Attorneys will learn strategies for managing regulatory investigations, OSHA inspections, workplace investigations, mediating hospitality disputes, and understanding new USALI financial reporting standards.
Attorneys will gain practical frameworks for auditing ethics programs, addressing AI legal risks, protecting against cyber attacks, and preventing human trafficking liability.
Attorneys will learn strategies for managing regulatory investigations, OSHA inspections, workplace investigations, mediating hospitality disputes, and understanding new USALI financial reporting standards.
Attorneys will gain practical frameworks for auditing ethics programs, addressing AI legal risks, protecting against cyber attacks, and preventing human trafficking liability.
Agenda
Session 1
Jeopardy: Recent Legal Developments in Hospitality Industry
Session 2
Managing State Alcohol Agency and TTB Investigations
Session 3
Preparing for and Managing OSHA Workplace Inspections
Session 4
Auditing Your Ethics Hotline for Real Impact
Session 5
New Legal Risks and Liabilities in Hotel Ownership
Session 6
Conducting Effective and Thorough Workplace Investigations
Session 7
Mediating Hospitality Disputes to Protect Brand Value
Session 8
Introduction to USALI 12th Edition Financial Reporting
Session 9
AI Applications and Legal Considerations in Hospitality
Session 10
Market Outlook and Current Deal-Making Trends Analysis
Session 11
Anatomy of Hotel Acquisitions in Today's Market
Session 12
Creative Financing Strategies for Hospitality Deals in 2025
Session 13
Legal Landmines and Navigating Deal Risks Successfully
9:00 am - 9:30 am EST
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
This interactive game show-style session tests attendees’ knowledge of the latest legal and business developments in hospitality. Topics cover emerging trends from labor and employment to risk management, technology, and transactions shaping today’s industry landscape.
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
9:30 am - 10:00 am EST
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
Learn strategies for managing investigations by state alcoholic beverage agencies and the federal Tax and Trade Bureau. The session covers trade practice investigations, tied house violations, and best practices for protecting your business during regulatory scrutiny.
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
10:10 am - 10:40 am EST
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
OSHA continues aggressive enforcement with high inspection levels, increased penalties, and rising criminal prosecutions. This session provides strategies for managing inspections successfully, covering employer rights, preparation steps, and tips for each inspection stage.
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
10:40 am - 11:10 am EST
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
This session provides a practical framework for evaluating compliance program design, implementation, and impact. Learn about audit scoping, leadership oversight, meaningful metrics, and how to ensure confidential reporting systems function as intended.
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
11:20 am - 12:20 pm EST
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
Today’s hotel owners face escalating legal threats that didn’t exist a decade ago, from cyberattacks and EPLI claims to human trafficking prevention. This session examines social media weaponization, vicarious liability in franchises, and survival strategies for hospitality’s new legal era.
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
1:20 pm - 1:50 pm EST
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
Learn why proper workplace investigations are critical for fostering a speak-up culture and limiting legal exposure. Through a compelling case study, discover best practices for investigation triggers, credibility assessment, and avoiding catastrophic outcomes from inadequate procedures.
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm EST
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
Discover the benefits of mediation over litigation for hospitality disputes, including speed, cost savings, and confidentiality. The session covers dispute types suited for mediation, ADR contract provisions, and how mediation preserves relationships and brand reputation.
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
The Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry 12th edition becomes effective January 1, 2026. Learn about key updates including the new Brand and Operator Cost Schedule, Energy Waste and Water department, and changes affecting management agreements and fee calculations.
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm EST
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
Explore how artificial intelligence is being deployed across hospitality legal, safety, and security functions today. This fast-paced session covers real-world applications, fraud risks, ethical challenges, and critical questions to ask when evaluating AI-powered tools.
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
9:00 am - 9:50 am EST
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
Gain a forward-looking view from seasoned insiders on where hospitality deals are happening now. Learn what’s driving investor interest, including conversion opportunities and emerging market dynamics shaping the industry.
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
9:50 am - 10:40 am EST
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
This comprehensive session provides a step-by-step discussion of hotel acquisitions and restructurings from beginning to end. Industry experts walk through the complete process navigating today’s unique market conditions and challenges.
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
11:00 am - 11:50 am EST
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
Explore capital stacks, investment partners, and lender expectations driving hospitality deals in 2025. Learn how creative structuring and innovative financing approaches are successfully getting transactions completed in the current market environment.
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
11:50 am - 12:40 pm EST
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
Understand what can derail hospitality deals and how to navigate risks, contracts, and compliance in today’s regulatory environment. Expert panelists share strategies for avoiding common pitfalls and achieving successful transaction outcomes.
Cozen O’Connor
Gray Robinson
Wurz Financial Service
Fisher Phillips
Signature Resolution
Hotel Security Group
JF Capital Advisors
Kensington Vanguard
SESSION I
Deposing trucking company personnel…
SESSION II
Defending the Company. Effective Deposition …
SESSION III
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SESSION IV
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speakers
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.
Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024). He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.
Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.
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Why Attend
Being an attorney is hard enough without the bookkeeping/IOLTA nonsense. Ready to keep more of what you earn? Whether you’re launching a new law practice or been in your own practice for forty years, this program is your roadmap to slashing your tax bill and building real wealth. Want to write off that second home, or discover how to deduct your vacation? In this dynamic, eye-opening session, civil and criminal tax controversy attorney Eric Green will walk you through often-overlooked strategies to dramatically cut taxes, increase deductions, and protect your law practice from IRS audit adjustments. You’ll walk away armed with actionable insights you can put to work immediately and easily earn back 8-10X what you invested in this seminar!
The program will cover not just how to deduct these expenses but what documentation you need to maintain to make sure you are audit proof if Uncle Sam comes calling!
In this new expanded webinar, Eric and Leighanne will review other benefits like converting your practice to an S Corporation, retirement planning and discuss apps that can help tie all this together and make your record keeping a breeze!
Who Should Attend:
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform the way you think about taxes—and take home the tools you need to save thousands year after year.
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Closed-captioning available
2025-09-05 13:00:00
This program begins with the foundations of generative AI, introducing large language models and transformer architecture, then moves into practical applications for legal professionals. Participants will learn how to design and deploy custom GPTs in OpenAI and build agent-based automations in Microsoft Copilot, both of which enable legal teams to streamline repetitive work across transactional matters, litigation management, and broader legal operations. The program also highlights how to use OpenAI projects and Microsoft’s integrated tools to scale and organize AI-driven efficiencies across the legal function.
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Date / Time: December 19, 2025
Closed-captioning available
2025-10-30 14:00:00
Session I – Considerations: Revocable vs. Irrevocable – Georgia Bender
In this session, attorney Georgia Bender will present a brief analysis of the structures and considerations involved in revocable and irrevocable trusts and when each type of trust may be appropriate. Next, Ms. Bender will go into a broad discussion of revocable trusts and the advantages they bring in flexibility of administration, probate avoidance, and estate tax planning. She’ll then review who might be an ideal candidate for this type of trust.
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Session II – Irrevocable Trusts and Trust Administration – Joseph Donohue
In this session, Attorney Joseph Donohue will review four common types of irrevocable trusts and the contexts in which they are best used. Next, Mr. Donohue will offer some helpful drafting tips for trusts. Lastly, he will dive into topics surrounding trust administration from tax reporting to key phases, avoiding trust contests, and drafting documents to protect your fiduciary clients.
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Date / Time: December 11, 2025
Closed-captioning available
2026-03-30 14:00:00
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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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