School Law Practice Seminar

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Make plans to be in New England with COSA this fall!
Register by September 1st and receive a 10% discount on your tuition!

The NSBA Council of School Attorneys’ (COSA) dynamic School Law Practice Seminar will be held in Providence, Rhode Island, October 14-16, 2010! This seminar is for lawyers and “lawyers to be” only and focuses on the difficult issues that you face day-to-day representing public school clients. It will provide you an opportunity to earn up to 10.5 hrs. of CLE programming targeted to the needs of the school practitioner.

Don't miss the Thursday opening general session, "Lincoln: Lawyer and Mediator – A Study in Political Courage," with keynote speaker the Hon. Frank J. Williams, Chief Justice (Ret.), Rhode Island Supreme Court. Participate in a Thursday early bird session on labor relations or special education, and choose from three concurrent sessions on Friday afternoon. Gather in smaller groups and “talk over” the issues of most concern to your practice. You can select the “School Law Boot Camp,” labor session, or a variety of sessions on general school law. If you’re a school district in house counsel, join your colleagues on Friday for a complimentary luncheon networking meeting followed by a CLE session for in house counsel.

Enjoy the attractions and amenities of a “big city” at small town prices. COSA has negotiated an affordable rate at a AAA “4 Diamond” property, the Renaissance Providence Hotel.

COSA’s 2010 School Law Practice Seminar Committee*, under the leadership of Elizabeth B. Valerio, COSA director from Boston, Mass., has put together a teriffic line up of school law topics, as well as plans for creating a relaxed learning enviornment for you. Don’t miss the Council’s return to New England.

Register by September 1st and receive a 10% discount on your tuition!

Schedule at a Glance (Eastern Time)

• Thursday, Oct. 14   ◊   12 noon - 4:00 p.m.   ◊   State Association Counsel Luncheon
                                                                                     Networking Meeting
• Thursday, Oct. 14   ◊   2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.   ◊   Labor Relations Early Bird
• Thursday, Oct. 14   ◊   2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.   ◊   Special Education Early Bird
• Thursday, Oct. 14   ◊   5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.   ◊   Opening General Session
                                                                                       Keynote Address
• Thursday, Oct. 14   ◊   7:00 - 9:00 p.m.   ◊   “Dine Around” Providence
• Friday, Oct. 15   ◊   9:00 a.m. - 12 noon   ◊   General Sessions
• Friday, Oct. 15   ◊   12 noon - 1:30 p.m.   ◊   In House Counsel Luncheon Meeting
• Friday, Oct. 15   ◊   1:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.   ◊   Three (3) Concurrent Sessions
• Friday, Oct. 15   ◊   4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   ◊   Reception
• Saturday, Oct. 16   ◊   8:30 a.m. - 12 noon   ◊   General Sessions

Some Extras

• Earn up to 10.5 hrs. CLE including 1 hr. ethics
• More concurrent sessions and small group Q&A
• Back to basics “boot camp” for those new to the practice or a “refresher”
• Great room rate at the Reniassance Providence Hotel: $159 single/double plus 13% tax
• “Dine Around Providence” on Thursday evening and get to know other attendees
• Visit with new and old friends at the Friday Evening Reception
• Arrive early or stay late to enjoy the sites and sounds of Providence! http://www.goprovidence.com