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Fennemore Craig provides seminars on topics of interest throughout the year. For information about current seminars, please see the listings below or contact Cheryl Devries at (602) 916-5292. For your convenience, on-line registration is also available.

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Current Seminars

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Nonprofit Fundraising Law 101

Attorney(s): Kendis Muscheid,Laura Lo Bianco
Practice(s): Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations

Fennemore Craig Attorneys Laura LoBianco and Kendis Muscheid will be presenting in a webinar brought to you by NBI, National Business Institute. More details below.

Click here to register.

Thursday, February 09, 2012 

Eastern  1:00 pm-2:30 pm

Central  12:00 pm-1:30 pm

Mountain  11:00 am-12:30 pm

Pacific  10:00 am-11:30 am

Product ID#:  58751E

Program Description

What You Need to Know About the Legalities of Fundraising

In these hard economic times, many nonprofits are looking for new and additional ways of fundraising in order to survive. Before leaping into a new event or contest, it's critical to ensure the activity is compliant with legal requirements. Take this primer on the legal and tax aspects of fundraising to make sure all your bases are covered and your fundraiser doesn't turn into a legal nightmare. Enroll today!

  • Get insight into charitable fundraising regulations and tips for compliance.
  • Examine how internet fundraising is different than traditional fundraising.
  • Avoid tax trouble by learning potential reporting pitfalls.

Who Should Attend

This legal course will examine the legal and tax aspects of nonprofit fundraising for attorneys. It may also be of interest to accountants and nonprofit directors.


Course Content
  1. Fundraising in Current Economic Times
  2. Legal Aspects of Nonprofit Fundraising
  3. Tax Aspects of Nonprofit Fundraising
  4. Charitable Fundraising Regulations and Compliance
  5. Internet Fundraising
  6. Restricted Gifts
  7. Advertising Concerns

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Fennemore Craig attorneys present Employment Law Breakfast Briefing for attorneys, employers and human resource professionals

Attorney(s): John Balitis,Barney Holtzman,Whitney Sedwick Meister,Sherry Downer
Practice(s): Employment and Labor Relations


Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Matt Martinez and Jared Leung present "Investor Visas and Work Visas" at the International Business Symposium

Attorney(s): Matt Martinez,Jared Leung
Practice(s): Immigration Law

International Business Symposium

Hosted by City of Phoenix

May 16 – 18, 2012

Click here for more information


Sunday, May 27, 2012

Crimes & Punishment: How Do Misdemeanors and Other Common "College" Offenses Affect Immigration Status?

Attorney(s): Matt Martinez
Practice(s): Immigration Law
Fennemore Craig immigration attorney Matt Martinez will speak about Crimes & Punishment: How Do Misdemeanors and Other Common "College" Offenses Affect Immigration Status? at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators 64th Annual Conference in Houston, Texas, May 27-June 1, 2012. Information is at www.nafsa.org

Past Seminars

Thursday, February 02, 2012

Water Rights and Trading Summit: Southwest

Attorney(s): Robert Anderson,Margaret Gallogly
Practice(s): Natural Resources and Endangered Species,Water Law

Fennemore Craig is proud to sponsor this 

Water Resource Development Event

Water rights trading and water resource development are emerging markets creating abundant business opportunities, but are markets that are not easily understood.  You are invited to a forum for leaders of the water sector and beyond, to discuss the business of water resource development, and gain insight on how to capitalize on the opportunities springing up in our area.

Fennemore Craig will have two representatives speaking at this conference:

                   Robert Anderson – source water for mining
                   Margaret Gallogly – water demands for real estate development

  • Attend if you want to achieve sustainable and resilient strategies relating to water risk.
  • Attend if you understand that water challenges will touch all areas of our economy. 
  • Attend if you want to take advantage of the economic opportunities being created.

Visit the conference websitefor all the details! 
February 2nd & 3rd, 2012, Scottsdale, AZ



Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Arizona Paralegal Association E-Discovery Seminar

Attorney(s): James Burgess
Practice(s): E-Discovery and Data Management

Fennemore Craig Director James D. Burgess, Esq. and Cathy Duplissa-Lopez, Paralegal-E-Discovery Project Manager along with Julia Romero Peter, Esq., Director of Business Development at eLit, will be co-presenting to the Arizona Paralegal Association on December 14th discussing the importance of eDiscovery for Paralegals.

CLE credit will be given to those in attendance.

