Protecting Your Agency: Litigation Preparedness and Regulatory Updates in a Changing Legal Landscape

July 14, 2026

Panelist, 2026 NAFSMA Annual Meeting

Join Downey Brand partner Scott Shapiro and co-panelists Karin Jacoby of Husch Blackwell LLP and Molly Lawrence of VanNess Feldman LLP on Tuesday, July 14, from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA) 2026 Annual Meeting in Annapolis, Maryland, for a presentation titled Protecting Your Agency: Litigation Preparedness and Regulatory Updates in a Changing Legal Landscape.

Flood and stormwater agencies face increasing legal and regulatory challenges before, during, and after major storm events. This session will explore strategies agencies can implement to proactively reduce liability, prepare for potential litigation, and effectively navigate the aftermath of significant flood events. Panelists will also discuss recent regulatory developments affecting water resource managers, including evolving permitting requirements and federal program obligations. Attendees will gain practical, actionable guidance for managing risk and maintaining compliance in a rapidly changing legal environment.

The 2026 NAFSMA Annual Meeting brings flood and stormwater management professionals together for four days of policy education, federal engagement, and peer connection at the Graduate Hotel in Annapolis, Maryland. Centered on the theme Grounded in Mission: Leading Through Complexity, the conference provides opportunities for attendees to engage with federal agency leaders, learn from peer organizations, and explore emerging issues affecting flood and stormwater management across the country.

For more information and to register, visit the event website.