2019 AALA ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

AALA will host its 40th Annual Agricultural Law Symposium on November 6-9, 2019 in Washington D.C. at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA. Visit the site here to learn more information.

Registration Open for 2018 AALA Annual Educational Symposium

Please Join Us in Portland, Oregon
October 25 – 27, 2018

Our program reflects our Pacific Northwest location but also focuses on major federal and state issues. Attendees may earn 3 CLE credits for Thursday and 12 -14 credits of CLE (including 2 hours ethics) for Friday–Saturday. The agenda is posted on our website.

Featured Member: Brian C. Buescher

My practice includes representing some of the largest agribusinesses as lead counsel addressing complex problems, including trial work. 

Featured Member: Adam J. Levitt

I have served as co-lead counsel in three of the largest biotechnology class actions in history, recovering more than $1.7 billion for class members:  In re Genetically Modified Rice Litig., MDL No. 1811 (E.D. Mo.) (securing settlements exceeding $1.1 billion); In re Imprelis Herbicide Marketing., Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litig., MDL No. 2284 (E.D. Pa.) ($550 million settlement); and In re StarLink Corn Products Liability Litig., MDL No. 1403 (N.D. Ill.) ($110 million settlement). 

Featured Member: Drew Kershen

I think that the challenges and opportunities in ag law are as exciting and as interesting as ever.  Agricultural law continues to be an area of law in which the practitioner can expect to encounter every type of legal issue.  The work is demanding intellectually and worthwhile socially.  For all the foreseeable years ahead, I think agricultural lawyers can expected a satisfying and rewarding career.

Upcoming Teleforum

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Reviewing Key Provisions Impacting Agricultural Producers   In this two-hour webinar, we will discuss key provisions of the new tax law impacting agricultural producers and businesses. In addition to discussing generally applicable sections, we will address the 199A deduction and its potential application to different types of income, including that […]