2025 Municipal Law Symposium

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Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2025 • 1:00 pm to 5:15 pm

Legal updates and information for the public sector.

DATE: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

TIME: 1:00pm Registration

LOCATION: Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507

CERTIFICATION: This program is approved for 2.75 HRCI and SHRM hours, as well as 2.75 Act 48 hours. Those seeking Act 48 hours will be asked to fill out a form after our event, as required by IU5.

There is no cost for this event.
 

KEYNOTE: Cassandra Coleman, Executive Director of America250PA

America250PA: Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future

Pennsylvania has always been at the heart of America’s story. As we mark 250 years of our nation’s history, America250PA is bringing people together to celebrate our past, reflect on where we are today, and build a future that honors the contributions of every Pennsylvanian. Through statewide programs and community engagement, we’re ensuring this milestone is more than a moment—it’s a movement that leaves a lasting legacy.

Agenda

1:00pm - Registration

1:20pm - Welcome

1:30pm - Keynote: America250PA: Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future

2:00pm - Mock Public Meeting & Tips: This session will highlight legal matters that often arise during public meetings, including governance, Roberts Rules of Order, First Amendment considerations, and labor & employment issues.

2:45pm - BREAK

3:00pm - A Primer for Your Next Construction, Development, or Renovation Project - Joseph H. Bucci

3:30pm - Once More Unto the [Data] Breach, Dear Friends: Navigating the Legal Notice Requirements for cybersecurity events - Rachael Downey Glasoe

4:00pm - BREAK

4:15pm - 5:15pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS as follows:

SECTION 1 

4:15pm - Common Special Education Mistakes: How to Identify & Avoid - Jennifer E. Gornall

4:45pm - Updates in the Law: What Employers Should Expect from the Trump Administration - Julia M. Herzing and Matthew W. Lasher
 

SECTION 2

4:15pm - Taming the Wild West of Governmental Pension Plans – Brian M. Seelinger

4:45pm - Local Government Debt Options: A LGUDA Primer – Timothy S. Wachter and Brian M. Seelinger

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5:15pm - Cocktails, Food Stations, and Entertainment

What People Are Saying

"Excellent event, with valuable information." - 2024 attendee

"The speakers were excellent." - 2024 attendee

"I really enjoy the presentations. Everyone is always very informative." - 2023 attendee

"Outstanding – My favorite symposium” - 2021 attendee

"Wealth of information” - 2021 attendee

"Very informative and well structured." - 2019 attendee

"Topics were well thought out and presented." - 2019 attendee

"I always learn so much from all of you. This is a valuable service and much appreciated." - 2018 attendee

"You seem to nail it every time!" - 2018 attendee

"All information is concise, timely, and appropriate. Top notch presentations." - 2017 attendee

"Relevant and timely legal updates - very helpful." - 2017 attendee

"Very well organized. Knowledgeable presenters." - 2017 attendee

"Detailed analysis of current laws and regulations." - 2017 attendee