Right of Way Symposium for Condemning Authorities

This symposium will be informative, educational and entertaining, featuring presentations by right of way professionals for right of way professionals.  The symposium is designed for lawyers, appraisers and right of way professionals who regularly serve condemning authorities and who would like to improve their understanding of the industry.

We will have a reception the evening before the Symposium on October 8, 2025, beginning at 5:00pm. 

Cost: Our $249 registration fee includes seminar materials, lunch, and the reception on the evening before the Symposium.  There is limited space available, so please register early.  Register Now

Location: Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Waterfront, 2800 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451  Make Discounted Hotel Reservation

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Topics and Speakers:

STICKY WICKETS IN RELOCATION

• Kristen Short, SR/WA, Pendulum Land Services, LLC

HALLOWED GROUND: RIGHT-OF-WAY INTERACTIONS WITH CHURCH PROPERTIES

• Marshall A. Winslow, Jr., Esq., Pender & Coward, P.C.

THE HIGH COST OF LOW-QUALITY APPRAISALS: HOW REVIEW STANDARDS PROTECT THE AGENCY

• Christina Thoreson, MAI, Real Counsel, LLC
• Anthony Alderman, CRE, Cushman & Wakefield

ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY FOR BROWNFIELD SITES AND CONTAMINATION IN RIGHT OF WAY

• Bryan Peeples, Esq., Pender & Coward, P.C.
• Larry Colorito, MAI, Valbridge Property Advisors

QUIRKY CONDEMNATION TOPICS: TENANTS, EXPERT COSTS, INTEREST RATES, Q&A!

• Ross Greene, Esq., CRE®, SR/WA, Pender & Coward
• Rebecca Powers, Esq., City of Suffolk
• Lori Snider, Virginia Department of Transportation

RIGHT OF WAY JEOPARDY!

• Kristen Short, SR/WA, Pendulum Land Services, LLC

INTERAGENCY COOPERATION: BEST PRACTICES AND INTERACTIONS

• TBD

HELP ME HELP YOU: LANDOWNER LAWYER INSIGHTS

• Mike Coughlin, Esq., Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh

ETHICS: THE LANDOWNER COUNSEL'S DOUBLE STANDARD: I CAN TALK TO YOURS, BUT YOU CAN'T TALK TO MINE

• Dave Arnold, Esq., SR/WA, Pender & Coward, P.C.
• Marcus K. Mitchell, Esq., Pender & Coward, P.C.

For more information, please contact Julianna Bowman at jbowman@pendercoward.com or (757) 239-3012.