The Education Committee is responsible for the general oversight of our conferences, including The Workshop, The Essentials, The Institute, and all other educational offerings including webinars and program supplementals. In addition, this committee coordinates the selection process for the  Frederic L. Ballard, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program

Committee Leadership

Chair

William A. Milford

Bryant Miller Olive P.A.
Jacksonville, FL

Vice Chair

Laura Beth Kurtz

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Harrisburg, PA

Second Vice Chair

Christi Jacobsen

Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S.
Seattle, WA

Board Liaison

John Hutchinson

Nixon Peabody LLP
Houston, TX

Upcoming Conferences

Fairmont Austin Texas
Fairmont Austin Texas
Event
  • CLE Eligible

The Essentials 2026

Foundational conference for attorneys and other municipal market participants new to areas of bond law hosted in Austin, TX on March 5 – March 6, 2026.

Event
  • CLE Eligible

The Essentials 2025

Foundational conference for attorneys and other municipal market participants new to areas of bond law hosted in Kansas City, MO on May 14 – May 16, 2025.

Hyatt Regency Baltimore, MD
Event
  • CLE Eligible

The Essentials 2023 [Session Bundle]

Must attend conference for attorneys and other market participants new to bond law or looking for a refresher. Join us in Baltimore April 19-21, 2023.

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