IMLA - International Municipal Lawyers Association

06/04/2026

✍️ Writing with AI. Discover how AI can support stronger, more efficient legal writing—without sacrificing accuracy or ethics. Join Patrick Barry for a practical workshop on using artificial intelligence responsibly throughout the legal writing process, including helpful strategies and common risks to avoid. Register today! https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-JUNE-10-LEGAL-WRITING-TECHNOLOGY-WEBINAR

06/01/2026

🏠 Standing Ground: Housing First Amidst Federal Volatility. As federal homelessness policies shift, how can communities continue supporting long-term housing solutions that work? Join Antonia Fasanelli, Mary Kenion & Maddy Gitomer for a timely discussion on Housing First, Continuum of Care changes, funding challenges, and the legal issues local governments should be watching now. Register today! https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-JUNE-9-HOMELESSNESS-WEBINAR

05/28/2026

⚖️ The Limits of Local Power: Navigating Home Rule and Dillon’s Rule. Join Rob Bovett for a practical overview of Home Rule and Dillon’s Rule, including how courts determine municipal authority and how recent legislative and judicial developments are reshaping local government powers. Register today! https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-JUNE-4-HOME-RULE-DILLON-S-RULE-WEBINAR

05/18/2026

🤖 Risks of AI Use in Employment: Framework & Regulatory Landscape. AI tools are reshaping hiring—but they also bring legal risk. Join Jenna Throw for a discussion on bias in employment algorithms, evolving federal guidance, and litigation trends under Title VII, the ADEA, and the ADA. Learn how shifting regulations and state laws impact employers—and gain practical strategies to identify and mitigate risk while protecting employee rights. Register today! https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-MAY-21-EMPLOYMENT-LAW-TECHNOLOGY-WEBINAR

05/12/2026

🐾 Pet-Inclusive Ordinances & Policies That Keep Pets With Their People and Save Tax Dollars. Housing policies can keep families—and their pets—together while reducing shelter costs. Join Ledy VanKavage and Ross Barker to learn how cities are adopting pet-inclusive ordinances that benefit communities, municipalities, and housing providers alike. Register today! https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-MAY-19-ANIMAL-LAW-LAND-USE-WEBINAR

05/07/2026

🏗️ Complex Construction Litigation – Recovering Owner’s Losses via Counterclaims, Crossclaims & Third-Party Practice. Join Steven “Tip” Torres for a practical look at identifying and pursuing counterclaims, crossclaims, and third-party actions to offset contractor demands. Learn key pleading strategies, discovery must-haves, mediation tactics, and valuation techniques. Register today! https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-MAY-13-CONSTRUCTION-LAW-WEBINAR

05/05/2026

📡 Telecom Law for Local Governments: A Practical Overview of Today’s Key Issues. Stay up to speed on the fast-moving telecom landscape. Join Wes Wright, Sean Stokes, and Tim Doughty for a high-level look at key issues—from FCC rulemakings and 911 compliance to broadband deployment, small cells, and right-of-way challenges impacting municipalities. Register today!
https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-MAY-12-TELECOMMUNICATIONS-WEBINAR

05/04/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming attendees to Vaughan for this year’s IMLA in Canada program, featuring a timely agenda and valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues.

04/30/2026

Yesterday in Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court significantly modified the test courts must use to determine if a claim under §2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) for race-based vote dilution may proceed. The Court’s new test reframes the focus to discriminatory intent, separate and apart from any intent to gain a partisan advantage, rather than the prior focus on discriminatory results/impacts.

Yesterday in Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court significantly modified the test courts must use to determine if a claim under §2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) for race-based vote dilution may proceed.

04/29/2026

🚨 Emergency Management in Transition: Recent Federal Changes & Local Impacts - Free live for IMLA members! Join Danielle Aymond for updates on federal emergency management laws and policies, with a focus on disaster recovery, mitigation funding, and compliance. Gain practical strategies to navigate changing guidance and strengthen community resilience. Register today!
https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-MAY-6-FEMA-WEBINAR