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.
 California State Bar MCLE credits will be offered for attending each of these live sessions. |
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Program Sessions Include:
NOVEMBER 3 (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) | 1.5 hour General MCLE credit >> SPEAKERS
Contract Drafting for Water Lawyers: Agreement Fundamentals
Session 1 of this multi-part series for water lawyers is designed to cover the basics of contract structure and drafting. This 1.5 hour CLE program will provide an overview of the role of the lawyer in preparation of contracts, plain language drafting, the structure of a well-drafted contract, and communicating with clients and counterparties. This session is ideal for new and experienced lawyers alike, providing practical guidance and real-world examples.
JANUARY 29 (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) | 1.5 hour General MCLE credit >> SPEAKERS
Contract Drafting for Water Lawyers: Form vs. Manuscript
This session is designed to cover the distinctions between and details for handling form contracts versus custom or “manuscript” contracts. This 1.5 hour CLE program will provide a high-level overview of procurement contracting options, as well as agreements for non-procurement related contracts such as inter-governmental agreements, real estate transactions, and settlement agreements. The program will also cover practical approaches to redlining and version control, and differences in 2-party versus multi-party negotiations.
APRIL 16 (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) | 1.5 hour General MCLE credit >> SPEAKERS
Contract Drafting for Water Lawyers: Risk Allocation Basics
This session is designed to cover the high-level basics of risk management through allocation of duties and rights, insurance and indemnity, term and termination, and default and remedies provisions.
