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NE MCLE
NE #270995, 5.75 hours CLE Hours; including 1.5 Ethics Hours. (Regular/Traditional)
NE #270996, 5.75 hours CLE Hours; including 1.5 Ethics Hours. (Distance Learning)
IA MCLE
IA #426694; 5.75 hours CLE Hours; including 1.5 Ethics Hours. (Standard/Live)
IA #426695; 5.75 hours CLE Hours; including 1.5 Ethics Hours. (Live Webcast)
Webcasts are conducted via the GoToWebinar platform.
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Registration Fees
$403.00 – Regular Registration
$288.00 – NSBA Sustaining Member
$188.00 – NSBA Government and Administrative Practice Section Members
$144.00 – NSBA Sustaining Member Junior Actives
Free – Law students
**Non-attorney rate:
We welcome non-attorney paralegals, law firm staff, and others who are interested in this topic to
join us virtually
at the rate of $25.00/hour. If you are interested, please email CLE Assistant Lisa at lhenrichs@nebar.com.
Join the NSBA Government and Administrative Practice Section for their annual seminar! The seminar will review the Nebraska legislative process, securities regulations and enforcement, crisis management and emergency powers, the ethical considerations
of changes in government leadership, an update on recent legislation, and more.
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Inside the Unicameral: A Practical Refresher on the Nebraska Legislative Process
Brandon Metzler, Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature
This presentation provides an overview of the rules and regulations
governing the Nebraska Legislature, plus a practical refresher on the legislative process in the nation’s only unicameral. |
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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Recent Developments in Municipal Securities Regulation and Enforcement
Colleen R. Duncan, Gilmore & Bell, P.C.
This presentation will include developments in federal securities laws and regulations
related to municipal securities. Topics will include continuing disclosure, new anticipated reporting method regulations, municipal advisor regulations & enforcement and primary market disclosure developments. If timely, presentation
will also update participants about the impact of federal budget and tax proposals on tax-exempt bonds. |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. |
Break |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Legislative Update
Timothy G. Hruza, Mueller Robak LLC
This session will provide government and administrative practice lawyers with an update on legislation introduced during the 2025 Legislative
Session and a preview of what may be expected in the future.
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| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch Break |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
AI in Government and Administrative Law
Tom Freeman, Fiedler Law Firm, P.L.C.
In this session, attorneys will learn about the intersection of artificial intelligence and government practice and administrative
law, including AI’s use in rulemaking, decision-making, and enforcement. Attorneys will also learn the ethical considerations that come along with using AI within the government and administrative law area of practice and the practice
of law in general. |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Crisis Management and Emergency Powers
Panelists: Amanda Burki, Teresa Hampton, Whitney Shipley
Moderator: Annie Gosnold-Parker
This topic will explore the legal framework for government response
during emergencies and disasters, covering the authorities granted to different branches of government. We’ll discuss lessons learned from recent crises, a post-COVID refresher on executive power, and how local, state, and federal agencies
coordinate emergency responses.
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| 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
Changes in Government Leadership - Practical and Ethical Considerations
Frank Daley, Esq.
Leadership transitions, whether due to elections, appointments, or resignations, can create practical, legal
and ethical challenges. This session will examine the role of government lawyers, staff and officials during leadership changes. The focus will be on how to onboard newly elected and appointed officials so that they understand their duties,
their ethical obligations and their legal obligations. |
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