Description:
Join us for a comprehensive, full-day Restaurant Law Conference, designed to provide restaurant owners, operators, and legal professionals with the latest insights into the legal landscape of the restaurant industry. This event will cover key legal considerations and practical strategies in navigating today’s complex regulatory environment.
Conference Topics:
- Corporate Considerations: Learn about entity choices to structure a restaurant business, investor/equity issues, intellectual property, franchising, and best practices for corporate governance.
- Real Estate Issues: Dive into the critical aspects of restaurant leasing, including negotiating lease terms, navigating outdoor dining regulations, addressing zoning issues, and handling disputes with landlords.
- Liquor License Issues: Gain a deep understanding of liquor license regulations, compliance challenges, and how to effectively manage liquor licenses to avoid costly legal pitfalls.
- Labor & Employment Considerations: Stay up-to-date on labor laws affecting the restaurant industry, including wage and hour laws, employee mis-classifications, immigration issues, workplace safety, and harassment issues
- Legislative Update: Get a rundown of the latest legislative developments that impact the restaurant industry, from local to federal regulations. Learn how upcoming laws could affect your business operations and compliance strategies.
- Restauranteur Roundtable: Engage in a peer-to-peer discussion with restaurateurs about hits and misses and day to day legal challenges in operating a restaurant This interactive session will allow you to exchange valuable insights and learn from the experiences of others.
Networking Luncheon & Reception
Throughout the day you'll have opportunities to network with industry peers, legal experts, and thought leaders. Enjoy a networking luncheon designed to foster collaboration and connect you with others in the restaurant industry. The day will culminate with a reception, where you can continue discussions and expand your professional network in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is ideal for restaurant owners, operators, managers, and legal professionals who want to stay ahead of industry trends, navigate complex legal issues, and build stronger, more resilient restaurant businesses.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and connect with other professionals in the restaurant industry. Register now to secure your spot!
For New York Attorneys: Effective through June 30, 2025 newly admitted attorneys (those admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less) may earn skills credits via the City Bar's live webcasts and live groupcasts. For more information,
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Program Fee:
$299 Member | $399 Nonmember
Small Law Firm Member: $199
Conference Chair:
Louis Pechman | Pechman Law Group
Sponsoring Association Committee
Hospitality | Larry Welch, Chair
For New York Attorneys: This program is a transitional/non-transitional course.
Information about our Financial Aid Policy and Application can be found here.
Firm Passport Account Holders, please call 212 382 6663 for assistance.
Accessibility
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