Oregon is nationally known as a leader in land use planning law and an
innovator in crafting statewide and local government land use regulations to
allow development while protecting significant natural resources. Our 13th
Annual Land Use Law Conference promises once again to examine the
cutting edge issues in Oregon Land Use Law presented by a faculty of leading
land use attorneys and distinguished Judges of the Court of Appeals. Come
hear a review of the significant land use cases decided by the appellate courts in
2009, and learn what changes the 2009 state legislature made to Oregon land
use law, including implementation of the “Big Look”; land use law effecting
rural land will be explored, including the latest in Measure 49 developments;
alternative energy sources are emerging in Oregon and you will learn about
some of the land use siting considerations affecting these energy alternatives.
will provide us an update of the latest at DLCD and some of the critical issues facing that agency; and as usual,
will provide his insights on the critical legal issues in Oregon Land Use Law.
, and the outstanding faculty for the 13th Annual Oregon Land Use Law Conference.
Who Should Attend:
Attorneys and Legal Staff
Planners
Government Officials
Developers and Builders
Real Estate Professionals
Transportation Professionals
Engineers
Conservationists
Anyone Affected by Land Use & Growth
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009
| 9:00 | Introduction and Overview of Day One |
Jordan Schrader Ramis PC
| 9:10 | 2009 Land Use Case Review |
A Review of Significant LUBA, Court of
Appeals and Supreme Court Cases
Ball Janik LLP
Ball Janik LLP
| 10:30 | 2009 Legislative Session Recap |
Oregon Home Builders Association
| 11:00 | Permitting Strategies, UGB Amendments
and New Rules |
Law Offices of Christe White
| 1:00 | Vested Rights and Nonconforming Uses |
The Basics and the Complexities of Vested
Rights and Nonconforming Use Law in
Oregon
Stoel Rives LLP
| 2:00 | Issues for Rural Land Use Applications
Including Measure 49 Development |
Cofield Law Office
| 2:45 | Ethics Update for Land Use Lawyers |
Flat vs. Hourly Fee Issues; Communications
with Represented Parties; Conflicts of
Interest
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
| 3:45 | Update on the Transportation Planning
Rule and Interchange Management
Plans |
Update on Transportation Planning Rule (TPR)
Cases; Interchange Access Management Plans
and Case Study of a Redmond, Oregon IAMP
Perkins Coie LLP
| 4:15 | Perspectives of a Local Decision Maker
as Mayor of Lake Oswego |
Local Land Use Decisions
Mayor - Lake Oswego, OR
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP
| 5:00 | Questions and Answers |
Friday, Dec. 11, 2009
| 9:00 | Introduction and Overview of Day Two |
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
| 9:10 | Alternative Energy Siting Considerations
~ The Basics |
Types of Key Alternative Energy Facilities
You May be Asked to Help Site on Public or
Private Land; Key Land Use Considerations
for Each Type of Alternative Energy Facility
with a Particular Focus on Wind Energy
Facility Siting Considerations
Law Office of Wendie L. Kellington PC
| 9:45 | Mediating Complex Land Use Cases at
the Appellate Level |
Formerly on Oregon Court of Appeals
| 10:15 | Land Use Cases at the Court of Appeals |
Oregon Court of Appeals
| 11:00 | DLCD Update and Critical Issues |
Forest Land Conversion; Urban Reserves;
Periodic Review
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
| 11:30 | Critical Legal Issues in Oregon and
Land Use Law |
SB1011/Implementation of Urban/Rural
Reserves; New Legislation - Transferable
Development Rights/Opportunities; ESA
and Flood Plain Development Restrictions
Perkins Coie LLP
| 12:00 | Questions and Answers |
Gregory S. Hathaway, Program Co-Chair, is a partner with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and Chair of the Land Use Practice Group. His statewide land use practice focuses on acquiring the necessary land use and regulatory entitlements to develop property. He is listed in Chambers USA’s “Best Lawyers in Business” and is recognized as an Oregon “Super Lawyer” in real estate and land use law.
Timothy V. Ramis, Program Co-Chair, is a partner with Jordan Schrader Ramis. His practice focuses on land use and transportation planning, local government applications, wetland permitting, Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) petitions, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court petitions, and legislative drafting. He also serves as City Attorney for the cities of Tigard, Milwaukee, and West Linn, Oregon.
Steven W. Abel is a partner with Stoel Rives LLP where he concentrates his practice in land use, natural resource, and development law. He is listed in Chambers USA: “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” and in The Best Lawyers in America.
Jon A. Chandler, Chief Executive Officer of the Oregon Home Builders Association. He is also the lobbyist for the OHBA on land use planning, environmental and natural resource policy, transportation, and issues arising out of the ESA.