Where: Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Phoenix
When: December 14th, 2011 from 11:45 AM - 1 PM MST
Cost: Speaking & Lunch: $42 for non APA Members, $30 for APA Members
$25 to attend speaking session only

Registration Contact
Cindy Perez
(408) 695-6108
cperez38@yahoo.com

 



Monday, October 31, 2011

Financing Issues in Today's Market - Challenges & Opportunities for Water Companies

Attorney(s): Timothy Berg,Jay Shapiro
Practice(s): Environment,Water Law

Presentation Materials:

Understanding WIFA - Presented by Steve Wene, Moyers, Sellers & Hendricks

 

 



Online Registration Wednesday, October 19, 2011

The New Prescription In Pain Management

Attorney(s): John Balitis
Practice(s): Employment and Labor Relations

Presented by THE ARIZONA SELF-INSURERS ASSOCIATION

Experts from the State Legislature, Cavanagh Law Firm & Fennemore Craig will give an overview & discuss the future of Medical Marijuana in Arizona. Law Enforcement Officials will discuss indentifying impairment. Pain Management Physicians and a Doctor of Pharmacy will debate the role & utilization of Medical Marijuana in today’s workers’ compensation industry.

October 19, 2011

8:00 am—2:00pm

Fiesta Inn

Conference Center

Priest & Broadway

Tempe, AZ



Online Registration Friday, October 14, 2011

Evolving Practice: Technology for Legal Professionals

Attorney(s): Carrie Pixler Ryerson
Practice(s): Employment and Labor Relations

Carrie Pixler Ryerson, Esq. of Fennemore Craig will present on the topic Ethical Implications of Social Media and Mobile Apps at a meeting of the Arizona Association of Law Libraries on October 14. Click here for details.



Online Registration Thursday, September 29, 2011

UPDATE: What Leaders of Nonprofits Need to Know for 2011 and Beyond

Attorney(s): Laura Lo Bianco
Practice(s): Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations

Click here for presentation materials.

 



Thursday, September 22, 2011

Managing Litigation as a Business: Aligning Value and Costs of Litigation Services

Attorney(s):
Practice(s): Commercial Litigation,Litigation



Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Global Immigration – Business Visitor Rules

Attorney(s): Jared Leung
Practice(s): Immigration Law

AILA Rome Chapter 2011 Fall Conference

September 20-21, 2011

J.W. Marriott Grosvenor House

London, UK

The conference will open with a tour of the US Embassy on the Tuesday afternoon (TBC) and there will be a cocktail reception and dinner at the J.W. Marriott Grosvenor House. The substantive conference sessions will take place on the Wednesday (the 21st) from 9 to 4:30 at the historic Inner Temple, one of the four Inns of Court.



Thursday, September 15, 2011

Global Real Estate Opportunities: Referrals from Around the World

Attorney(s): Jared Leung
Practice(s): Immigration Law

San Diego Realtor Association International Mixer

Maria Maria Restaurant

1370 Frazee Road, Mission Valley, CA

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.



Online Registration Thursday, September 08, 2011

Is Individual Chapter 11 Just a Chapter 13 on Steroids? American Bankruptcy Institute, Southwest Bankruptcy Conference

Attorney(s): Laurel Davis
Practice(s): Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights and Restructuring

Four Seasons Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada

September 8-10, 2011



Online Registration Thursday, July 14, 2011

3rd Annual TMA Western Regional Conference

Attorney(s): Laurel Davis
Practice(s): Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights and Restructuring

Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort - Santa Barbara, CA

July 13-15

THURSDAY - 8:00am - 9:00am with Continental Breakfast

Panel I: Receivers and Turnarounds: An Overview, Including Federal Court Receivers

This panel will discuss the use of a receiver as an important member of the turnaround team, to preserve assets and maximize options, not just as a last resort. It will also highlight situations which involve the use of receivers in federal court proceedings.

Moderator - Laurel E. Davis, Fennemore Craig PC, Las Vegas



Online Registration Thursday, June 30, 2011

Private Water and Public Water - Which Costs More?

Attorney(s): Jay Shapiro
Practice(s): Water Law

Presentation Materials:

 
 
 

 



Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Lunch and Learn: Supreme Court's Decision on LAWA and What it Means for Arizona Businesses

Attorney(s): Nancy-Jo Merritt,Matt Martinez
Practice(s): Immigration Law

This month, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America et al v. Whiting et al, ruling that the Legal Arizona Workers Act, LAWA, is not preempted by federal law. Under LAWA, Arizona employers that knowingly or intentionally employ unauthorized aliens are subject to suspension or revocation of their business licenses. LAWA also requires all Arizona employers to enroll in the federal E-Verify program.

