Best Best & Krieger LLP is a sponsor of the 2024 International Municipal Lawyers Association’s (IMLA) Annual Conference taking place September 25 – September 29 in Orlando, FL During the five-day conference, 10 BBK attorneys present on various topics of interest to municipalities. To kick off the conference, Partner Gerard Lederer will moderate a telecom panel discussion with Partner Tillman Lay and Associates Greg Caffas and Bennett Givens. Director of Government Affairs Ana Schwab will present on PFAS followed by Partner Mary Beth Coburn and Of Counsel Craig Hayes who will provide insight on the overhaul of Title 2 of the CFR formerly known as “Uniform Guidance for Federal Grants now titled “Guidance for Federal Assistance,” effective October 1, 2024. Partner Ruben Duran will lead an engaging discussion on A.I. as it relates to contracts and Partners Wendy Wang and John Holloway will close out the conference by addressing environmental regulations affecting municipalities. Be sure to join us for the annual softball tournament on Friday, September 27.

BBK Speakers

Gerard Lederer (moderator), Tillman Lay, Gregory Caffas and Bennett Givens

“Telecom Toolkit—Critical Issues for Local Governments"
Thursday, Sept. 26
10:45 am

Ana Schwab

"PFAS = More Risks + More Money (and Where to Find the Dollars)"
Thursday, Sept. 26
3:45 pm

Mary Beth Coburn and Craig Hayes

“Just When You Think You’ve Got It – They Change It!"
Friday, Sept. 27
9:15 am

Wendy Wang and John Holloway

“Environmental Section: A Review of Recent Supreme Court Environmental Law Decisions”
Friday, Sept. 27
2:45 pm

WONK Networking Breakfast

Ruben Duran

“The Perils of Relying on A.I. for Your A.I. Contracts: A Discussion on Crafting A.I.-related Defense & Indemnity Provisions Yourself"
Friday, Sept. 27
8 am