Dorothy S. Cofield, Principal/Owner of Cofield Law Office, represents clients in Measure 37 & 49 claims, rural and urban development permits, lot line adjustments, regulatory takings, subdivision applications, wetland permits, transportation issues, etc.
Judge Mary J. Deits was formerly a Plan B Judge with the
Oregon Court of Appeals. She retired from the court after
serving 18 years, including seven years as the Chief Judge of
the court. Prior to this, she worked as an Asst. Attorney General
and represented state agencies on land use and other issues.
Jack D. Hoffman is a partner at Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP specializing in land use, condemnation and general
litigation. In addition , he has been actively involved in local and
regional land use policies. In 2008, he was elected Mayor of
Lake Oswego for a four-year term.
Peter R. Jarvis is a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. He practices primarily in the area of attorney professional responsibility and risk management. He is the partner-in-charge of the firm's Portland office.
Wendie L. Kellington, Law Office of Wendie L. Kellington PC, is known in Oregon and nationally for her expertise in energy and land use law. She advises a U.S. subsidiary to a German wind turbine manufacturing and service company, and other energy and land use clients concerning renewable projects.
Dana L. Krawczuk is a partner at Ball Janik LLP. Her principal areas of practice are land use and environmental law. Before joining Ball Janik, she practiced land use and municipal law another Portland law firm, representing Oregon cities on land use matters.
Steven L. Pfeiffer, Keyonte Speaker, a partner at Perkins Coie LLP in the firm’s Real Estate and Land Use practice. He focuses on natural resource, land use and real estate development law. He has extensive experience in advising business, utility and government clients.
Michael C. Robinson, a partner with Perkins Coie LLP, is a land use attorney who has focused his practice on obtaining land use approvals and highway access permits for commercial and residential builders since 1991.
Hon. Timothy J. Sercombe was appointed to the Oregon Court of Appeals in 2007 by Governor Kulongoski. Prior to
this, he practiced law with the firm of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart
Preston Gates Ellis. He writes and speaks frequently in the
areas of municipal, land use and constitutional law.
Thorkild G. Tingey is an attorney at Ball Janik LLP and a member of the Land Use and Environmental Practice Groups. His practice focuses on state and local land use permitting of development projects in the Portland area and central Oregon.
Christe C. White, Law Offices of Christe White, practices development and land use law, including successful permitting strategies, density transfers and constitutional limitations on exactions. Prior to starting her own firm, she practiced with Ball Janik LLP.
Richard M. Whitman has been the Director of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) since January, 2008. Prior to joining DLCD he served as Attorney-in-Charge, Natural Resources Section, Oregon Department of Justice.
This seminar is approved for the following credits
Oregon State Bar
9.0 General & 1.0 Ethics CLE Credits (Live Credits for Attending & Webcast) - The Seminar Group is an Accredited Sponsor
State of Oregon, Appraiser Certification & Licensure Board
10.5 Hours (Live Credits for Attending)
Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying
May qualify for engineer credit. (Live Credits for Attending)
If this seminar has not been approved for the credits you require, let us know and we will look into it for you.
Information on Continuing Education Credits
| Single Registration* |
$595.00 |
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| 2 or more (each) |
$545.00 |
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| Government Employee |
$495.00 |
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| Non-Profit / NGO |
$495.00 |
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| New Associate |
$460.00 |
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| Paralegal |
$460.00 |
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| Student |
$347.00 |
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| Printed Course Materials |
$150.00 |
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| DVD Homestudy |
$605.00 |
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| CD Homestudy |
$605.00 |
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| Day One ONLY |
$372.50 |
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| Day Two ONLY |
$372.50 |
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| Downloadable Course Materials |
$150.00 |
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| On Demand (All Sessions) |
$595.00 |
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| On Demand Session 1 |
$110.00 |
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| On Demand Session 2 |
$50.00 |
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| On Demand Session 3 |
$100.00 |
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| On Demand Session 4 |
$100.00 |
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| On Demand Session 5 |
$50.00 |
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| On Demand Session 6 |
$100.00 |
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| On Demand Session 7 |
$50.00 |
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| On Demand Session 8 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 9 |
$75.00 |
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| On Demand Session 10 |
$50.00 |
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| On Demand Session 11 |
$50.00 |
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| On Demand Session 12 |
$50.00 |
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| On Demand Session 13 |
$50.00 |
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* Indicates that the rate is available for attending in person and Live Webcast
Fee Description
Cancellation Policy
We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 12/4/2009.
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| World Trade Center |
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121 SW Salmon, Bldg. 2
Portland, OR 97204
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| Phone: 503-464-8688 |
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Please call the facility for directions/questions.
A block of rooms has been set
aside at Hotel Fifty, 50 SW Morrison, Portland, OR.
Please call (503) 221-0711 for reservations and request The Seminar Group Negotiated rate.
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