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2018 Summer Attorneys Conference
The N.C. Association of County Attorneys and the N.C. Association of Social Services Attorneys 2018 summer conference will be held on July 26-28 at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel, in Asheville, NC. This conference is hosted by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners.
Future Conference dates:
- July 18-20, 2019 - Holiday Inn Wrightsville Beach
- July 9-11, 2020 - Holiday Inn Wrightsville Beach
Click here to register for the conference.
Be sure to sign up early - rates increase by $50 each after July 16.
Please note that there are 3 different levels of registration:
- Social Services session only - $300
- County Attorneys session only - $300
- Both County and DSS Sessions - $325
- Guest passes are available at $40 per person (for guests of conference attendees only). Children 12 and under may attend free of charge.
Cancellation policy: There will be a $40 administrative fee for any cancelled registrations. Cancellations must be submitted by Thursday, July 12 to be eligible for a refund.
Accommodations
NCACC has secured a block of rooms at the Renaissance for a discounted conference rate of $189/night.
Follow this link to book a room inside the block. Special rate is available until June 29, or until all rooms have been sold. Make your reservations today!
In the event that the Renaissance sells out for the conference, there are rooms available at the Four Points by Sheraton across the street. For the discounted conference rate, call (828) 253-1851 and reference the Summer Attorneys Conference.
Thank you to our Platinum sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors: Nexsen Pruet & Poyner Spruill
Note: Rather than providing paper materials, NCACC makes presentation files available on this page for registrants to print in advance, or view electronically during the conference. Links to each session's materials will be posted with each item in the agenda below as they become available.
To view each day's schedule, click the corresponding tab at the top of the agenda.
Click here to view a print-friendly version of the conference agenda. (PDF)
Please click here to complete a brief conference survey.
| Thursday, July 26 - DSS Sessions | Time & Location |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 11:00 a.m. |
| Responsible Individuals List Sara DePasquale, Assistant Prof. of Public Law & Govt., UNC School of Government Marc Gentile, Associate County Attorney, Mecklenburg County |
Salon A-B |
| Lessons Learned from the Field Gail Carelli, Assistant Attorney General, North Carolina Dept. of Justice Julie Cronin, Assistant General Counsel, North Carolina DHHS |
Salon A-B |
| Break | 2:30 p.m. |
| Case and Legislative Update Sara DePasquale, Assistant Prof. of Public Law & Govt., UNC School of Government Aimee Wall, Distinguished Chair in Public Policy, UNC School of Government |
Salon A-B |
| Business Meeting | 5:00 p.m. Salon A-B |
| Opening Reception Sponsored by Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham |
6:00 p.m. The Venue, 21 N Market St. (1 block down from Renaissance) |
| Friday, July 27 - County & DSS Joint Sessions | Time & Location |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 7:45 a.m. |
| Breakfast Buffet Open to all conference registrants and their registered guests |
7:45 - 9:00 a.m. Salon C |
| County Attorneys Welcome Rick Moorefield, President, NC Association of County Attorneys |
8:30 a.m. Salon A-B |
| Ethical Considerations When Working with Outside Counsel Bill Bulfer, Partner, Teague Campbell |
8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Salon A-B |
| Third-Party Subpoenas Sonny Haynes, Associate, Womble Bond Dickinson |
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Salon A-B |
| Break | 10:45 a.m. |
| Update on Social Services Regional Supervision & Collaboration Working Group and Other H630 Provisions Aimee Wall, Distinguished Chair in Public Policy, UNC School of Government Julie Cronin, Assistant General Counsel, North Carolina DHHS |
11:00 a.m. - noon Salon A-B |
| Offsite Activities (see descriptions below) | Friday afternoon |
| Officers Reception Sponsored by Womble Bond Dickinson |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Pre-function Hall and Outdoor Patio |
| Saturday, July 28 - County Sessions | Time & Location |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 7:00 a.m. |
| Breakfast Buffet
Open to all conference registrants and their registered guests |
