The Hospitality Law Conference: Washington DC (Presented by HospitalityLawyer.com®)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.