Shawn P. Flaherty is invited to speak at NUCPS Program
The Northwestern University Center for Public Safety has invited Shawn P. Flaherty to speak at the Senior Management Leadership Program for Fire Professionals on January 11, 2012 in Evanston, Illinois. The program offers high-quality professional development guidance to senior fire executives. Shawn’s segment of the program will address harassment and avoiding litigation in the firehouse.
Carolyn Welch Clifford and Shawn P. Flaherty are invited to speak at the IFSAP Fall Seminar
The Illinois Fire Service Administrative Professionals organization has invited Carolyn Welch Clifford and Shawn P. Flaherty to speak at their Fall Educational Seminar on November 1, 2011 at the Glendale Lakes Golf Club in Glendale Heights. Ms. Clifford’s session will address the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act. Mr. Flaherty will present on the new legislative changes to firefighter hiring procedures.
John H. Kelly will speak at the 2011 IPELRA Annual Training Conference in Galena, Illinois
On October 25, 2011, John H. Kelly will speak on “Police and Firefighter Discipline: Contract or Commission?” at the Illinois Public Employer Labor Relations Association’s 2011 Annual Training Conference at Eagle Ridge Resort in Galena, Illinois.
Carolyn Welch Clifford will be a speaker at AFFI Pension Seminar
Carolyn Welch Clifford will participate in the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois 2011 Pension Seminar on October 17, 2011 in Bloomington, Illinois. Carolyn will be part of a panel discussion addressing “National Trends in Private & Public Pension Funds.”
Maureen Anichini Lemon will participate in a panel discussion on students with diabetes
On October 4, 2011, Maureen Anichini Lemon will participate in a panel discussion addressing, “The Care of Students with Diabetes” to be held at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.
W. Anthony Andrews will participate in a panel discussion on human resource and personnel issues facing physician practices
W. Anthony Andrews will participate in a panel discussion on human resource and personnel issues facing physician practices on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. The panel and roundtable discussion held in Joliet is sponsored by SWPRN, the Southwest Physician Residence Network which advises medical providers in Southwest Chicagoland on financial, administrative, operational, legal, and construction challenges facing healthcare providers today.
Maureen Anichini Lemon will be a speaker at the IAASE Conference
On September 23, 2011, Maureen Anichini Lemon will be a featured speaker at the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education Conference to be held in Tinley Park, Illinois. Ms. Lemon will speak on the topic of “Bullying and Special Education Students.”
John H. Kelly will speak on “Personnel Management Issues for Police Supervisors”
On September 21, 2011, John H. Kelly will speak on “Personnel Management Issues for Police Supervisors” at the Northwest Illinois Police Executives’ Seminar.
Revision of Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and Board of Fire Commissioners rules available by Ottosen Britz
The attorneys of Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper Gilbert & DiNolfo, Ltd. are available to revise your commission rules to reflect the mandatory and optional provisions of the new fire department hiring law relating to the original appointments of firefighters. A flat fee of $750.00, plus meeting time includes reviewing the options and finalizing the board’s rules to meet the requirements of the new law.
TENTH ANNUAL SCHOOL LAW CONFERENCE
Hosted by Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper Gilbert & DiNolfo, Ltd.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Hilton Lisle/Naperville in Lisle, Illinois
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Registration |
7:30 a.m. |
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Continental Breakfast |
7:30 a.m. |
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Program |
8:00 a.m. - noon |
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Lunch |
12 noon - 1 p.m. |
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Please join us for appetizers and cocktails
at the IAFPD Conference, Peoria, Illinois
Friday, June 10, 2011 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Hotel Pere Marquette, Pere Rewards Club
Hosted by
Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper Gilbert & DiNolfo, Ltd.
Volunteer Fireman's Insurance Services, Inc.
OTTOSEN BRITZ attorneys will participate in the IAFPD Annual Conference in Peoria, Illinois on June 9 - 12, 2011
Several Ottosen Britz attorneys will participate in the Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts Annual Conference to be held June 9-12, 2011, at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. Bob Britz will speak on “Having It Your Way: Board Meetings and the Open Meetings Act Today.” Karl Ottosen will participate in “Different Strokes for Different Folks: A Labor and Management Dialogue” and John Kelly will moderate this program. Steve DiNolfo will address “Social Media, Smartphones, PDAs and the Fire Protection District.” Tom Gilbert will speak on “Fire Protection District Consolidation: Is It a Merger, Acquisition, or Takeover?” Joe Miller & Tony Andrews will present “The Judge Said What?! Annual Legal Update.” Shawn Flaherty & David Zafiratos will speak on “Current Issues Facing Illinois Firefighter Pension Funds.” Shawn Flaherty will teach “Advanced Trustee Training Part 3 Personnel and Human Resources.” Carolyn Welch Clifford, Shawn Flaherty & Ericka Thomas will participate in “Disability Determinations: A Live Demonstration.” Carolyn Welch Clifford will speak on “Administering the Smaller Pension Fund” and “Due Diligence for Pension Fund Trustees.” Brian O’Connor will moderate “Assessing Pension Fund Liabilities and Insuring Proper Funding.”
