Several attorneys will speak at the Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts Annual Conference to be held June 21-24, 2007, at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Illinois. The theme for this year’s conference, “Challenge, Change & Opportunity: Fire Protection Districts in 2007,” emphasizes the issues every fire district in Illinois must face. Karl Ottosen, Thomas Gilbert, Stephen DiNolfo, and Shawn Flaherty will take part in a “Legal Open Forum – Panel of Attorneys.” In addition, Shawn Flaherty and Joseph Miller will conduct a “Legal Update.” Karl Ottosen will address “Employment Issues in the Career Department,” and Stephen DiNolfo will discuss “Current Liability Do’s and Don’ts.” Thomas Gilbert and Donald Potts will speak on “Establishing an Article 4 Pension and Update on Pension Issues.”