Tressler attorneys have been selected to speak at the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) 109th Annual Conference. Join John M. O’Driscoll, Darcy L. Proctor, James J. Hess, Taylor A. Brewer and Courtney P. Willits on September 15-17, 2022 at the Hilton Chicago. Please click here to register. We hope to see you there!

When: Thursday, September 15th – Saturday, September 17th

Where: Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605

Tressler Presentations:

Current Trends in PSEBA Litigation

Date: Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM, International Ballroom

Presenters: Darcy L. Proctor and Taylor A. Brewer

About the Session:

This session will focus on developments in litigation regarding the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (PSEBA), with a special emphasis on beneficiary eligibility and case law interpreting requirements that public safety employees must meet to be entitled to PSEBA benefits. Attendees will learn about new appellate rulings that can help local governments control PSEBA benefit costs by identifying what events terminate responsibilities that municipalities have under PSEBA.

Are You Allowed to Do That? What Local Government Leadership Must Know About Ethics Requirements

Date: Friday, September 16, 2022, at 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Continental A, lobby level

Presenters: John M. O’Driscoll, James J. Hess and Courtney P. Willits

About the Session:

This session will provide elected officials, officers and employees with critical information on the Gift Ban Act, prohibited political activities, conflicts of interests, official misconduct and executive session confidentiality.

About IML Annual Conference

The Illinois Municipal League‘s (IML) Annual Conference is the premier educational and professional development event for all municipal officials in Illinois.

The conference, held at the Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, attracts more than 2,000 elected officials from cities, villages and towns of all sizes.

Over three days, officials and staff will be provided with an opportunity to not only learn from industry experts, but also exchange ideas and build relationships with their municipal colleagues.

About Tressler LLP

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Tressler has one of the most experienced and multi-faceted government law practices in Illinois. As local governments are faced with increasingly complex regulatory matters and ever-growing exposure to litigation, we offer a diverse array of talent to serve our clients’ needs. From our Chicago and Bolingbrook offices, our seasoned team is uniquely positioned to represent municipalities, cities, villages, park districts, school districts and other public entities throughout Illinois.