25 May 2021 Legal Symposium 2021 Legal Symposium Tuesday, May 25, 2021 to Wednesday, May 26, 2021 7.5 Education Credits Live Webinar, NOTE: Online attendance is monitored and you must have your camera on. Class, Courses, Education 7.5 Clock Hour for both days or 3.5 hours for Day 1 and 4.0 hours for Day 2 Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationInstructorsCancellation Policy Both Days Live Webinar Live WebinarLinks to join the webinar will be emailed to students 1 day prior to class.Class requirements to receive clock hours are: students must attend the full class.NOTE: Online attendance is monitored and you must have your camera on., Map & Directions Justin Haag Mr. Haag is the General Counsel for the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (“NWMLS”). He manages the maintenance of and revisions to the Washington “statewide forms,” oversees NWMLS’s Rules and Policies, administers member dispute resolution (arbitration/discipline), and directs data use and licensing. Prior to joining NWMLS in April 2008, Mr. Haag practiced law at Foster Pepper PLLC in Seattle, WA, where he represented a variety of clients in real estate and other matters. He received a Juris Doctorate from University of California Davis and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington. Doug Tingvall, JD, GRI Doug Tingvall has been representing real estate professionals since 1982 and is one of the best-known and most respected real estate attorneys in Washington. Doug was the principal drafter of the Law of Real Estate Agency in Washington, as well as several other laws affecting real estate. Doug’s practice emphasizes real estate brokerage law, residential transactions, real estate litigation, disciplinary actions, arbitration, mediation, expert testimony and real estate continuing education. Annie Fitzsimmons Annie Fitzsimmons is the Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer and has served the brokerage community in that capacity since 2001. Along with answering thousands of questions for REALTORS® every year, she develops curriculum, authors articles, makes educational videos, serves as a public speaker for industry partners, testifies and advises regarding legislation that will impact the delivery of real estate brokerage services, and maintains a strong working relationship with regulatory agencies. Without question, however, her favorite pursuit as the Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer is working with brokers individually and in a classroom setting to strengthen each REALTOR's delivery of brokerage services so that they exceed the expectations of their clients, preserve earned income and increase the standing of the REALTOR® community in and around the state. Annie graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Law and then joined the Tacoma law firm of Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell where she practiced until becoming the Hotline lawyer. Prior to attending law school, Annie sold real estate with her parents' real estate firm in Lakewood, Washington. Suffice to say, Annie has loved and worked with REALTORS® nearly her entire life. Christopher T Benis Christopher Benis is a prominent Seattle attorney whose multifaceted career in northwest real estate began at a very early age. Thomas Benis, Chris’ father, was a real estate investor who took a hands-on approach to property ownership and nurtured his son’s interest and enthusiasm for the industry. Chris is a lifelong resident of WA State and a UW Law School graduate, specializing in real estate and construction law. Currently he is a partner at the firm of Harrison-Benis, LLP and his vast client list includes property management companies, real estate brokerages, individual investors, and corporations. Despite his busy law practice, he continues to manage his own rental properties, contribute articles to industry newsletters, teach classes, and present on a variety of topics for local trade associations.Chris is a gifted speaker who utilizes his vast knowledge and experience to educate and empower his audience and brings the RLTA to life with an endless supply of client stories. His landlord-tenant law sessions are informative and entertaining, and you will leave with a better understanding of how to remain in compliance and how to address the real-world situations faced by property owners and managers in and around the city of Seattle. Cancellation upon ar