2023 ACWA CLE Virtual Workshop Series

• Virtual Events

*** ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED ***

ACWA is hosting a virtual CLE Workshop Series September 13, 20 and 27.

This popular annual virtual workshop offers continuing legal education for water professionals and updates water leaders on the hottest water industry trends. Participants will have the option to register to attend each session separately, or save by registering to attend all three sessions.

These programs have been developed with water agency directors and staff in mind, as well as agency legal staff and firms. Whether you are a director, general manager, staff, or legal representative, the value you will gain from these programs will be of great benefit to the water agency you represent.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

SEPTEMBER 13 (11:00 AM – NOON PST)
Why Water Agencies Must/Should Invest in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)*
Learn what DEI means and why it is important for effective agency operations, while learning practical tools and approaches to help your agency benefit by embracing DEI. 

SEPTEMBER 20 (11:00 AM – NOON PST)
Public Bidding Best Practices
This program will discuss the bidding process for public works/construction projects, handling bid protests and other common bidding issues.

SEPTEMBER 27 (11:00 AM – NOON PST)
Eminent Domain for Water Infrastructure Projects – When Does the “Process” Really Start?
With many water infrastructure projects underway and hopefully many more in the future, agencies are having to acquire easements and fee title interests in order to construct their projects. This presentation is meant to be an overview of what general managers, staff and directors need to know about the Eminent Domain process and how it really starts long before the agency goes to court. From the types of interest (easements, fee title, etc.) to common use agreements and from CEQA considerations to appraisers and offers. Yes, ultimately, there may be a condemnation case filed, but there is a lot of work to do ahead of that filing and lots of opportunities to avoid litigation. However, if the agency has to file a lawsuit, this presentation will also provide some topics for consideration, timelines and tips to keep the process (and the project) moving forward!

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

California State Bar 1.0 Hour General MCLE credit will be offered for each live session attended on September 20 and September 27.              * 1.0 Hour Specialty Implicit Bias credit will be offered for attending the live session on September 13.

SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship opportunities are available to show your organization’s support of ACWA and its members while gaining visibility among the state’s water leaders. Please contact Joseph Ramos or call (916) 669-2429 for details.

• Video Advertising
  30-second video to be shown at the beginning of a workshop session. Sponsor recognition on the event page of the ACWA website and event marketing emails. (Sponsorship is limited to 4 per session)
• General Sponsorship
  Sponsors recognition on the event page of the ACWA website, slide during workshop session, and event marketing emails. (Sponsorship is for all three workshop series sessions)