Webinar: Navigating Complexities of Agribusiness 1031 Exchanges

This session goes beyond general 1031 exchange presentations and explores the more complex issues often seen in 1031 transactions specific to agribusiness including: lesser-known variations like reverse and build-to-suit exchanges and provide actionable solutions to complex 1031 exchange problems. REGISTER HERE

Webinar: Life After Chevron Deference

Christopher (“CJ”) Frisina will walk through the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron deference, providing practical advice on approaching challenges to agency rulemakings and decisions. REGISTER HERE

Featured Member: Sarah Luther

Current employer: Farmers Business Network Education and work experience: Bachelor’s degree in agricultural and biological engineering from the University of Florida, an MBA and a JD from the University of Houston. Previously at Mills Shirley in Galveston, Texas, doing both transactional and litigation work. AALA leadership roles: Symposium planning committee How did you get interested […]

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Process, Information, & How to Submit Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 The AALA Annual Symposium provides high-quality CLE programs while serving as a forum for sharing information on and discussing laws and public policies affecting agriculture. The Planning Committee is asked with ensuring that the program reaches these objectives. Proposals should articulate how the […]

Webinar: What Can Agriculture Expect (And Is Already Seeing) From the Trump Administration?

We are currently under 100 days into the Trump Administration, during which we have witnessed a rapid series of policy shifts affecting farmers and rural communities. We invite you to participate in an expert panel featuring senior leadership from the USDA (invited) and political appointees from the first Trump Administration, providing an in-depth perspective on […]

Featured Member: Angie Krieger

Current employer: National Pork Board Education and work experience: I am a University of Nebraska College of Law grad – class of 2000! I spent a year in private practice in Wichita, Kansas, then joined the law department at Excel Corporation (now Cargill Meat), working with the pork business and many other functions. I have […]

Featured Member: Barry Sackett

Current employer: Goosmann Law Firm Education and work experience: University of Minnesota, MBA, Carlson School of Management Executive Program University of Iowa, J.D., International Law Program, Arachon, France University of Iowa, B.B.A. Economics and Finance Buena Vista University Professor in Business, Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Business Law, Financial Accounting, and Cost Accounting courses. Owner/Partner, Sackett Law […]

Featured Member: Jamie Fussell

Current employer: Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Education and work experience: Prior to joining the team at FFVA, I practiced in the offices of general counsel for a few regulatory agencies, including the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. I received […]

Featured Member: Krishna (Kris) Ramaraju

Current employer: Syngenta Education and work experience: Previously worked at USDA, Monsanto and Bayer. Mercer University for J.D. and Georgetown University Law Center for LL.M. AALA leadership roles: Member of the symposium planning committee How did you get interested or involved in agricultural law? My first job out of law school was with the USDA’s […]

Featured Member: Jackie Schweichler

Current employer: Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law Education and work experience: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Minor in Political Science The Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law, University Park, PA Juris Doctor AALA leadership roles: Co-chair of the newsletter committee How did you […]