Dear Colleagues, I hope this email finds you well. The International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) is seeking experienced legal professionals to present in our upcoming webinar series for late summer and early fall of 2025. We are particularly interested in speakers who can provide insight into pressing legal issues facing municipal attorneys and government agencies. Topics of Interest: * Federal vs. Local Authority – Litigation risks and financial implications that arise from federal-local tensions. * Short Term Rentals: Policies, Code Enforcement and Litigation - Short-term rental regulations, code enforcement practices, and the associated litigation risks and legal challenges faced by communities. * Police Reform & Public Safety – Updates on qualified immunity, law enforcement accountability, and policy changes. * AI & Government Decision-Making – Ethical and legal considerations for AI use in municipal operations. * Zoning & Affordable Housing – Legal trends in land use regulations and state preemption issues. * Environmental & Climate Litigation – Local government responses to climate change and enforcement challenges. * Public Records & Open Government – Compliance with transparency laws and digital record retention. * Cybersecurity & Data Privacy – Government liability, breach response, and evolving privacy laws. If you or a colleague are interested in presenting on any of these topics, please reply by with a brief proposal, including: 1. Your name, title, and affiliation. 2. The topic you’d like to present. 3. A short summary of the key points you plan to cover. 4. Your availability in July, August and September. We appreciate your expertise and contributions to advancing municipal law and supporting the IMLA community. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Best Regards, -Edward [cid:94c39abb-a446-4087-ab18-5c17a46daca5] Edward Maggio (He/His) Associate Counsel and Magazine Editor International Municipal Lawyers Association P: (202) 466-5424 x7117 D: (202) 742 1915 51 Monroe St. Suite 404 Rockville, MD, 20850 Plan Ahead! See IMLA’s upcoming events<https://imla.org/events/>, calls and programming.