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13th Annual

Oregon Land Use Law

December 10 & 11, 2009 -- Portland, OR

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Oregon Land Use Law

Overview

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.

The Honorable Tim Sercombe of the Court of Appeals will discuss land use cases at the Court of Appeals, and former judge of the Court, Honorable Mary J. Deits, will discuss mediation of complex land use cases at the appellate level; Director Richard M. Whitman of the Department of Land Conservation and Development ("DLCD") will provide us an update of the latest at DLCD and some of the critical issues facing that agency; and as usual, Steven L. Pfeiffer will provide his insights on the critical legal issues in Oregon Land Use Law.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join program chairs Greg Hathaway, of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, and Tim Ramis, of Jordan Schrader Ramis PC, and the outstanding faculty for the 13th Annual Oregon Land Use Law Conference.


  On Demand
   This seminar is available via On Demand,
which will allow you to view the recording from computer.   
                         Please read the System Requirements for the On Demand prior to ordering.                         
If you have questions call 800-574-4852 or send an email to info@theseminargroup.net 



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







Agenda

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Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009
9:00Introduction and Overview of Day One
Jordan Schrader Ramis PC
9:102009 Land Use Case Review
A Review of Significant LUBA, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Cases
Ball Janik LLP
Ball Janik LLP
10:15Break
10:302009 Legislative Session Recap
Oregon Home Builders Association
11:00Permitting Strategies, UGB Amendments and New Rules
Law Offices of Christe White
12:00Lunch (on your own)
1:00Vested Rights and Nonconforming Uses
The Basics and the Complexities of Vested Rights and Nonconforming Use Law in Oregon
Stoel Rives LLP
2:00Issues for Rural Land Use Applications Including Measure 49 Development
Cofield Law Office
2:30Break
2:45Ethics Update for Land Use Lawyers
Flat vs. Hourly Fee Issues; Communications with Represented Parties; Conflicts of Interest
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
3:45Update 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
4:15Perspectives of a Local Decision Maker as Mayor of Lake Oswego
Local Land Use Decisions
Mayor - Lake Oswego, OR
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP
5:00Questions and Answers
5:15Adjourn
Friday, Dec. 11, 2009
9:00Introduction and Overview of Day Two
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
9:10Alternative 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
9:45Mediating Complex Land Use Cases at the Appellate Level
Formerly on Oregon Court of Appeals
10:15Land Use Cases at the Court of Appeals
Oregon Court of Appeals
10:45Break
11:00DLCD Update and Critical Issues
Forest Land Conversion; Urban Reserves; Periodic Review
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
11:30Critical 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
12:00Questions and Answers
12:15Adjourn






Faculty

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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.







Credits

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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







Fees

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Single Registration* $595.00
 
2 or more (each) $545.00
 
Government Employee $495.00
 
Non-Profit / NGO $495.00
 
New Associate $460.00
 
Paralegal $460.00
 
Student $347.00
 
Printed Course Materials $150.00
 
DVD Homestudy $605.00
 
CD Homestudy $605.00
 
Day One ONLY $372.50
 
Day Two ONLY $372.50
 
Downloadable Course Materials $150.00
 
On Demand (All Sessions) $595.00
 
On Demand Session 1 $110.00
 
On Demand Session 2 $50.00
 
On Demand Session 3 $100.00
 
On Demand Session 4 $100.00
 
On Demand Session 5 $50.00
 
On Demand Session 6 $100.00
 
On Demand Session 7 $50.00
 
On Demand Session 8 $75.00
 
On Demand Session 9 $75.00
 
On Demand Session 10 $50.00
 
On Demand Session 11 $50.00
 
On Demand Session 12 $50.00
 
On Demand Session 13 $50.00
 

* 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.







Location

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This seminar is being held at:
 
World Trade Center
121 SW Salmon, Bldg. 2
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503-464-8688
 
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.
Get directions to seminar location.






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