Amanda M. Hall
Disability Rights Wisconsin · Madison
Schedule
8:00 am
Lesser-Known Health Insurance, Disability, and Nutrition Programs
Amanda M. Hall
- FoodShare (SNAP) and WIC – Eligibility, interaction with other programs, estimating benefit amounts
- Medicaid Programs You May Not Know Of – Eligibility, staying eligible with employment
Medicare Savings Programs – Eligibility for Medicare premium payment assistance, special considerations for those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
8:50 am
Legal Administration of Wisconsin PTO Policies
Storm B. Larson
- Discussion of Wisconsin wage and hour laws governing payout and accrual of PTO
- Overview of how PTO interacts with state and federal leave laws
- Issues of discrimination which can arise relative to taking time off
9:40 am
Break
9:50 am
Introduction to Wisconsin Property Tax Exemption Law 2026
Hannah R. Jahn, Jaime L. Staffaroni
- Overview of Wisconsin property tax exemption law and statutory requirements
- Ownership and use requirements, including beneficial ownership and “exclusive use”/“primary use”
- Key filing deadlines, procedural requirements, and common pitfalls
- Recent Wisconsin case law and administrative decisions, including developments involving low-income housing, medical office buildings, and inpatient hospitals
10:50 am
Wild Animals – the DNR Regulatory Structure and Enforcement Authority
Deputy Chief Matt O'Brien, Lt. Matthew Wehn
- What is the North American Conservation Model?
- What authority does the DNR have to enforce the law?
- Who has title to the wild animals of Wisconsin?
12:00 pm
Lunch Break
12:45 pm
Waterfront (Lake or River) Land Use and Regulation
Klara Henry, Jane R. Landretti
- How do I determine what regulations apply to my property?
- Department of Natural Resources versus local government, who controls?
- Where can I build my cabin?
1:30 pm
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Its Impact on Estate Planning 2026
Evan Y. Lin
- Discuss long-term estate planning strategies and design
- Identify the relative importance of basis, trust income taxation, charitable planning, and transfer taxes
- Consider drafting strategies that provide flexibility for future tax law changes
- Evaluate timing and structure of family wealth transfers
- Assess whether existing estate plans remain appropriate for clients’ current circumstances
2:25 pm
Break
2:35 pm
AI in a Transactional Practice
Kristopher Turner
- Explore how AI is transforming transactional law, including contract drafting, review, and due diligence.
- Learn practical ways attorneys can use AI to streamline document‑heavy tasks while maintaining accuracy, judgment, and client value.
- Compare different AI tools that improve efficiency across contracts, corporate governance, and real estate transactions.
- Identify where human oversight remains essential and how to responsibly evaluate AI solutions for legal workflows.
3:35 pm
Watching the Watchers: Understanding the State of Digital Surveillance
Erin Nagy
- What is digital surveillance? Key methods/technologies as of January 2026
- Security vs privacy: the pros and cons of digital surveillance
- The law right now, opportunities for litigation
4:30 pm
Break
4:50 pm
Closing Time: A Practical Guide to Business Dissolution and Wind-Up in Wisconsin 2026
Collin Schaefer
- Dissolution triggers and readiness: understanding the circumstances of the dissolution and planning clients can do now to reduce friction later
- Governance and authority to dissolve: required internal approvals, notices, and documentation
- Third party constraints: investor rights, lender covenants, liens, and key contract consents
- Wind up execution and risk management: shutdown sequencing, claims, disputes, and records
- Final compliance and distributions: state filings, tax and payroll wrap up, and payout framework
5:45 pm