Best Best & Krieger LLP is a sponsor of the 2023 International Municipal Lawyers Association’s (IMLA) Annual Conference taking place September 27 – October 1 in La Quinta, CA. During the four-day conference, eight BBK attorneys will be presenting on various topics of interest to municipalities. Paralegal Christina Boltinghouse will host a table during the WONK Networking Breakfast focusing on e-Discovery and Public Records. Partners Gail Karish and Tim Lay and Associates Bennett Givens and Greg Caffas will explore trending legal issues affecting the telecommunications industry in a “speed dating” type format. Partners Shawn Hagerty and Rebecca Andrews will provide insight on the continually changing scope and guidelines of the Clean Water Act. Lastly, Partner Mary Beth Coburn will present on the final stages of ARPA and the obligations that need to be met by December 2024. Stop by booth #5 to say hello and be sure to join us for the annual softball tournament on Friday, September 29.

WONK Networking Breakfast

Christina Boltinghouse
“e-Discovery & Public Records”
Friday, September 29
7:30 a.m.

BBK Speakers

Gail Karish (moderator), Gerard Lederer, Tim Lay, Bennett Givens and Greg Caffas
“Dialing for Answers: Telecommunications Law Speed Dating"
Friday, September 29
10:30 a.m.

Shawn Hagerty and Rebecca Andrews
"Relatively (Im)permanent: The Changing Scope of the Clean Water Act"
Friday, September 29
2:45 p.m.

Bennett Givens
"The Wireless Industry Can Help Add Revenue to Your Rooftops and Vacant Land"
Friday, Sept. 29
4 p.m.

Mary Beth Coburn
“The Countdown to Encumbered: The 12/31/24 Sunset of ARPA"
Saturday, September 30
9 a.m.