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Law For Non-Lawyers
Monday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 6, 2012
On the campus of the WHARTON SCHOOL of the UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA
An ICSC Certificate Program to be held during the ICSC 2012 University of Shopping CentersDownload Event Brochure (pdf)
Are you lacking a firm grasp of shopping center legal issues? Do you need a better understanding and appreciation of the laws and regulations that govern the U.S. shopping center industry—and to enhance your relationship with the lawyers who work on behalf of your company? ICSC has a two-day seminar program that will demystify law for the shopping center professional. Unlike most seminars on this topic, the ICSC course will be taught by legal professionals, who can explain in “practical terms” the issues facing both the landlord and the tenant; what you need to know about applying legal principles and practices as they relate to retail real estate.
Who Should Attend
- Leasing agents and brokers involved in putting together, presenting, negotiating and analyzing or approving lease deals on behalf of landlords and tenants.
- Shopping center management personnel responsible for significant components of the lease administration process.
- Operations administrators for shopping centers who wish to be updated on all areas of the law.
- Construction administrators who are responsible for writing and implementing the provisions of a contract for the construction of a center in its initial phase of development or redevelopment, and its ongoing issues.
- Experienced retailers with substantial responsibility for overseeing the real estate function of a company or active in negotiating leases with landlord representatives.
- Managerial administrators for shopping centers and retail stores who represent the ownership side of the negotiation.
- Accounting administrators and financial staff for the developer or the retailer.
- Paralegals who work on behalf of a lawyer.
- All other professionals who need a jumpstart or refresher in legal principles and practices for shopping centers.
How You Will Benefit
- Gain a mastery of the essentials of law as it relates to the shopping center industry.
- Understand key legal issues that give you a clear picture of the rights of both tenants and landlords.
- Analyze the details of a contract or a lease with more precision and increased awareness of the key provisions.
- Become familiar with the key decisions made in U.S. courts that affect shopping center operations.
- Develop a better working relationship with your legal team and various government regulators.
- Demonstrate more familiarity with key legal terms, understand what they mean, and apply them to your work.
What Is Included
- An easy-to-use workbook with course outlines and handouts. Many examples to help you reinforce concepts and implement applications on-the-job.
- All PowerPoint presentations will be provided electronically for you to download and print from your computer.
Bonus Textbook to Accompany the Course Material
Law for Non-Lawyers. The Textbook.The ICSC textbook, Law for Non-Lawyers, will be given to all participants of this class as part of the registration fee. Law for Non-Lawyers serves as an excellent tool for the shopping center professional who needs to understand the legal aspects of the industry. Topics covered include: Constitutional law, contracts, crafting and executing leases, and much more.
Courses Offered:
Course #LN-105
How The Constitution, State Law, Codes and Administrative Rules Affect Retail Real Estate
Monday, March 5, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Course #LN-205
The Contract: Acquisition, Development, Construction and Other Agreements
Monday, March 5, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Course #LN-305
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tuesday, March 6, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Course #LN-405
Anatomy of a Lease
Tuesday, March 6, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Course descriptions, faculty information, meeting details and registration information will be posted this summer.