Speaker, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, "Advanced Topics in Zoning XIII: Lessons Learned"

In this edition of the “Advanced Topics” series, a group of experienced zoning practitioners – from across the land use ‘spectrum’ (applicants’ attorneys; board attorneys; in-house) – will talk about what they’ve learned over the years: land use practice, procedures, policy, practice, family management, the politics of development, and what it takes to keep clients happy. Perhaps a war story or two!

We hope for some valuable insights and an entertaining two hours. Register today!

Topics to be included:

• Notice pitfalls and how to avoid them;
• How to juggle family life and law firm management with night work;
• How to handle difficult board attorneys;
• Difficult boards – from both the applicant and board attorney side;
• Career challenges/career management – being out at night and then working the next day;
• Last minute review letters;
• Difficulty answering the epic question from a prospective client: “how long will this take and how much will it cost?”;
• How land use practice has changed over the years;
• What’s on the horizon for the New Jersey land use lawyer;
• Challenges/opportunities in taking a land use matter on a flat fee basis;
• How to plan a vacation and not disappoint the client; and
• From the perspective of the in-house lawyer/developer.