BBK is proud to sponsor and present at the 2025 IMLA Mid-Year Seminar in Washington, D.C. April 25-28. A team of BBK attorneys will cover several critical topics impacting local governments and municipalities from federal communications policies to public policy changes. Telecommunications attorneys Tim Lay, Cheryl Leanza, Bennett Givens and Greg Caffas will provide an in-depth analysis of what local governments can expect under the new administration, with Republicans leading both the executive and legislative branches, and Brendan Carr appointed as Chair of the Federal Communications Commission. Partner and Director of Government Affairs, Ana Schwab will discuss legal principles surrounding Executive Orders that withhold appropriated funds from local governments. Housing Partners Elizabeth Hull and Isaac Rosen will update attendees on the latest developments in fair housing law. Telecommunications attorney Gerard Lederer will highlight the key federal policy shifts driven by executive actions, agency rulemaking, and legislative priorities. Additionally, BBK will also host a WONK Networking Breakfast roundtable on April 27, moderated by Gerard Lederer, which will focus on the challenges local government property owners face when making their property available to wireless providers.

Be sure to join BBK for these essential discussions and stop by BBK’s booth.

BBK Speakers

Tillman Lay (moderator), Cheryl Leanza, Bennett Givens and Gregory Caffas
“Elections Have Consequences”
Saturday, April 26
2-3:30 pm ET

Ana Schwab
“Federal Appropriations and Executive Authority”
Saturday, April 26
3:45-4:45 pm ET

Elizabeth Hull and Isaac Rosen
“The Fair Housing Act and the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule in 2025”
Sunday, April 27
9-10:30 am ET

Gerard Lederer (moderator)
“Federal Policy Update: Recapping the First 100 Days of the Administration and Congress”
Monday, April 28
8:35-9:35 am ET

WONK Networking Breakfast

Gerard Lederer
“It’s Worth What?”
Sunday, April 27
7:45-8:45 am ET