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Join us for our annual Real Estate Conference at the beautiful Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia on May 3-5, 2024. Earn CLE credits while growing your professional network, and don’t forget your derby attire for our ever-popular Kentucky Derby Party!
**LIVE & VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE**
CLE Credits
WV CLE: 9 Credits, Including 1.20 in Ethics
Conference Registration Options
| LIVE ATTENDANCE | RATE | | Member | $350 | | Young Lawyers Division Member | $200 | | Affiliate Member (Paralegals, Assistants & Administrators) | $150 | | Associate Member (Associate Professional & Associate Student Members) | $150 | | Non-Member | $425 | | Guest (Non-attorney guests only) | $125 | | VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE | RATE | | Member | $350 | | Young Lawyers Division Member | $200 | | Affiliate Member (Paralegals, assistants & administrators) | $150 | | Student Member | $150 | | Non-Member | $425 |
Join us on the evening of Saturday, May 4 as we honor the legacy of John W. Fisher II with the presentation of the inaugural Real Estate Lifetime Achievement Award! Dean Fisher, who served as the 15th Dean of West VirginIa University College of Law from 1998 to 2008, has been called “the state’s foremost authority in the field of property law,” by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. A Moorefield, West Virginia native, Fisher received a B.A. in History from WVU in 1964, and a J.D. from the College of Law in 1967. He clerked for The Honorable Robert E. Maxwell (‘49) upon graduation, then spent three years as a lecturer at the College of Law prior to his joining the faculty as a full-time assistant professor in 1971. During the 1980s, he served a four-year term as WVU Chief of Staff and advisor to the Office of the President under E. Gordon Gee. Fisher retired from the WVU College of Law in 2014. Conference Agenda
| FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024 | | Time | Description | | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception | | SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 | | Time | Description | | 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. | Registration & Continental Breakfast | | 8:15 - 8:20 a.m. | Welcome & Introduction by Hampton Rose, Esq., WVBA Real Estate Division Chair | | 8:20 - 9:10 a.m. | Mark Burdette, Esq., John Bsharah, Esq. & Mark Sadd, Esq. of Lewis Gianola | | | The ABC’s of the Regulation of Short-Term Rentals: Airbnb®, VRBO® and the FAQs: The rise of short-term rentals has roiled the housing markets, the peace-and-quiet of neighborhoods, HOA boards, urban planning policy and the hospitality business. The presenters will discuss fundamental issues in the development in short-term rentals and the law in response to it. | | 9:10 - 10:00 a.m. | Palma Collins, Esq., Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Company | | | Sunny with a Chance of Fraud: This presentation will explain the most common fraud schemes encountered in real estate transactions today. The role of foreign investment in the increase in fraudulent activity will be explored. The presenters will show examples of documentation from fraudulent transactions and will give strategies and best practices to identify fraudulent transactions and to avoid becoming a victim. | | 10:00 - 10:10 a.m. | Break | | 10:10 - 11:00 a.m. | Jerry Booth, Esq., VP Underwriting Counsel, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company | | | Common Title Problems In Real Estate Transations, and (Hopefully) Underwriting Solutions: We will be discussing various title problems and coverage requests which seem to recur quite often, and that threaten to delay or derail real estate transactions. We will be discussing issues such as access and easements, new construction, endorsement requests, legal descriptions, powers of attorney, entity authority and other issues. | | 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. | Brian Gartley, VP State Manager, Old Republic National Title Insurance | | | Real Estate as Part of the Administration of Estates: The presentation will be a high-level statewide view of specific events and situations presented for title insurance underwriting consideration related to multiple facets in dealing with real estate as part of the process in administration of estates. The materials will focus on underlying WV Statute in accommodating a solution to these title issues, as well as, provide a back to basics set of procedures to properly administer an estate and keep the real estate moving. | | 11:50 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. | Lunch Buffet at Stillwaters Restaurant | | 12:40 - 1:30 p.m. | Jesse Richardson, Esq., Professor of Law/Lead Land Use Attorney, WVU College of Law | | | Real