Conference Program

4:30 – Start loading buses

5:00 – Depart Hilton

This panel will discuss the new Buy America construction materials rules applicable to transit agencies, as well as go over case studies related to Buy America compliance on recent projects.

Construction Materials:
The Build America Buy America Act expanded the applicability of Buy America requirements to construction materials for the first time. This portion of the panel will discuss the timing of those requirements going into effect, what materials are covered, and potential issues to be aware of. (David Gehrig)
 

Case Studies:

- Cancellation of FHWA General Waiver for Construction Materials – a SFMTA case study regarding parking meters (David Innis)
 

- Systems, End Products, Components, and Subcomponents – an MTS case study of trying to determine what analysis applies to a Photovoltaic Electric Bus Charging Project. (Karen Landers)

Legal Operations is an essential function within legal departments and serves a variety of critical roles including enhancing operational efficiency, managing costs and supporting the broader agency strategies and objectives. Over the last few decades, legal operations have become an important focus due to the increase in legal costs, the utilization of newer technology and the growing emphasis to “do more with less” within the public sector.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to Legal Operations. In this breakout session, you will learn from three of the top legal professionals in the transit industry about best practices, some of the main functional areas for legal operations and techniques that in-house legal departments are using to drive efficiencies and bring meaningful change within their department. This panel is designed for in-house legal professionals focused on improving their department’s performance and outside counsel and professionals seeking to have more meaningful relationships with their in-house clients.