Blank Rome partner and Hospitality group co-chair Christy L. Reuter will serve as a speaker at New York City Bar Association’s Restaurant Law Conference 2026, being held in New York, New York, on Friday, October 2, 2026, 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. Sessions will cover key legal considerations and practical strategies in navigating today’s complex regulatory environment.
Christy’s session, “Real Estate Issues,” with Larry Welch of Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, 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:
- Negotiating the term sheet
- Key money v. raw space deals
- Due diligence required when checking out a restaurant space
- Due diligence required when checking out a space
- Tips for avoiding pitfalls
- Vacating the space and other exit issues
- Guaranty Issues
Other program sessions include:
- Corporate Considerations
- Liquor License Issues
- Labor and Employment Considerations
- Legislative Update—State of the Industry
- Restaurateur Roundtable
CLE credit is available.
For more information and to register, please visit the event webpage.