Local and State Government Law Section Fall Meeting 2026
Hodgson Russ partners Henry A. Zomerfeld and Daniel A. Spitzer recently spoke at the NYSBA Local and State Government Law Section Fall Meeting 2026. The program addressed a range of current issues affecting local and state governments, including election law, economic development, environmental review, energy, ethics, and open government. Zomerfeld presented “Election Law Update,” while Spitzer presented “Urban Renewal and Economic Development Tools.” The three-day meeting took place October 9–11, 2026, in Lake Placid, New York.
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