Nancy-Jo Merritt, chair of the Fennemore Craig Immigration Group, and Matt Martinez, Fennemore Craig partner in the Immigration Group, will discuss what this means to Arizona employers, and what U.S. businesses can learn from Arizona’s experience three years after LAWA. Nancy-Jo and Matt will discuss “best practices” with respect to LAWA, and the new enforcement matrix used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE].
 



Online Registration Thursday, June 16, 2011

Keith Hendricks among presenters for Centerpoint, The Big Purchase: How It Happened, Why It Made Sense and What Happens Next

Attorney(s):
Practice(s): Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights and Restructuring,Real Estate and Real Estate Litigation,Real Estate Finance and Lending

Sponsored by Valley Partnership

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown - 340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ

Registration 1:30 PM

Program 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Networking Mixer 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Click here for seminar brochure.



Online Registration Thursday, June 09, 2011

Managing Litigation As A Business (Aligning Value and Costs of Litigation Services)

Attorney(s):
Practice(s): Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights and Restructuring

Join us June 9, 2011, in Las Vegas as we expand this unique nationwide collaborative effort among in-house legal teams to improve how you manage your company’s litigation and implement a continuous improvement process.



Online Registration Monday, June 06, 2011

The Global Immigration Puzzle: Are You Having a Hard Time Making the Pieces Fit Together?

Attorney(s): Jared Leung
Practice(s): Immigration Law

Jared Leung speaking at American Council on International Personnel 37th Annual Symposium

Immigration Essential Workshop

9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 6

Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City, Washington, D.C.



Online Registration Tuesday, May 17, 2011

What Leaders of Nonprofits Need to Know for 2011

Attorney(s): Laura Lo Bianco
Practice(s): Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations

 

Click here for presentation



Thursday, May 05, 2011

Developing an Immigration Compliance Program for Employers in the Equine Industry

Attorney(s): Matt Martinez
Practice(s): Immigration Law

University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky



Thursday, April 07, 2011

2011 National Environment, Energy and Resources Law Summit: Water Law - Property, Protection and Policy

Attorney(s): Larry Caster
Practice(s): Environment,Water Law

Sponsored by The Canadian Bar Association.

April 7 - 9, 2011
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, AB, Canada

Water is life. As the demand for clean water increases and as supplies are threatened, it is crucial that lawyers hone their understandings of the federal, provincial and international laws and rules surrounding this invaluable, irreplaceable and scarce resource. 

Join leading legal practitioners, academics and industry experts from across Canada and from the United States, South Africa and elsewhere, to discuss and understand the implications of differing domestic water allocation regimes on competing demands, the interplay between commercial development and water, the regulation and protection of natural water resources.  Learn about the international concerns surrounding trade and the treatment of water as an export commodity, water in the Arctic, and trans-boundary water pollution.



Monday, March 07, 2011

Mergers and Acquisitions From Start to Finish

Attorney(s): Susan Wissink
Practice(s): Business and Finance

This practical seminar will guide you through the principles and procedures involved in mergers and acquisitions so you can structure the best deal for your business client. Anticipate and overcome obstacles by identifying areas that commonly pose challenges during these transactions. Our experienced faculty will share the benefit of their insights and knowledge, enabling you to avoid mistakes and successfully facilitate the process.



Online Registration Monday, February 28, 2011

Immigration 101: Understanding U.S. Immigration Law and Legal Systems

Attorney(s): Jared Leung
Practice(s): Immigration Law

2226 Rayburn HOB, Washington D.C.

Immigration is a key issue that reaches Capitol Hill each Congressional session. However, before you can understand the policy of immigration, isn’t it important to learn the basics? Esteemed panelists from several national bar associations will explain the basics about the complex and often confusing immigration system.




In The News

February 1, 2012
Fennemore Craig featured in Arizona Republic historic business photos commemorating Arizona's centennial [NEWS]

January 27, 2012
Sherry Downer warns employers of restrictive social media policies [NEWS]

January 17, 2012
John Balitis explains legislation aimed at stopping online piracy [NEWS]

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Publications and Events
February 9, 2012
Fennemore Craig attorneys present Employment Law Breakfast Briefing for attorneys, employers and human resource professionals [SEMINAR]

February 9, 2012
Nonprofit Fundraising Law 101 [SEMINAR]