman LLP, Chicago
Adjourn
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