Land Use Training Program
About
Thursday, 29 October 2026
In Person at Touro Law Center, Central Islip, NY
Check-In & Refreshments: 3:30 PM
CLEs/Training Sessions: 4:00-8:30 PM
*Dinner served at 6 PM
4 NYS Planning and Zoning Board Training credits *
4 NYS Areas of Professional Practice CLE credits available for all NY attorneys
$65 Early-Bird Discount (until September 15th)
$75 General Admission
Free for Judges & Touro faculty, students, and staff
ABOUT:
The NY Department of State Division of Local Government Services presents a “Land Use Training Program for Municipal Officials, Board Members, and Attorneys” in partnership with Touro Law Center’s Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Institute. This in-person conference is intended to fulfill the annual 4-credit New York State required training for municipal planning and zoning officials while also providing four New York CLE credits to admitted attorneys.* Municipal planners and attorneys will gain valuable insights to guide development decisions, mitigate legal risks, and effectively serve their communities.
*If you would like NYS Planning and Zoning Board Training credits, please check with your municipality to confirm that you will be granted these credits with receipt of a certificate of attendance from Touro Law Center.
MODERATOR:
Jennifer A. Casey, Esq., `96, Director, Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Institute
Partner, Casey Law Group, PLLC
PRESENTERS:
Local Government Specialists from the NYS Department of State, Division of Local Government Services
Daniel J. Baker, Esq. `92, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP
Keith P. Brown, Esq. `94, Partner, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP
Richard Eisenberg, Esq., Of Counsel, Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, PC
AGENDA:
• 4:00 PM: State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Basics
• 6:00 PM: Dinner
• 6:20 PM: Hot Button Land Use
• 7:25 PM Land Use Moratoria
* Course descriptions can be found here.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
• The Environmental Law Society
• Public Interest Law Organization of Touro (PILOT)
• Student Bar Association (SBA)
Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities.
Those wishing to attend CLE courses at or through Touro Law Center may apply for tuition assistance. Judicial & Touro faculty, student, and staff discounts are available.
For additional information, please contact tlccle@touro.edu or call 631.761.7006.