On June 20^th, Peter Kirsch presents at the Airport Consultants Council’s virtual workshop: Navigating the Legal and Ethics Requirements for Aviation Professionals. The workshop will provide an overview of the unique characteristics of legal aspects, related to ethics, that planners and engineers need to understand and discuss the various ethical requirements that aviation professionals operate under while performing their duties. The workshop speakers represent the diverse perspectives of certified planners (AICP), professional engineers (P.E.), attorneys, and accredited airport executives (A.A.E.). Using a blend of presentations, panel discussions, and review of case studies, participants will learn about the differences between the code of ethics for engineers, planners, airport management professionals and attorneys and the application of each to airport projects. Participants will apply the information gathered from the workshop in an interactive evaluation of a case study at the conclusion of the workshop.

Firm attorney, Wil Mumby, presented at the 2024 Tribal Land Staff National Conference on April 4th in Las Vegas, Nevada. His presentation, Tribal Co-Stewardship: Challenges & Lessons, discussed:

• Legal, regulatory, and policy framework for Tribal co-stewardship of federal lands with federal agencies, including a discussion of significant new policies and guidance issued under the Biden Administration;
• Co-stewardship opportunities and examples; and
• Practical advice on how to negotiate co-stewardship agreements.

If you would like a copy of the presentation materials, please contact marketing@kaplankirsch.com

Firm attorney Brandon Rattiner presents at ACI-NA’s 2024 Airports@Work Conference on April 9^th. The presentation focuses on how to best collect, share, and manage the ever-increasing ESG data requests, with areas that touch all Airports@Work attendees.

ACI-NA’s Airports@Work Conference brings together the most complex facets of airport operations —safety, security, technology, infrastructure, operational, and environmental issues for a collaborative discussion about today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. This conference’s unique multi-faceted program allows aviation professionals to hone in focus and keep the spotlight on the topics they care about the most.

When procuring and negotiating all types of contracts, airports must include certain federally required language.  Firm partner Nick Clabbers and Airports Council International – North America will present an informative webinar this Thursday, March 28, on what must be included in airport procurements and contract documents and strategies for negotiating with airport counterparties.

ACI members may register here: https://aci-na.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodO6tpz0tHNwTaAXWK0Z_XfDDU6n3QqmL

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/