This popular annual virtual workshop offers continuing legal education for water professionals and updates water leaders on the hottest water industry trends. Participants will have the option to register to attend each session separately, or save by registering to attend all three sessions.
These programs have been developed with water agency directors and staff in mind, as well as agency legal staff and firms. Whether you are a director, general manager, staff, or legal representative, the value you will gain from these programs will be of great benefit to the water agency you represent.
Program Sessions Include:
SEPTEMBER 18 (11:00 AM – NOON PT)
General Counsel Roles and Responsibilities Part 1 – Role of the General Counsel
Panelists will discuss the various types of general counsel roles within large and small water agencies, as well as the ethical issues associated with these roles. Attendees will also learn best practices and hear advice for how staff can best work with general counsel.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
 California State Bar 1.0 Hour of Legal Ethics subfield MCLE credit will be offered for attending this live session on September 18. |
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SEPTEMBER 25 (11:00 AM – NOON PT)
Easements Aren’t Easy: Practical Experiences and Legal Essentials
This program will highlight some of the challenges related to dealing with easements, successful strategies to work with utility companies, and other best practices for water agencies.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
California State Bar 1.0 Hour General MCLE credit will be offered for attending this live session on September 25. |
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OCTOBER 2 (11:00 AM – NOON PT)
General Counsel Roles and Responsibilities Part 2 – Who is the Client?
Ethical rules dictate that water agency general counsel report to agency Boards of Directors, and serve agencies as their client. This dynamic sets up a number of ethical issues. Panelists will present and consider hypotheticals in a lively discussion.
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES
California State Bar 1.0 Hour of Legal Ethics subfield MCLE credit will be offered for attending this live session on October 2. |
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