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Legal Education for your Roofing Business

July 2, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

By Heidi J. Ellsworth, HJE Consulting.

Register today and receive $100 discount through RoofersCoffeeShop® for NRLRC September Seminar in New York.

Legal issues are a fact of life in the roofing industry, and roofing contractors need to make the most of every resource available.Compliance with regulations, litigation, and product claims and disputes are all part of a roofing contractor’s daily business.

To fulfill that need, the National Roofing Legal Resource Center (NRLRC), in conjunction with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), develops and delivers unique legal products, services and education to enable roofing contractors to successfully manage and respond effectively to the legal issues affecting their business. Today one of those key events is NRLRC’s Annual Legal Seminar, Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets.

This year’s NRLRC seminar will take place in the Big Apple on September 18-21, at the New York Hilton Midtown. New York City provides the backdrop to an extraordinary three-day learning experience that offers roofing contractors 13+ hours of in-depth legal, contractual, technical and business information that can’t be found anywhere else. In addition, contractors will discover 5-10 new ideas that can implemented immediately upon their return to the office.

The NRLRC Board of Directors works year-round with General Counsel Stephen Phillips, Hendricks, Phillips, Salzman and Siegel, Atlanta, NRLRC’s Executive Director, Alison LaValley, in addition to NRLRC’s executive team of President Matthew Leonard, Architectural Sheet Metal Inc., Orlando; Vice President George Patterson, Bennett & Brosseau Roofing, Romeoville, Ill.; and Immediate Former President John Embow, Grove Roofing Services Inc., Buffalo. Through this collaboration, NRLRC and NRCA have created a legal seminar that will guarantee immediate options for improving contractors’ risk.

“Contractors will have the opportunity to learn from some of the roofing industry’s brightest experts while interacting with their peers in a hands-on format,” stated Alison LaValley, NRLRC’s executive director. The seminar features legal experts Stephen Phillips, Phillip Siegel and Trent Cotney, as well as roofing industry experts Rene Dupuis, Reid Ribble, Mark Graham and Tom Shanahan. The seminar allows attendees to share ideas and best practices, find solutions to problems, and build a lasting professional support network and business relationships that will thrive after the seminar.

As they continue with their commitment to educating roofing contractors, NRLRC and NRCA have continually upgraded the annual seminar experience, and this year’s 40th Anniversary Seminar will be no exception. Attendee registration fees (NRCA Members - $995, Nonmembers - $1,595 and Spouse/Guest - $255) include three days of educational sessions, handout materials, an opening luncheon, two hot buffet breakfasts, breaks and receptions on both Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Spouses and guests also are welcomed and encouraged to attend, and a registration package is available for meal events and receptions. “We encourage all roofing professionals to join us in September in New York,” stated Matthew Leonard, NRLRC president. “CEOs, owners, COOs, human resources professionals, safety directors, training directors, on-staff legal counsel, office managers and project managers will all benefit from the education provided, and additional registrants from each company save $100. You really can’t afford not to attend,” Leonard added. “Innovative ideas don’t come from thinking the same old way,” added Stephen Phillips. “So, take a few days away from your office and experience a unique, informative, educational event in New York City.” Check out this Great Seminar Schedule - Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets Wednesday, Sept. 18
6 – 7:30 p.m.	Welcome Reception (location TBD)
Thursday, Sept. 19
8:30 a.m.	Registration Opens
10 - 11 a.m.	Networking Session with Legal Counsel
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.	Opening Buffet Luncheon/Session Industry Reflections – A Look Back at 50 Years of Roofing Rene Dupuis Principal of Structural Research
12:15 - 12:30 p.m.	Break
12:30 - 2 p.m.	The Most Important Contract Provisions to Check in Contracts You are Asked to Sign Stephen M. Phillips Partner Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel Atlanta
2 – 3 p.m.	Emerging Technical Issues Posing Liability Risks to Roofing Contractors Mark Graham Vice President NRCA Rosemont, Ill.
3 – 3:15 p.m.	Break
3:15 – 4:45 p.m.	Enterprise Risk Management – What You Need to Know! Tom Shanahan Vice President NRCA Rosemont, Ill. Monica Cameron Vice President Diamond Roofing Manhattan, Kan. Dave Hesse Vice President Kalkreuth Roofing and S/M Frederick, Md.
5 – 6:30 p.m.	Cocktail Reception at the Hilton Midtown
Friday, Sept. 20
7 – 7:30 a.m.	Hot Buffet Breakfast
7:30 – 8:15 a.m.	NRCA Industry Update Reid Ribble CEO NRCA Rosemont, Ill.
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.	Put it in Writing! Essential Policies for Every Employee Handbook Philip Siegel Partner Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel Atlanta
9:15 - 9:30 a.m.	Break
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.	Confronting the Opioid Epidemic in the Roofing Industry Trent Cotney CEO Cotney Construction Law Tampa, Fla.
10:30 a.m. - Noon	Congressional Reform Panel – Invited Guests Scott Rigell Former U.S. Congressman Virginia – 2nd Congressional District Randy Hultgren Former U.S. Congressman Illinois – 14th Congressional District Reid Ribble CEO NRCA Rosemont Ill. Stephen Phillips (moderator) Partner Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel Atlanta
Open Afternoon/Evening	Enjoy New York!
Saturday, Sept. 21
7 – 7:30 a.m.	Hot Buffet Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.	Real Live Losses and Wins! Lessons Learned from Actual Employment-related Claims Philip Siegel Partner Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel Atlanta
8:30 – 9:45 a.m.	Crisis Management: Case Histories and Lessons Learned Tom Shanahan Vice President NRCA Rosemont, Ill. Scott Baxter President Nations Roof Sherwood, Ore. Monica Cameron Vice President Diamond Roofing Manhattan, Kan.
9:45 – 10 a.m.	Break
10 – 11 a.m.	Code and Technical Issues Update Mark Graham Vice President NRCA Rosemont, Ill.
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Roofing and Construction Cases and Court Decisions Stephen M. Phillips Partner Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel Atlanta
12:30 p.m.	Seminar Concludes

We are very proud to note that RCS Influencer, Trent Cotney will be a presenter at this “Can’t Miss” event. To receive your $100 discount, note RoofersCoffeeShop with promo code RCS2019 on the registration form. For more information about the seminar, please contact Alison LaValley or Anne Schroeder at (847) 299-9092 or visit the NRLRC Annual Seminar website or www.nrlrc.net.

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