Eminent Domain Report

The Inland Empire chapter of the International Right-of-Way Association is holding its 2009 Education Seminar and Fundraiser (Casino Night) on October 16, 2009, at the Eagle Glen Golf Course in Corona.  The event starts with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and goes through a raffle at the end of the casino night at 9:45 p.m.

The education program is entitled "Looking Forward in a Backward Right of Way World," and it features Bruce Norris of The Norris Group, talking about foreclosures, followed by three moderated panels, one on acquisitions, one on relocations, and one on eminent domain.

One of my partners, Rick Friess, is speaking on the relocation panel, which consists of:

• Rick Friess of Nossaman LLP

• IRWA Chapter 67 President-Elect Michele Folk of Overland, Pacific & Cutler

• Daryl Root of Paragon Partners; and

• Brett Paulson of Cornerstone Right of Way

I'll be there to heckle (I mean support) Rick in his efforts. 

If you're not familiar with the IRWA, this is a great event to use as an introduction. The education panels should be informative, and the casino night is a great opportunity to get to know fellow right-of-way professionals in a decidedly non-stuffy atmosphere. See you there.