Blank Rome partner Christy L. Reuter, head of our hospitality practice, will serve as a speaker at New York City Bar Association’s Restaurant Law Conference, being held in New York, New York, on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a networking reception to follow.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The comprehensive, full-day Restaurant Law Conference is designed to provide restaurant owners, operators, and legal professionals with the latest insights into the legal landscape of the restaurant industry. It will cover key legal considerations and practical strategies in navigating today’s complex regulatory environment.
Christy is cohosting the session, “Real Estate Issues,” with Larry Welch from Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, which will take place from 10:10 to 11:15 a.m.
ABOUT THE SESSION
Topics to be covered in the context of leases and restaurant management agreements:
- Key money deals v. raw spaces
- Negotiating the term sheet—top three points to address
- Due diligence required when checking out a restaurant space
- Key sections to pay attention to from both owner and restaurant operator perspectives
- Operations, exit strategies, and liability issues
- Both owner and operator points of view
Other program sessions include:
- Corporate Considerations
- Liquor License Issues
- Labor and Employment Considerations
- Legislative Update—State of the Industry
- Restaurateurs Roundtable
CLE credit is available.
For more information and to register, please visit the event webpage.
