Land Condemnation 2026
 5.75 CLE Hours (incl. 1.0 Ethics) 

Join leading practitioners and industry professionals for a dynamic, full-day program focused on the most pressing issues in eminent domain and land condemnation law. This program delivers practical insights on landlord and tenant considerations, 40A commissioners hearings from both sides of the aisle, and the latest developments in NCDOT easement valuation and litigation. Attendees will gain valuable perspective from the bench, stay current with a comprehensive land condemnation case law update, and finish the day with an engaging ethics session examining technology, social media, and AI in today’s legal practice. With built-in breaks, lunch, and ample opportunities to learn from experienced faculty, this program is designed to equip you with knowledge you can use immediately.

Topics & Speakers

Landlord & Tenant Issues in Eminent Domain Cases

• Joan Davis, Howard Stallings Law Firm, Raleigh

40A Commissioners Hearings: A Dual Perspective

• • Michael J. Crook, Parker Poe, Raleigh

  • Steven C. Newton II, Nicholls & Crampton, PA, Raleigh

NCDOT Easement Valuation and Litigation: An Update

• Chris Beacham, Henson Fuerst, P.A., Raleigh

A View from the Bench

• Kellie Z. Myers, Trial Court Administrator - 10th Judicial District

• Judge Graham Shirley, North Carolina Business Court, Raleigh 

Land Condemnation Case Law Update

• Tommy Odom, The Odom Law Firm, PLLC, Charlotte 

Ethics in the Digital Age - Technology, Social Media, and AI

• Will Graebe, Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Co of NC, Cary