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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Forming and Managing Commercial TICs
Urban Land Institute
May 50, 2008
Oakland, CA
On May 20, real estate attorney Zack Wasserman will lead the program "Forming and Managing Commercial TICs." This program is a members only meeting of the Urban Land Institute. Zack will discuss issues to consider when forming, investing in, and managing commercial TICs. In addition, he will speak about the types of projects or portfolios that might lend themselves to using the commercial TIC concept as an investment vehicle or a management strategy.
The Urban Land Institute is a nonprofit research and education organization compromised of land use and real estate development professionals. It's mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.
For more information, please visit the
Urban Land Institute Web site.
Green Business Awards
San Francisco Business Times
Thursday, June 12, 2008
5:30 p.m.
Fairmont Hotel
San Francisco, CA
As the country's first
green certified law firm, Wendel Rosen is proud to be a sponsor of the first
San Francisco Business Times Green Business Awards on June 12, 2008. The Bay Area is at the forefront of the green business revolution. From energy to finance to construction, this region leads the nation in the development of green technologies and the adoption of sustainable business practices. These awards will highlight the region's people, companies and organizations that are developing and implementing the most transformative green technologies, products and services. The emphasis, in all cases, will be on identifying innovators rather than imitators.
For more information, including online registration, please visit the
San Francisco Business Times Web site.
Basic Commercial Leases in California
Lorman Educational Services
June 13, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Oakland, CA
On June 13, 2008, Wendel Rosen real estate attorney Daniel B. Myers will be a panelist at the Lorman Seminar "Commercial Leasing in California." The program will discuss types of leases, letters of intent, lease clauses, negotiation, broker and attorney considerations and ethics.
This seminar is designed for attorneys, accountants, CPAs, presidents,
vice presidents, property managers, paralegals, real estate owners and
brokers, landlords, construction professionals and real estate agents.
Click
here
to view the program brochure. To register for this program, please visit the Lorman Educational Services Web site at www.lorman.com
Environmental Enforcement 2008: Spills, Leaks, and Discharges? Oh, No! Discovering, Reporting, and Disclosing Toxic Releases
San Francisco Bar Association
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
San Francisco, CA
On June 18, 2008, environmental attorney Catherine Johnson will be a panelist at the program "Environmental Enforcement 2008: Spills, Leaks, and Discharges? Oh, No! Discovering, Reporting, and Disclosing Toxic Releases." This program is presented by the Environmental section of the San Francisco Bar Association. The speakers will discuss current issues in environmental enforcement, including:
• The recent railroad, pipeline and other spills
• The “reportable quantity” question
• Discovery and reporting disclosure of historic releases
• To “Whom” do you tell “What” and “How”?
For more information, including online registration, please visit the
Bar Association of San Francisco Web site. MCLE credit will be available.
It’s Not Easy Going Green.... Or is It?
LegalTech West Conference
June 26, 2008
Los Angeles, CA
On June 26, green business attorney Bruce Lymburn will be an co-panelist for the program "It's Not Easy Going Green.... Or is It?" This program is a session of the LegalTech West Conference. Bruce will discuss how to use technology tools to create a "green" workplace. The results of greening initiatives can lower energy consumption; increase productivity, morale, and profits; improve lifestyles and health; cut costs; and help get -- and keep -- new clients.
LegalTech is the largest legal technology event of the year. With conferences and trade shows in both New York and Los Angeles, LegalTech provides law firms with hands-on practical information for improving their practice management.
Please visit the LegalTech Web site for more information.
West Coast Green
September 25 - 27, 2008
San Jose, CA
On September 25-27, Wendel Rosen will exhibit at West Coast Green, the largest residential and green building expo in the country. Green business attorney Donald Simon hosted last year's expo and this year he will be panelist at the session "Accelerating Green Business Development."
West Coast Green hosts more than 250 exhibitors who showcase the latest in resource-efficiency among green and healthy building products. In additional, more than 100 experts and visionary leaders will present their latest developments, insights, and inspiration at the expanding frontiers of the field.
Business owners, engineers and designers are encourage to attend the expo. They will learn:
• AIA and Build It Green Continuing Education Units
• How to expand your business by incorporating green
• How to successfully market yourself as a green professional
• How to improve your bottom line
• What consumers are willing to pay based on the latest reports and information on consumer trends
• Sneak previews of products poised to go to market
Homeowner day is Saturday, September 27. Homeowners will learn:
• How to remodel green
• Where to find green funding sources
• How to interview and select a green contractor
• What criteria to use for choosing green products and services
• Info on how others specified and built their homes through a green homeowner panel with Q&A
• How to make your home healthy and green at the same time
Please visit the West Coast Green Web site for more information, including ticket purchase and registration.
In-house
Seminars
Many Wendel Rosen attorneys are available to come into your
company and speak on various topics. If you are interested
in hosting such a program, please contact marketing@wendel.com.
Here are a few examples of the types
of seminars we can lead:
- Employment and legal updates - sexual harassment training,
rest break and wage and hour training
- Comprehensive training programs for managers and supervisors
on legal workplace requirements
- Real estate and construction law updates
- Estate planning seminars
Sexual Harassment Training
In 2004, Governor Schwarzenegger signed legislation changing
the anti-harassment training requirements for employers with
50 or more employees. Wendel Rosen attorneys are available
to help companies with ongoing, periodic employment and supervisor
training in areas such as sexual harassment and elimination
of bias. If you would like more information, please click
here and indicate your specific interest. For more information
on this subject, see the article "Anti-Harassment
Training to Become Mandatory," by Wendel Rosen attorneys
Gillian M. Ross and
David Goldman.
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