IMLA - International Municipal Lawyers Association

10/21/2026

10/15/2026

⚖️ Disorder in the Court: The Crossroads of Incivility and Wellness in the Legal Profession. How does incivility affect lawyer wellness and ethical practice? Join Brian Quinn to explore the connections between burnout, professionalism, and ethical obligations, plus practical strategies for fostering a healthier, more respectful legal workplace. Register today! https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-OCTOBER-21-ETHICS-WEBINAR

09/30/2026

Please join us in congratulating Beth Anne Childs on being confirmed as IMLA’s new President! Confirmed during IMLA’s Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Beth Anne brings more than 32 years of legal experience, including extensive experience serving local governments in Oklahoma. We’re excited to welcome Beth Anne into this leadership role and look forward to all that’s ahead!

IMLA's members recently confirmed the nomination of Beth Anne Childs to be President of IMLA and received an IMLA President's gavel from outgoing President Susana Alcala Wood at IMLA's annual business meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.

09/28/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible Annual Conference sponsors! 🎉 Your support helps make this event possible and brings valuable resources, connections, and opportunities to our members. We’re grateful to have you as part of the IMLA community!

Thank you for helping make this year’s conference a success!

09/25/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 award winners! We were proud to celebrate these outstanding members at yesterday’s awards ceremony. Thank you for your leadership and contributions to the municipal law community!

Randall Van Vleck • Wendy E. Walberg, LLM, LLB, C.S. • Larry Copeland • Delante Spencer Thomas, Esq. • Sharon Dickgrafe • Rebecca A. O’Hara • Morgan D. Davis • Megan Maciasz DiSanto • Lynette Perez, JD, MPA • Aqueelah Jordan • Stephen J. Smith • M. Kent Lesesne

Congratulations to all! Read here to see more about the awards and our winners: https://imla.org/2026/09/imla-celebrates-2026-awards-winners/

09/16/2026

Salt Lake City, here we come! We’re looking forward to welcoming conference attendees for an exciting week filled with insightful programming, meaningful connections, and time to explore everything this incredible city has to offer.

09/08/2026

⚖️ Legal Ethics and the Municipal Attorney. Join Brad Johnson for a practical look at legal ethics for municipal attorneys, including conflicts of interest, representation of an organization, and key professional responsibility rules. Register today!
https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-SEPTEMBER-9-ETHICS-WEBINAR

08/28/2026

🏛️ Key Issues in Local Historic Preservation Law. How do local governments balance preservation, development, and legal authority? Join Sara Bronin for an overview of local historic preservation powers, placed in state and national context, along with a tour of the National Preservation Atlas and the legal protections applied to historic properties. Register today! https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-SEPTEMBER-3-LAND-USE-HISTORIC-PRESERVATION-WEBINAR

08/20/2026

📋 Exploring Local Government Legal Operations as a Management Discipline. Leading a municipal legal office takes more than legal expertise. Join Natalia Harris for practical strategies on governance, leadership, and building resilient, high-performing legal departments through intentional management and disciplined modernization. Register today! https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-AUGUST-26-LEGAL-OFFICE-MANAGEMENT-WEBINAR