Estate Law Update: This presentation will provide an update on important case law developments impacting real estate attorneys in West Virginia and the surrounding region. Cases will include state and federal cases, with a special emphasis on West Virginia and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. Topics will include nuisance, adverse possession, tax lien sales, regulatory takings, and First Amendment issues. | | 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. | Ryan Keesee, Esq., Managing Partner, Stern & Eisenberg | | | WV Foreclosure: Overview and Current Issues: First, a quick review and timeline of the West Virginia foreclosure process. Second, through the foreclosure timeline, we will discuss issues preventing, delaying, or ensuring insurability of the final trustee’s deed. And finally, we will host a discussion session on how the foreclosure process can be improved. | | 2:20 - 2:30 p.m. | Break | | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Stephanne Thornton, MSW, WV Judicial & Lawyer Assistance Program | | | Lawyer Well-Being: Changing the Landscape: Use of digital technology, speed of transactions, and complexity of legal matters in a changing legal landscape have been cited as some of the top real estate law issues for 2024. These issues compound the already stressful practice of law, and can overwhelm a lawyer’s perfectionistic. This presentation will explore some of the traits that legal professionals possess that can benefit their work while also adding to their work-related stress. Potential consequences of work-related stress will be explored before introducing ways in which stress can be positively managed or mitigated for lawyer well-being. | | 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Brett Burney, Esq., VP eDiscovery, NextPoint Law Group | | | Don’t Turn a Blind Eye to AI: You can’t browse the headlines today without bumping into a mention of AI – Artificial Intelligence. Half the news explains why AI threatens humanity, while the other half argues that it is humankind’s salvation. But we’re just trying to understand how it affects our day-to-day practice – are we out of a job or missing out on the next best tool? It would be easy to shove it all into a corner and hope it blows over, but it’s not going anywhere. In fact, we’ve been interacting with artificial intelligence for decades but recent developments in the technology have taken the spotlight (GenAI, ChatGPT, etc.). In this session, we’ll break down the overwhelming topic of AI into digital bite-size chunks to help you gain a comfort level with the practical realities of AI and how you can incorporate AI-based tools into your practice – no robots required. | | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Derby Party / Dinner / Presentation of Real Estate Lifetime Achievement Award | | SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2023 | | Time | Description | | 8:45 - 11:00 a.m. | Breakfast Buffett at Stillwaters Restaurant |
Overnight Accommodations
Enhance your experience by booking reduced-price accommodations at Stonewall Resort starting at just $189 per room, per night. Reservations must be booked by April 12, 2024 to redeem this discounted rate. Click the brown "Book Now" to take advange of this exceptional overnight rate. Should you have any issues booking your reservation within our reserved room block, please contact the Stonewall Resort reservations team at 304-269-7400. 
CLE Materials
The West Virginia Bar Association has transitioned away from printed materials for all CLE conferences. As a result, digital materials will be emailed to you prior to the event. Should you wish to purchase a hardcopy of the presentation materials for $50, you may do so in our online store by clicking HERE. *Orders must be placed no later than Wednesday, April 17, 2024 and all hard copy materials will be availabe for pick up at Stonewall Resort at the conference registration desk on May 4 at 8:00 a.m.
Venue Information
The beautiful Stonewall Resort is located in the mountains of Roanoke, West Virginia. For directions and parking information visit www.stonewallresort.com/about-stonewall-resort/directions/.
Become a Sponsor
Become a sponsor of the West Virginia Bar Association’s Real Estate Conference and generate visibility for your brand! Sponsorships range from $500 - $3,000 and include a wide variety of valuable sponsor perks from logo representation and verbal recognition throughout the event to complimentary conference registration. Becoming a sponsor is easier than ever before with new online payment options. Click the link below to purchase your sponsorship online. 
Questions Should you have any questions regarding this event, please contact the event coordinator at director@wvbarassociation.org.
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