Welcome to the ABA Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law. As you know, this field is complex and challenging. In addition to offering educational resources such as conferences, a journal and webinars, the Forum also provides a community of professionals with which you can share knowledge and experiences. I highly encourage you to get more involved in the various ways I’ve highlighted below.
Here are our top five tips to maximize your membership:
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Join a Practice Committee
The Forum offers several practice committees which allow you to interact with other lawyers who practice in your specialty area. Committees include Community Economic Development, Fair Housing, HUD and HUD Programs, Legal Educators and Tax Credit and Equity Finance.
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Attend a Boot Camp or Annual Meeting
Whether you’re just starting in your career or whether you’re looking for insights that benefit a more experienced practitioner, the Forum provides opportunities to learn the basics of different programs or to engage in deep dives on particularly challenging areas in small groups. Take the opportunity to learn more by signing up for a Boot Camp or attending the Annual Meeting.
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Sign up for a Teleconference
The Forum hosts regular teleconferences and webinars as a benefit for its members. These are great opportunities to obtain CLE credit with a guided discussion and analysis of legal topics that are of interest.
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Buy a Publication
The Forum offers several publications for targeted subjects: Tax-Exempt Bonds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, RAD, Project Based Vouchers, Fair Housing… it’s all covered.
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Sign up for the ListServ
Stuck on a question? Not sure how to structure a transaction? Join the Listserv for interactive real time discussion on topics raised by members. It’s a great way to know what your colleagues are thinking.
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Begin taking advantage of your Forum membership today by exploring your benefits. Visit our homepage at https://www.americanbar.org/groups/affordable_housing/ and be sure to sign up for our list serve by contacting Dawn Holiday ([email protected]). I look forward to connecting with you at an upcoming event or meeting. In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or reach out to Dawn Holiday ([email protected]) with any questions.
Welcome to the Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law!
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Jill Goldstein
Chair, Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law
Kutak Rock | Omaha, NE
