Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Andrew S. Paine, James J. Hess, Darcy L. Proctor, Elizabeth F. Wagman, Kathleen M. Gibbons, Jeyser G. Claudio, Drew O’Donnell and Michael Vargas have been selected to present at the 2025 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference scheduled at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from January 23-25, 2025. We hope to see you there!

When: January 23-25, 2025
Where: Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL, 60601
Conference Website: http://www.ilparksconference.com/
Please click here to register
Presentations:
So You Want To Stay Out Of Jail? What Park District Leadership Must Know About Ethics Requirements
- Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
- Time: 8:30am-9:30am
- Location: Grand Suite 3, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
- Session: 100
- Speakers: John M. O’Driscoll, James J. Hess and Jeyser G. Claudio
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 interest, official misconduct, whistleblower protections and executive session confidentiality.
Beyond the Basics: Navigating Politically Sensitive Community Projects and Issues
- Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
- Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
- Location: Toronto, West Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
- Session: 102
- Speakers: Andrew S. Paine and Michael Vargas
About the Session:
This session will provide elected of officials and employees with real world guidance on how to handle hot button community projects and issues.
2025 Employment Law Update
- Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
- Location: Comiskey, West Tower, Bronze/Concourse Level
- Session: 127
- Speakers: Darcy L. Proctor and Drew O’Donnell
About the Session:
This session will cover recent developments in employment law impacting Illinois employers and discuss best practices for avoiding liability and employment related lawsuits.
Tips for Avoiding Claims of Harassment /Discrimination in the Workplace
- Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
- Time: 8:30am-9:30am
- Location: Grand Hall K, East Tower, Gold/Ballroom Level
- Session: 131
- Speakers: Elizabeth F. Wagman and Kathleen M. Gibbons
About the Session:
In this session the participants will be provided with the legal requirements surrounding harassment/discrimination in the workplace including all relevant legal updates.
Please contact Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll at jodriscoll@tresslerllp.com or Andrew S. Paine at apaine@tresslerllp.com with any questions.