2021 Fall Virtual Conference with Forum on the Entertainment & Sports
October 7-9 & 14-15, 2021
Register to attend
ABA Member $599
Non-member $699
State and Local Government Section Members $449
Govt/Academia/Nonprofit $349
Certified Public Accountants $245
Students $99
CLE Credits
16.25 hours 60-minute states*
19.50.2 hours 50-minute states*
Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. *Florida Bar regulators have stated that attorneys will not receive Florida credit for this ABA program, even if they self-apply. For more information, visit the ABA MCLE page.
Thursday, October 7
1:30 - 2:30pm ET
Crisis Communication in the Age of Social Media
Presented by the Section of State and Local Government Law
Increasingly, public and private sector entities are tasked with addressing sensitive and potential risk exposing matters in the public eye through a variety of media platforms. Often times, the “no comment” response is insufficient. The panel will discuss the legal and practical issues that need to be addressed as part of the crisis communication response and steps that should be taken by the entity to minimize disruption to the business.
Speakers
Colleen E. McCarty, Attorney, Fox Rothschild, Las Vegas, NV
Steven F. Stapleton, Chair of the ABA Section of State and Local Government Law and Member, Clark Hill PLC., Grand Rapids, MI
Friday, October 8, 2021
1:15 - 2 :15pm ET
Understanding Mandatory Reporting Obligations for Amateur Sports Organizations and College Athletic Programs
Presented by the Section of State and Local Government Law
In response to several high-profile sexual abuse/misconduct cases, amateur sports organizations and their volunteers/coaches have increased reporting obligations under federal and state laws. The panel will discuss the recent amendments to the Ted Stevens Amateur Sports Act, reporting obligations in the SafeSport context, and an overview of state law mandatory reporting requirements.
Speakers
Ben Tronnes, Associate Counsel, USA Hockey, Colorado Springs, CO
Carolyn M. Horton, Clark Hill, PLC, Grand Rapids, MI
Friday, October 15, 2021
10:30 - 11:30am ET
Anatomy of a Title IX/Harassment Investigation
Presented by the Section of State and Local Government Law
What happens when claims of sexual misconduct or abuse are made against employees/officials in educational institutions (including athletic departments) that receive federal funds? The panel will address best practices for handling sexual harassment/misconduct and discrimination investigations, public sector peculiarities, investigation pitfalls to avoid, and practical steps to minimize risk exposure/litigation.
Speakers
Maria F. Dwyer, Member, Clark Hill PLC, Detroit, MI
Mary Kay Klimesh, General Counsel, Douglas County, School District RE-1 Castle Rock, CO
Friday, October 15, 2021
6 - 7pm ET
Featured Speaker
Discussion with Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford - Non CLE
Moderator and ABA State and Local Government Law Section Chair Steven F. Stapleton will host Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and the two will discuss topics of interest to the State and Local Government Law Section and Forum on Entertainment and Sports. Topics will include the status of NIL in Nevada for the amateur student-athlete, use of Nevada stadiums and arenas for election activities and vaccination sites and other legal updates.
Speaker
Steven F. Stapleton, Chair of the ABA Section of State and Local Government Law and Member, Clark Hill PLC., Grand Rapids, MI