Adam Giuliano presents at the Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure’s (AIAI) 2024 P3 Conference & Expo on March 12, 2024, in Dallas, TX. The panel discussion,AIAI Owners’ Education Session: What’s a Key Ingredient for Success? Picking the Right Advisors and Partners, explores the core skillsets and areas of expertise industry professionals want to engage as they move the project forward.

Each year, the AIAI community unites at The P3 Conference & Expo (P3C). As the industry’s annual gathering of the public and private sectors, P3C is where industry professionals can access the insights, connections and inspiration needed to continue driving P3s forward. Explore the latest challenges and trends impacting the industry with expert-led education and public sector programming built by AIAI members. Connect and share experiences with the community and collaborate on how to strengthen the future of America’s essential infrastructure.

Learn more and register here: https://www.thep3conference.com/whyattendaiai/

Peter Kirsch presents as a keynote speaker at the University of California – Davis’ 2024 Aviation Noise and Emissions Symposium on March 6, 2024, in Palm Springs, California. The session, Working Together on Land Use Compatibility, traces the history of airport-community efforts towards land use compatibility and offers observations on how relations between airports and their neighbors can be improved. 

This annual symposium is entirely dedicated to the critical mission of noise and emissions reduction from aircraft, representing a vital step forward in the aviation industry’s commitment to a cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable future. The symposium unites aviation industry professionals, environmental and community advocates, policymakers, and forward-thinking technology pioneers in a common mission to address the noise and emissions challenges in the aviation industry.

Learn more and register: https://anesymposium.aqrc.ucdavis.edu/register

In-person event featuring a conversation with Polly Jessen, Partner at Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell, who will embark on candid conversation regarding her personal and professional journey. Polly’s practice focuses on the range of contaminated property redevelopment issues, including environmental due diligence, negotiating purchase and sale agreements, cleanup plans, development agreements and environmental insurance policies, obtaining Brownfield grants and state tax credits, severed mineral interests, mine reclamation, and professional service and construction contracting. Her clients include municipalities and quasi-governmental entities, as well as private developers, lenders, and other private entities involved in complex remediation and redevelopment projects.

The Leadership Connection Series is a program offered through ULI Colorado’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) and provides opportunities for leading women in business to candidly share their career story, lessons learned and advice for future women leaders. 

Partners Peter Kirsch and Steven Osit will be presenting at the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE) 64^th Annual Airport Management Short Course on January 20^th, in Monterey, CA. Their presentations, at the special Role of the Airport Attorney Workshop, will discuss current legal issues of concern to airport managers and lawyers including private investment opportunities, FAA’s new land use policy and section 163 determinations, environmental issues, airport security requirements, and treatment of scheduled charter operations.

Learn more and register here

On December 21st, Firm partners Peter Kirsch and Katie van Heuven will be presenting a webinar discussing the FAA’s policy changes to the regulation of airport land use. The discussion will provide AAAE members with a brief overview of the final policy statement, what it could mean for airports, and some of the questions that remain on how the FAA will implement the new policy.  

Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP, in cooperation with the Commuter Rail Coalition, is pleased to present the 2023 Passenger Rail Law Workshop. This year’s workshop will be held in Washington, DC on November 6 & 7, 2023. Attendees will learn fundamental legal principles that underlie virtually all elements of passenger rail from seasoned practitioners with decades of experience and in-depth understanding of the federal laws, regulations, and policies that govern rail. 

Click here to register and learn more: https://raillawworkshop.com/

Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP, in cooperation with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA), is pleased to present the 39th Annual Airport Law Workshop. This year’s workshop will be held in Washington, DC on October 15-17, 2023.

The Workshop has long been regarded as the premier conference for both new and experienced lawyers (and those who need to understand airport law) to learn from experts the fundamental legal principles that underlie virtually all elements of airport operations and development.  This workshop is the only conference that combines a thorough review of the basics of airport law with an update on recent legal developments.  Conducted in an interactive classroom format, the instructors are government attorneys from DOT, FAA, and TSA, as well as seasoned practitioners with decades of experience and in-depth understanding of the federal laws, regulations, and policies that govern public-use airports.  Continuing legal education credits are generally available in most states.

Attorney Nicholas Clabbers will be speaking at the 43^rd Annual Conference for the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania on October 11. Regarded as one of the premier aviation industry forums in the country, the Annual PA Aviation Conference is attended by professionals throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. Sponsors and attendees enjoy numerous opportunities throughout the 3-day gathering to interact in a dynamic and energetic atmosphere that encourages great conversations and numerous networking opportunities. Nick’s presentation will cover advanced air mobility and legal considerations for airports and local government.

Learn more and register here: https://acpfly.com/this-years-conference/

Firm partner David Y. Bannard will be speaking at the Airports Council International – North America’s (ACI-NA) 2023 Annual Conference and Exhibition. The ACI-NA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition helps airport lawyers stay ahead of emerging trends, see the latest industry solutions, and connect with others in the airport industry. David will be speaking on two panels:

The Airport Attorney’s Role in ESG Reporting and Bond Disclosures | September 30, 2023

As the scope of information airports provide investors in bond issuances expands, the role played by airport attorneys should also expand. This session provides insight on the important information that airport attorneys need to know.

ESG – Responding to Investors and Stakeholders | October 1, 2023

Has your airport recently received questions from stakeholders regarding ESG? If not, the questions are likely coming from investors and insurers. Come to this session to hear about how airports are developing their ESG materials, including perspectives from those that are starting from their sustainability reports, as well as airports starting from scratch. This session will also include an overview of the work that the ACI-NA cross-committee task group has undertaken on reporting and metrics.

Learn more and register: Here 

Partner Peter J. Kirsch will be speaking at the ACC’s Navigating the Legal and Ethical Requirements for Aviation Professionals Virtual Workshop on September 28. This workshop will provide an overview of the unique characteristics of airport law that planners and engineers need to understand and discuss the various ethical requirements that aviation professionals operate under while performing their duties.  With a combination of more than 180 years of aviation experience, the Workshop speakers represent the diverse perspectives of certified planners, professional engineers, attorneys, and accredited airport executives. 

Register for the Workshop here: https://training.acconline.org/acc-legal-and-ethical-requirements-virtual-workshop