7:00 - 8:30 a.m. Salon C |
| County Responsibility for Schools Kara Millonzi, Prof. of Public Law and Govt., UNC School of Government |
8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Salon A-B |
| Legislative & Case Update Amy Bason, Deputy Director/General Counsel, NCACC Paige Worsham, Associate General Counsel, NCACC Adam Pridemore, Legislative Counsel, NCACC |
Salon A-B |
| Break | 10:00 a.m. |
| Breakout Sessions Bankruptcy Implications for Property Tax Collection & Enforcement James Lanik, Attorney, Roberson Haworth & Reece Robert Price, Assistant Bankruptcy Administrator, Middle District of NC Bringing Broadband to the Unserved Areas of Person County Sybil Tate, Assistant County Manager, Person County Joe Freddoso, COO, Mighty River, LLC Ron Aycock, County Attorney, Person County Navigating the Property Tax Commission & Recent Cases Stephen Pelfrey, General Counsel, NC Dept. of Revenue, Local Govt. Division |
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Salon C1 Salon C2 Salon A-B |
| Break | 11:00 a.m. |
| United States Supreme Court Update Lisa Soronen, Executive Director, State and Local Legal Center |
11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Salon A-B |
| Business Session | 12:15 p.m. Salon A-B |
| President's Reception Sponsored by LGFCU |
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Top of the Plaza - 12th Floor |
Conference CLE credit hours:
DSS Sessions (Thursday/Friday): 7.25 credit hours, including 1 hour of Ethics credit
County Sessions (Friday/Saturday): 6.75 credit hours, including 1 hour of Ethics credit
Friday Afternoon
Teague Campbell's Asheville office will be coordinating some activities for conference attendees on Friday afternoon. Please indicate your interest on the registration form, and you will be contacted before the conference with additional information.
Well Played: Board Game Café
Cost: $5/pp (or free if not playing board games)
Length: Varies
About: Well Played, in downtown Asheville, is a special gathering space for friends and family to come together to connect through play and friendly competition. We have hundreds of board games, a delicious menu of drinks and snacks, and expert Gamemasters on hand to guide you through a one-of-a-kind experience.
$5/per person to play unlimited games or have a drink and play a few quick “bar games” for free.
Walking Brewery Tour in Downtown Asheville
Cost: Free Length: Varies
About: Join us for a low-key casual walking brewery tour in downtown Asheville. We will visit: One World Brewing; Wicked Weed Brewing; Hi-Wire Brewing and Asheville Brewing Company. The tour will be a loop of approximately 1.5 miles.
LaZoom City Comedy Tour
Cost: $26/pp ($24/pp for groups of 10 or more)
Length: Bus tour runs approximately 90 minutes, with a 10 minute break at Green Man Brewery.
About: Historical and hysterical, the LaZoom City Tour features outrageously entertaining tour guides, outlandish comedy skits complete with special appearances and loads of Asheville information. You’ll get to see the best of downtown Asheville and the rarely seen but stunningly beautiful Montford neighborhood, not to mention the burgeoning River Arts District!
The City Tour has a bit of PG-13 humor, so it is limited to ages 13 and up. Beer and wine are welcome onboard, but absolutely no liquor, please! All beer and wine must be opened and consumed on the bus. Passengers must be at least 21 years old to drink on the bus, and must have valid ID.
Zen Tubing
Cost: $20/pp ($15/pp for groups of 15 or more)
Length: 2-3 hours (Trip times vary based on water level and weather conditions)
About: Starting from two super-convenient locations, our river routes can’t be beat. Southern route floating you past plenty of islands and places to picnic and swim. Our Midtown location floats you past some of Asheville’s finest breweries, the vibrant River Arts District and finishes upstream from the Bywater! You’ll be floating those routes in the cushiest, comfiest tubes to ever ride the river with their built-in back rests, closed bottoms and ability to hook together for groups and families. And finally, one of the greatest perks of tubing with us: coolers are welcome*! That’s right, bring a cooler full of your favorite beverages, and we’ll provide a comfy float for them too.
*Up to 50-quart size coolers are welcome. Bring your own cooler (we don’t supply them) filled with beverages, snacks, etc. Cooler Carriers are available for $5. Glass containers are strictly prohibited.