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2026 Spring Litigation Conference
May 8 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
The ZOOM link was sent out on Wednesday, May 6 around 2:45pm (Pacific Time)
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Not yet Registered? There is Still Time to . . .
LISTEN. PARTICIPATE. LEARN.
Our 2026 Spring Litigation Conference presents advanced topics to appraisers interested in litigation work. This is an opportunity to sharpen your knowledge and broaden your practice by listening to some of the top experts in the region and beyond. Plan to join us from anywhere – it’s synchronous (via ZOOM). If your work currently includes litigation or you are looking to incorporate this specialty area into your practice, you won’t want to miss this 4-hour signature conference.
Topics include
– An Appraiser’s Adventures in Neighbor Disputes and Nondisclosure Litigation
– Wildfire Damage Assessment: Reconciling Market Value and Restoration-Based Damage Metrics
– Temporary Construction Easements: Drafting, Valuation, and Unique Issues
– Eminent Domain: A Year in Review
Presenters include
Robin L. Thornton, Attorney at Law, Nossaman LLP
Tamara Klug, Principal-Biology, ESA I Environmental Science Associates
Bradford MacLane, MAI, ASA, AI-GRS, MacLane and Company, Inc.
Brian Nicholson, SRA, Nicholson & Company Appraisers, Inc.
Jillian Friess Leivas, Nossaman LLP
Eric C. Schneider, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, Schneider Valuation Consultants, Inc.
A Special Note About Registering:
- Never attended an Appraisal Institute Offering or not yet updated your password / log-in since October 1, 2019 – follow these simple steps before registering.
- Those seeking credit from states outside of California are strongly encouraged to check directly with their state licensing board(s) to confirm that the specific state(s) will (1) accept synchronous education, (2) accepts education from an out-of-state provider and/or (3) offers reciprocal credit if the offering is approved by the CA BREA.
- This synchronous program (presented via ZOOM) is approved for 20 points (4-hours) of Appraisal Institute CEC and 4-hours of California BREA CEC (#26CP754601654). An application for SBE pre-approval for assessors is being submitted.
- Instruction will be held via Interactive Technology (ZOOM) and is based on the “live” classroom version that falls under the requirements for synchronous education
- It is the student’s responsibility to have the required equipment – dependable Internet access, computer, webcam and microphone, agrees that attendance will be monitored and to forward their Photo ID/ Driver’s License to the Chapter Office upon completing your online registration.
Secure Your Spot Today!
Appraisal Institute Members – Designated Members, Associate Members, Candidates for Designation and Affiliates – $165
Standard / Non-AI Professionals – $190
