We realize how valuable trainings are. Our attorneys regularly speak and publish on recent trends, case law and relevant legislative updates and can create and train on specific topics relevant to the issues you are facing. We are experienced in providing trainings on substantive topics as well as procedural issues and will tailor our programs to align with your goals and address the knowledge gap of your team, in a responsive, interactive format.

Recent Trainings provided by Grid Legal, LLP:

Association of Environmental Planners, 2022 CEQA Essentials Workshop, San Diego, CA, where Avneet Sidhu and Stephanie Smith were panelists at an all day workship on November 10, 2022.

County Counsel Association Fall Conference, Real Estate Transactions, Land Use & Environmental Review by Avneet Sidhu and Stephanie Smith, November 3, 2022.

County Counsel Association Fall Conference, CEQA and Real Estate Transactions, Best Practices and Lessons Learned by Avneet Sidhu and Stephanie Smith, October 20, 2021.

Some sample topics include:

• An overview of the specific role of public agencies, staff, and the public in compliance with open meeting laws and applicant due process rights.
• CEQA 101: Steps and Critical Deadlines
• Advanced CEQA: Recent updates and how each may affect the projects you are currently working on
• Land Use 101: General Plans, Specific Plans, and Zoning Ordinances
• How does the Housing Crisis Act (SB 330) affect the entitlement process and/or CEQA review?