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Presented by: Leach Kern Gruchow Anderson Song
Speaker: Ed Song, Esq., Partner - Leach Kern Gruchow Anderson Song

In this class, Mr. Song will seek to identify unlawful behavior regarding bullying in common-interest communities, determine what can be done to prevent and/or resolve various matters to create a safe and inclusive environment through clear communication, consistent enforcement of rules, and community involvement, aiming to prevent and address bullying effectively.

Presented by: Complex solutions, Ltd
Speaker: Robert A. Forney, President - Complex solutions, Ltd

Everything you absolutely need to know about Reserve Studies in one hour! Learn what components go into the study and why others don’t. Lean what adequately funded means as well as pit falls and best practices!

Presented by: Boyack Orme & Murdy
Speaker: Edward D. Boyack, Esq

Does your board really understand the role of your association’s legal counsel? Do you know when it’s time to call your lawyer, and what information is—and is not—covered by attorney-client privilege? How do you know if the legal fees you’re paying are fair, and how can you limit your association’s legal expenses? How do you ensure that the advice you’re getting is sound? This seminar will explain it all, and help demystify the board/attorney relationship.

Presented by: First Citizens Bank
Speaker: Chuck T. Balacy, Vice President, Relationship Sales Officer II - Community Association Banking, First Citizens Bank

Your association's reserve fund is arguably its most valuable asset; in addition to enabling crucial capital projects to be carried out properly and in a timely manner, reserve funding also impacts the borrowing ability of the association, and of individual buyers and residents. Investing your reserves prudently is key to ensuring that funds are there when you need them most - so it's vital that your HOA's board members understand the state statutes and other rules governing how those accounts are managed. This class will discuss that, and will familiarize board members and managers with the different types of coverages, and how to protect their reserve funds. It will also outline financial best practices, useful resources, and investment strategies, and will give a comprehensive overview of the most common investment tools boards should know in order to keep their associations solvent and ready for their next big project.

Presented by:Southern Nevada Water Authority
Speaker: Hillery Francis

The realities of climate change are also changing the way Nevadans approach landscaping and lawn care—especially those living in multifamily communities like condos and HOAs. Several recently passed laws aimed at reducing nonessential water use have major implications for how association boards and property managers take care of their green spaces, including AB356, which prohibits the use of Colorado River water to irrigate nonfunctional grass starting in 2027. This presentation will discuss the law, as well as incentive programs like the Water Smart Landscapes rebate, and offer tips on how to replace thirsty grass with native plants and ground covers that look great without constant watering.

Presented by: The CooperatorNews Nevada

Conflict management skills are part of every good manager’s and trustee’s toolkit—especially in this era of social media and heightened cultural tensions. Between defusing hostility at meetings, coping with the impact of platforms like Nextdoor and Yelp, or understanding what constitutes “harassment” and how to deal with it, community administrators have a lot to navigate. This expert panel will discuss practical methods for maintaining order and decorum at meetings, de-escalating emotional situations, and the limits of boards’ and managers’ legal obligations to intervene in an array of conflict situations.