Arizona Attorney - Annual Convention 2013

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Thursday, June 20 8: 45 a.m. – 5: 15 p.m.

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PRESIDENT’S AWARD

A Taxing District by Any
Name Is Still Special

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Prosecution and Defense of a Business Case in Arizona

THURSDAY

Our panel of distinguished jurists, trial lawyers and forensic experts will explore how in-house and business counsel can better prepare their clients/companies for the challenges of dealing with major litigation without upsetting on going operations. We will provide guidance on procedures that can be implemented before litigation becomes an issue and offer insights on what to expect and how to prepare for litigation once it is imminent and as it progresses. We will also examine the challenges faced and strategies to be employed when trying to resolve a complex business dispute through ADR, litigation and trial.

MORNING FRIDAY

Special taxing districts are political subdivisions of the state. Under Arizona law, there are more than 30 different types of special taxing districts. Special taxing districts have tax-levying authority and other powers similar to municipalities. Though some districts share common characteristics, there are many differences among the various types of districts. This program will provide an overview of the purpose and use of special taxing districts and the unique aspects of particular types of districts, including community facilities districts, fire districts, multi-county water conservation districts and irrigation districts.

Sponsored by:
Seminar Chairs:
Business Law Section
William D. Black, Law Offices of William D. Black
Leon B. Silver, Polsinelli PC
David J. Bodney, Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Hon. Sally Schneider Duncan, Maricopa
County Superior Court Judge
Booker T. Evans, Gallagher & Kennedy PA
Coral M. Hansen, Mayer Hoffman McCann PC,
Forensic and Financial Services Group
Mark I. Harrison, Member, Osborn Maledon PA
Edward F. Novak, Polsinelli PC
Barry C. Schneider, Schneider Mediation, Retired
Maricopa County Superior Court Judge
Tom Zlaket, Law Offices of Thomas A. Zlaket
PLLC; Retired Chief Justice, Arizona Supreme
Court
Sponsored by:
Faculty:
Seminar Chair:
Faculty Panel:
Environmental and Natural Resources
Section
Karlene Martorana, Snell & Wilmer LLP
Rebecca Burnham, Greenberg Traurig LLP
Kevin Costello, Maricopa County
John Flynn, PolicyLogic LLC
Jay Johnson, Central Arizona Water
Conservation District
Paul Orme, Salmon Lewis and Weldon PLC