Program Details
2026-04-28 12:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2026-04-28 12:00:00
1.5h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1.5
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm ESTExamine the foundational architecture of hospitality management agreements, including their core purpose, the owner-operator legal relationship, essential contract components, and how these long-term instruments govern operational responsibilities and define the framework for ongoing business dealings.
Stephen BarthColby Birkes 12:20 pm - 12:40 pm ESTExamine the foundational architecture of hospitality management agreements, including their core purpose, the owner-operator legal relationship, essential contract components, and how these long-term instruments govern operational responsibilities and define the framework for ongoing business dealings.
Stephen BarthColby Birkes 12:40 pm - 1:00 pm ESTAnalyze compensation frameworks used in hospitality management agreements, including base management fees, incentive fees tied to performance, reimbursable expenses, and how financial incentive design influences operator behavior and aligns or misaligns owner-operator interests.
Stephen BarthColby Birkes 1:10 pm - 1:40 pm ESTExamine the fiduciary and agency obligations embedded in owner-operator relationships, identifying common conflicts of interest, required disclosures, sources of legal exposure, and practical strategies for managing risk and preserving owner remedies when disputes arise.
Stephen BarthColby BirkesStephen Barth, author of Hospitality Law and coauthor of Restaurant Law Basics, is an attorney, the founder of HospitalityLawyer.com, the annual Hospitality Law Conference series, and the Global Travel Risk Summit Series. As a professor at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of Houston, he teaches courses in hospitality law and leadership. He is #3 on Global Guru’s Top 30 Hospitality Thought Leaders & Influencers for 2023. In addition to legal and travel risk mitigation insight, Stephen specializes in communicating the importance of Emotional Intelligence in leadership roles; and has provided valuable insight to many companies including The Methodist Hospital System, Wyndham Worldwide, Dine Equity, Business Travel News and Aramark. His fun, fast-paced presentations provide practical information and solutions to enhance your personal and professional life.
Colby Birkes is a Managing Associate in Dentons’ Corporate group, where he assists companies and other business entities from their conception, with particular focus on drafting and reviewing documents, aiding in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and mergers and acquisitions. He has significant experience in the franchise context, frequently helping franchisees negotiate Franchise Agreements, comply with regulatory schemes, and structure project finance. His transactional work spans industries including hospitality, real estate, manufacturing, distilling, and technology, and has included the acquisition of a Courtyard by Marriott hotel involving franchise matters, liquor license transfers, private capital raises, and lender negotiations, as well as a carve-out sale transaction valued at US$177 million involving a global reorganization of 21 entities across 12 countries.
Stephen Barth, author of Hospitality Law and coauthor of Restaurant Law Basics, is an attorney, the founder of HospitalityLawyer.com, the annual Hospitality Law Conference series, and the Global Travel Risk Summit Series. As a professor at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of Houston, he teaches courses in hospitality law and leadership. He is #3 on Global Guru’s Top 30 Hospitality Thought Leaders & Influencers for 2023. In addition to legal and travel risk mitigation insight, Stephen specializes in communicating the importance of Emotional Intelligence in leadership roles; and has provided valuable insight to many companies including The Methodist Hospital System, Wyndham Worldwide, Dine Equity, Business Travel News and Aramark. His fun, fast-paced presentations provide practical information and solutions to enhance your personal and professional life.
Colby Birkes is a Managing Associate in Dentons’ Corporate group, where he assists companies and other business entities from their conception, with particular focus on drafting and reviewing documents, aiding in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and mergers and acquisitions. He has significant experience in the franchise context, frequently helping franchisees negotiate Franchise Agreements, comply with regulatory schemes, and structure project finance. His transactional work spans industries including hospitality, real estate, manufacturing, distilling, and technology, and has included the acquisition of a Courtyard by Marriott hotel involving franchise matters, liquor license transfers, private capital raises, and lender negotiations, as well as a carve-out sale transaction valued at US$177 million involving a global reorganization of 21 entities across 12 countries.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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