Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, James J. Hess,  Darcy L. ProctorMolly E. Thompson, Taylor A. BrewerJeyser G. Claudio and Drew J. O’Donnell have been selected to present at the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) 111th Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on September 19-21, 2024. Please click here to register. We look forward to seeing you there!

When: Thursday, September 19th – Saturday, September 21st

Where: Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

Tressler Presentations:

2024 Tort Immunity Update

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 12:40 PM – 1:40 PM, Grand Ballroom EF – Ballroom Level (Gold Level)

Presenters: Darcy L. ProctorJames J. Hess and Taylor A. Brewer

About the Session:

Darcy L. Proctor, James J. Hess, and Taylor A. Brewer will provide elected officials, officers and employees with an update on new case law impacting tort immunity provisions that protect public bodies and entities.

How to Address Police Liability Claims and Reduce Your Risk

Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Grand Ballroom EF – Ballroom Level (Gold Level)

Presenters: Darcy L. ProctorMolly E. Thompson and Drew J. O’Donnell

About the Session:

Darcy L. Proctor, Molly E. Thompson, and Drew J. O’Donnell will address the history of Section 1983, various police liability claims and some tips to reduce risk.

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

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM, Grand Hall J – Ballroom Level (Gold Level)

Presenters: John M. O’DriscollJames J. Hess and Jeyser G. Claudio

About the session:

John M. O’Driscoll, James J. Hess and Jeyser G. Claudio will present on the issue of Ethics for government leaders.  In particular, they will focus on issues associated with Prohibited Political Activities, Gift Ban Act, Confidentiality issues associated with Executive Session and Conflicts of Interests

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 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

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.

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