Real Estate Never Sleeps
(Dissecting Issues That Keep You Up at Night)
July 17 – 20, 2024
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Traverse City, Michigan
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The RPLS Summer Conference is the premier education and social event for real estate practitioners in Michigan. This year’s event features engaging, timely, and relevant programs appropriate for attorneys of every experience level to sharpen their skills and better manage their busy practices. Attendees will have the chance to attend forwardlooking programming on key issues affecting the real estate landscape and learn from experts in the field. Co-Chairs Aileen Leipprandt of Hilger Hammond and Kevin Hirzel, Hirzel Law, invite all real estate practitioners to meet their colleagues at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa to have some fun and gain knowledge that will resolve those key practice issues that may keep you up at night.
Thursday, after a legislative update from the RPLS lobbyist, the conference will begin with an expert panel discussion exploring the modern use regulations in the context of the litigation surrounding use expansions such as battle that ensued between Traverse City wineries and the local township. Workshops on Thursday and Friday will address the legal underpinnings of affordable housing transactions, economic development incentives, important issues in fair housing, artificial intelligence, and the practice of law, addressing diversity and generational gaps in the practice of real estate law, and best practices in the Corporate Transparency Act.
Friday will feature an update on recent Michigan court opinions impacting real estate. The program will also include a dozen interactive roundtable discussions on a variety of topics such as riparian rights, the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, carbon sequestration, pre-emption and renewable energy legislation, and more.
You can also enjoy a full array of recreational and social activities, including a welcoming cocktail reception Wednesday evening, golf scramble on Thursday, and a fun filled Thursday evening that includes face painting for kids, the Section dinner, and dueling pianos that will conclude the evening. Saturday morning will kick off with a special presentation by Paul Unger, of Affinity Consulting Group (Atlanta, GA) who will provide invaluable information on how to manage daily information overload and master time management. Afterward, another set of exciting roundtables will conclude the conference, before leaving you to enjoy your weekend in beautiful Traverse City.
Please join the Real Property Law Section for three days of fun and learning in Traverse City this July.
CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATIONS:
ALL REGISTRANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING THEIR OWN ROOM RESERVATION. Book your hotel room today! For online reservations, go to:
Reservations at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa or call 800-968-7352 or 231-534-6001 and provide the group code SBM0724, or mention State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section. Room Rates: Hotel Room: $239, Tower Guestroom: $279, 1 Bedroom Condo: $289. 2 Bedroom Condo: $359. Room Rates do not include 6% state tax, 5% local assessment and $20.95 daily resort fee. Limited Rooms Available.
CONFERENCE MATERIALS:
Materials will be available online a week before the conference. We will no longer distribute print materials at any Section programs.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
For further information, call Karen Schwartz at 248-933-0835 or email her at rplsks@gmail.com.
COST: (Please check your payment fees)
Become a MEMBER of the Section for $55 and SAVE.
Before May 17, 2024
1st time Summer Conference Section Attendees.. $315*
Section Members................................................. $385*
Non-Section Members ...........................................$445
Member of the Young Lawyers Section ................. $100
On or After May 17, 2024
1st time Summer Conference Section Attendees ... 390*
Section Members ............................................... $460*
Non-Section Members ...........................................$520
Member of the Young Lawyers Section...................$175
*MUST be a Real Property Law Section Member. The cost to become a member of the section is $55. Become a member and save.
Thursday Night Section Event
8:00-9:30 p.m. Adult - $75; Kids (buffet for 5-12 years) - $16.
THURSDAY GOLF SCRAMBLE (JULY 18, AT 1 PM):
Please contact the Grand Traverse Resort at: 1-800-748-0303 or directly to the Pro Shop at 231-534-6470 to reserve your individual tee times on the Spruce Run Course. Please mention “Real Property” to receive a special rate of $ 70 which includes cart. All golfers will be billed individually.
THURSDAY NIGHT SECTION EVENT:
6:30-7:30 PM Children’s Entertainment –“The Painted Lady Face Art”
8:00-9:30 PM Strolling Dinner (Don’t forget to register above)
9:30-10:30 PM Dueling Pianos, Hummers & More…
get ready to join in the fun!
CONFERENCE CANCELLATIONS:
All cancellations must be received at least 72 business hours before the start of the event. Registration refunds are subject to a $20 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be received in writing by e-mail to ndavis@michbar.org. No refunds will be made for requests received after that time. Refunds will be issued in the same form payment was made. Please allow two weeks for processing. Registrants who cancel will not receive seminar materials.
Questions: Contact Karen Schwartz at (248) 933-0835 or e-mail rplsks@gmail.com.
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If you are interested in participating as a Summer Conference sponsor, please contact Karen Schwartz.
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