This program, cosponsored with the American Hospitality and Lodging Association, examines the latest trends, cases, and developments affecting the evolving practice of hospitality law. With so many national and international hospitality companies, along with vendors and lawyers serving those companies, now headquartered in the Washington, DC region, Georgetown Law is a natural venue for this exciting event. Starting with the General Counsel Roundtable featuring the GCs from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Choice Hotels International, Inc., FelCor Lodging Trust, Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. and Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and continuing with sessions analyzing the most critical topical issues facing owners and operators, this two-day seminar provides you with practical advice you can take back to your office and use the next day. This program was planned by a national advisory board of hospitality law professionals to guarantee that its subjects are topical and pragmatic and its speakers the most knowledgeable in the field.
Part Two:
1. The good, the bad, and the ugly: all apply to lessons learned from the market’s latest crash. A panel of specialized attorneys focuses on residential and mixed-use projects, and explores the vast array of issues, challenges, and successes raised by these complex developments before, during, and since the recession. Panelists reflecting both developer and operator perspectives share their recent transaction experience and identify the challenges faced and solutions achieved. You will be able to take their tips back to your office and use them immediately.
2. The “midnight raid” technique for abrupt replacement of hotel management gained popularity last year. Case law has continued to develop since this topic was discussed at last year’s conference. The subject of owner termination-at-will and without notice or cause continues to be highly debated. During this session, you will receive an up-to-the- minute review of events that have transpired since last year. The panelists give you insights into current cases and consider the potential long-term implications of these cases on owners, managers, and the hospitality industry overall.
Part Two Agenda:
1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Residential and Mixed-Use Projects: Lessons Learned from the Crash
3:15 - 4:45 p.m. Midnight Raid 2.0: Hotel Management Agreements Under Siege
Moderator and Faculty:
David M. Klein, Dentons
Anne Bertsch, Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Marriott International, Inc.
Margaret C. Egan, Senior Vice President &
Associate Counsel, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Lauren Giovannone, Paul Hastings LLP
Stuart M. Saft, Holland & Knight LLP
Nelson F. Migdal, Greenberg Traurig LLP
Terence P. Badour, Executive Vice President, Law & Administration, Fairmont Raffles Hotels
International
David A. Handzo, Jenner & Block LLP
Michael C. Shindler, Executive Vice President – Hotels & Casinos, Hard Rock International
Tim Hudak, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
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