Come Watch Cotney Attorneys & Consultants Speak at IRE

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.  

Cotney Attorneys &Consultants CEO Trent Cotney, COO John Kenney, and Partner Ben Briggs will be presenters at the 2021 International Roofing Expo (IRE).  

This year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, August 10-12, 2021, promises to be the biggest and best one yet. You can count Cotney Attorneys and Consultants among the many esteemed industry professionals speaking at the event.  You won’t want to miss these insightful talks, so make sure to mark these dates and times in your show planner! 

Tuesday, August 10, 7:45 a.m.: Scaling Your Business to Economic Conditions - John Kenney.  

This course is designed to provide contractors and subcontractors with an overview of how to properly scale their business to be successful in all economic conditions. The seminar will focus on what business owners need to know to properly evaluate and implement administrative and operations efficiencies.  

• Discuss how to evaluate your current positions and procedures.  

• Determine the best methods on implementing operational efficiencies.  

• Discuss how to navigate steps to guide you through change in economic conditions.  

• Identify proper leadership positioning 

Tuesday, August 10, 9:30  a.m.: Top 10 COVID-19 Legal Issues - Trent Cotney, John Kenney (and Michelle Boykin & Ken Kelly) 

As we continue to navigate the pandemic crisis, roofing contractors must take steps to protect their business from legal issues stemming from COVID-19. This seminar will cover how to prepare various aspects of your company, including critical updates to your contracts, HR, safety and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Get the latest information needed to protect your company and maximize your chances of success during the pandemic.  

• Identify key contract provisions to prevent COVID-19 liability.  

• Implement updated SOPs in accordance with current guidelines.  

• Recognize the key HR policy changes needed to navigate COVID-19. 

• Understand OSHA and CDC's stance on COVID-19 workplace safety. 

Wednesday, August 11, 9:30 a.m.: Top 5 Immigration Issues in Roofing - Trent Cotney & Ben Briggs 

This course is designed to teach attendees about the top five immigration issues affecting the construction industry. Attendees will learn about I-9 verification & audits, ICE audits, green cards, employment sponsorship, and deportation defense.  

• Discuss fines and penalties associated with ICE audits.  

• Recognize the pros and cons of employment sponsored visas.  

• Assess valid deportation defenses from the employer standpoint.  

• Identify the legal path to citizenship.

Learn more about IRE and Cotney Attorneys and Consultants in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.theroofingexpo.com or www.cotneycl.com