The 2024 Real Property Law Institute took place May 16-18, 2024, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, SC, the reigning No. 1 City in the U.S. as awarded by Travel + Leisure magazine. An annual event sponsored by the Real Property Law Section, the Institute provides Section members with continuing legal education hours and opportunities to socialize and meet colleagues and industry partners.
The Institute is a 3-day event, with Day 1 being one joint session, Day 2 having separate break-out sessions for Residential and Commercial topics, and then Day 3 back in one, combined session. The 2024 Institute’s theme was Navigating Our Future, and the individual sessions provided attendees with critical information for practicing law in the coming years. There were returning, fan-favorite sessions such as the Judicial Update presented by Carol Clark, Esq., and Cases Since Last RPLI That You’ll Know by One Name This Year presented by T. Matthew Mashburn, Esq. There also were sessions focused on new or trending topics, such as CIFUS and Laws Restricting Who May Own Property, Build to Rent Communities, Marijuana Minefields and At the Junction of Artificial Intelligence and Legal Professionalism. A full year of CLE hours were available at the Institute, including required hours for trial practice, ethics and professionalism.
During the Institute, the Executive Committee of the Section awarded the 2024 George A. Pindar Award to Robert Brannen, Jr., Esq. The Award is presented to a member of the Section whose lifetime contribution has been significant to the real estate Bar, who has unselfishly given of him or herself to the benefit of the Bar, and who represents the ethics and ideals of George A. Pindar. Rob is a very deserving award recipient, and we congratulate him.
Social activities during the Institute included a family-friendly tour and scavenger hunt at the Charleston Museum, the oldest museum in the U.S., a NASCAR-themed 5k around Marion Square to continue the tradition of the annual Feet for McFee 5K Fun Run/Walk, and the annual Raiford Memorial Golf Tournament that took place at Patriots Point Golf Links.
An important part of the Institute is the collaboration and involvement with industry partners, many of whom are lawyers, companies and vendors. We are thankful to these partners, as all available sponsorship tables sold out.
Stuart Gordan
REO & Closing Group Managing Partner
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP