Phillips Lytle Real Estate Institute Webinar Series

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Legal Thought Leadership for the Real Estate Industry

The Phillips Lytle Real Estate Institute—a webinar series designed for real estate developers, energy and environmental companies, financial institutions, in-house counsel and investors—focuses on cutting-edge legal and regulatory issues affecting real estate development, transactions, environmental compliance and energy infrastructure. Each session is led by recognized legal thought leaders offering actionable guidance, case studies and forward-looking perspectives.

Webinar Schedule

Session 1 | March 25, 2026
Land Use Law and Modern Development Challenges

Development in New York presents unparalleled opportunity and equally complex regulatory hurdles – from zoning constraints and environmental review to community opposition and permitting delays. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the legal and practical challenges facing developers, property owners and real estate professionals in today’s evolving landscape. We will discuss ways that developers and project teams can effectively and proactively utilize land use law as a strategic tool, not just a regulatory hurdle, in order to move your development forward.

Topics covered:

Zoning fundamentals
Navigating community opposition and public hearings
Variance and special exception strategies
Major land use trends impacting commercial and mixed-use projects
Litigation updates

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Session 2 | May 20, 2026
Recent Trends in Real Estate Development and Financing

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Topics covered:

Overview of the state of the commercial real estate market – local, state and national
Examine and evaluate the state of real estate financing and the cost of borrowing
Review of potential available incentives and funding sources to help complete a project’s capital stack, including potential new credits in New York State
Discussion of industrial development agency (IDA) benefits

Session 3 | June 24, 2026

Navigating Data Center Development

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Topics covered:

Energy and environmental legal issues
Regulatory and procurement process
Tips to make your data center more sustainable

Session 4 | July 15, 2026
Utilizing Brownfields in a Capital Stack

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Topics covered:

Overview of the Brownfield Cleanup Program and tax incentives
Current trends in brownfield redevelopment opportunities
Public-private partnerships for site remediation
Funding strategy – when and how to utilize credits

Session 5 | September 23, 2026
Permitting Pathways for Commercial and Industrial Development

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Topics covered:

Streamlining local, state and federal permits
Working and permitting authorities and managing timelines
Environmental permitting (air, water, wetlands, endangered species)
Using technology and consultants to accelerate permitting

Session 6 | November 18, 2026
Medical Office and Retail Real Estate – Tips and Tricks for Success

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Topics covered:

Negotiating medical office and retail leases – review of unique provisions and issues
Legal issues associated with redeveloping aging shopping centers
Discussion of triple net (NNN) vs. gross leasing and 1031 exchanges

Session 7 | January 27, 2027
Regulatory and Energy-Related Real Estate Issues

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