Land Use & Zoning 201
When: Friday, April 12, 2024
Where: Albany Law School (200 Room), 80 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Join the Land Use Committees of the Environmental & Energy Law Section, Real Property Law Section, and the Local and State Government Law Section on Friday, April 12, 2024. This event is open for both in-person attendance and virtual participation. Immerse yourself in a comprehensive full-day Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session tailored for practitioners eager to refine their Land Use & Zoning expertise. Gain valuable insights from the unique perspectives of municipal attorneys, applicant's attorneys, and citizen group attorneys, ensuring a well-rounded and practical approach to navigating the intricacies of Land Use. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and connect with fellow professionals in the field.
Registration for Law Students is FREE! If you are not a member of NYSBA, enter the coupon code LSNU91 at checkout.
This is a hybrid program, once you click "register", you can choose the in-person or virtual option. For those coming in person, there will be breakfast and lunch provided.
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In Person Event Information:
Parking and Directions: For your convenience, designated parking for this event is available in the Senior Parking lot (see map for reference). Access the Senior Parking lot via Holland Ave, situated across from the Hilton Garden Inn. As you arrive, please use the front entrance of the Law School in the 1928 Building. Our faculty members will be on-site to guide you to the 200 Room.
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided for the in-person attendees.
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If you are having any trouble registering or logging into your NYSBA account, please contact our Member Resource Center at 800-582-2452.
Cancellations received more than 10 days from the scheduled event date-100% refund
Cancellations received between 1-10 days from the scheduled event date-50% refund
Cancellations received day of or after the scheduled event date-No refund
- April 12, 2024
- 9:00 AM
- 4:30 PM
- 4.0
- 1.0
- 2.0
- 7.0
- Albany
- Virtual Participation
- Albany Law School (200 Room)
80 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
- overview of municipal players
- sequencing of review
- SEQRA Overview
- Determining statue of limitations
- Tips in Pleadings and Motion Practice
- Procedure
- common pitfalls
- conflicts of interest
- issues with representing multiple boards
- communications between applicant and municipality
8.30 a.m.: Registration
8:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Welcome & Introduction
Speaker:
Bridget O'Toole, Esq., Partner, Heath & O'Toole PLLC, Holley, NY
9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.: Basic Review of Land Use
Speaker:
Ari M. Goldberg, Esq., Counsel, Barclay Damon LLP, Buffalo, NY
1.0 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice
9:50 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.: Coffee Break
10:05 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Panel Discussion about Life of An Application for the Developer, Town and Citizens Group Attorney Perspectives
Moderator:
Hilary G. Atzrott Hamburg, Esq., Partner, Venable LLP, New York, NY
Speakers:
Ari M. Goldberg, Esq., Counsel, Barclay Damon, LLP, Buffalo, NY
Bridget O'Toole, Esq., Partner, Heath & O'Toole PLLC, Holley, NY
Henry A. Zomerfeld, Esq., Senior Associate, Hodgson Russ LLP, Buffalo, NY
2.0 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.: Boxed Lunches
12:45 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.: Article 78 Overview
Speaker:
Alicia Legland, Esq., Associate, Hodgson Russ LLP, Albany, NY
1.0 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice
1:35 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. Ethics Presentation
Speaker:
Hilary G. Atzrott Hamburg, Esq., Partner, Venable LLP, New York, NY
1.0 MCLE Credit in Ethics and Professionalism
2:25 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.: Break
2:35 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.: Mock Board Meeting (Audience Participation)
Participants:
Ari M. Goldberg, Esq., Counsel, Barclay Damon, LLP, Buffalo, NY
Bridget O'Toole, Esq., Partner, Heath & O'Toole PLLC, Holley, NY
Hilary G. Atzrott Hamburg, Esq., Partner, Venable LLP, New York, NY
Henry A. Zomerfeld, Esq., Senior Associate, Hodgson Russ LLP, Buffalo, NY
2.0 MCLE Credits in Skills
4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Closing Remarks
- Bridget O'Toole, Speaker, Heath & O'Toole PLLC
- Alicia Legland, Speaker, Hodgson Russ LLP
- Ari M. Goldberg, Speaker, Barclay Damon LLP
- Hilary G. Atzrott Hamburg, Speaker, Venable LLP
- Henry A. Zomerfeld, Speaker, Hodgson Russ LLP
- Hybrid
- 0NU91
- Committee on Continuing Legal Education
- Environmental & Energy Law Section
- Local and State Government Law Section
- Real Property Law Section
- Land Use and Environmental Law Committee
- Land Use, Green Development, and Environment Committee
- Land Use Committee
