National Preservation Institute (NPI) Seminars

Decisionmaking for Cultural and Natural Resources in the Legal Environment

Detailed Seminar Agenda

Faculty

Sherry Hutt, J.D., Ph.D., program manager, National NAGPRA Program, National Park Service; trainer, mediator, consultant, and author of books and articles on cultural property law and management; former Superior Court Judge

Seminar Overview

The management of cultural and natural resources and cultural property collections requires knowledge of the relevant law, the legal process, and specific obligations, and an understanding of the manager's responsibilities. Learn how to navigate the legal environment and survive scrutiny by a variety of constituencies. Discuss how to evaluate choices that lead to creative solutions and sound decisionmaking, while limiting or quickly resolving legal actions.

Evaluation Comments

"A great deal was covered in a short time and the syllabus will be very helpful when I return to my job."

"Introduced me to legal requirements and case studies of legal cases dealing with cultural resources."

"The material was challenging in its depth."

"[Gave me] a better understanding of how laws are interpreted by the courts."

"Very informative about case law; will help me to emphasize law points better."

"It gave me a great background to the legal environment that will provide me a basis for the future."

Participants

Cultural or natural resource managers and staff responsible for decisionmaking.

Locations and Dates

  • Washington, DC
    April 16-17, 2008
    in cooperation with The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Cost (see Register for more information)

$375 (6-week advance registration); $425 (regular registration)

On-site and Customized Training

NPI also offers this seminar as an on-site or customized seminar to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.

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