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The California Lawyers Association Public Law Section is pleased to announce that its Public Meetings, Public Records Conference will be held at the Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa on September 26-27, 2024. Participants may attend in person for this for this one and a half day continuing legal education and networking event.

Onsite registration available!


Join Us in Sunny Carlsbad

Join us in person for a lively discussion and comprehensive training on the major public meeting and public records laws impacting public law practitioners in California. The Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa is located in beautiful southern California, with easy access to Legoland, spectacular beaches, and many other southern California attractions.

Can’t make it in person? Join the webcast!

Now offered virtually at a discounted price! Purchase all 8 webcast and receive up to 25% off! This offer expires 9/26/2024 at 1:00 PM!

Reserve Your Hotel Today

A block of rooms at the group rate of $269/night plus taxes and fees has been secured at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, 5480 Grand Pacific Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

To make a reservation at the group rate, you make your reservation online here.

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Agenda At a Glance

Thursday, September 26

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Brown Act & Bagley-Keene Overview & Updates
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Handling Difficult Closed Sessions
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Management of Public Meetings

Friday, September 27

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Public Records Act Legal Updates
10:15 AM 11:15 AM
Public Records Act Exemptions
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Due Diligence in Responding to Public Records Requests
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Keynote
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Public Safety Records Requests
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Public Records Act Pre-Litigation and Litigation

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