Mission Statement
This Forum's objectives are to:
(1) serve as a clearinghouse for lawyers of information and programs related to affordable housing and community development;
(2) serve as a coordinator of educational and training programs within the ABA for lawyers practicing in the area of affordable housing and community development;
(3) during each Association year, hold one or more educational meetings; and
(4) provide training programs focusing on new issues or ongoing concerns.
Law Student Information
 Pictured above: Laura Schwarz - St. Louis University and Craig Emden - Chair-Elect |
2008 Winner: The Forum is pleased to announce that the winner of the Journal Writing Competition is Laura Schwarz, St. Louis University
Laura's paper "The 2007 National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act: A National Fund for a National Need" will be published in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Affordable Housing
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About the Forum
Announcements
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2008 Winner of the Michael Scher Award Chuck Edson Roger Clay (left) presenting the Michael Scher Award to Chuck Edson (right) 2008 Governing Committee » Governing Committee |
Practice Committees
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Calendar & Upcoming Events
Save-the-Date
18th Annual Meeting
May 20-22, 2009
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
19th Annual Meeting
May 26-28, 2010
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
The Housing Economic Recovery Act of 2008
September 23, 2008
Teleconference and Live Audio Webcast
Past Conferences
2008 Annual Conference
May 21-23, 2008
Washington, D.C.
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» 2008 Conference Highlights
2008 Regional Conference
February 8-9, 2008
New Orleans, La.
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Publications
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The Legal Guide to Affordable Housing Development
The Legal Guide to Affordable Housing Development is a practical resource for attorneys representing local governments (municipalities, counties, housing authorities, and redevelopment agencies), housing developers (both for-profit and nonprofit), investors, financial institutions, and populations eligible for housing. |
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Journal of Affordable Housing & Community Development Law
The Journal of Affordable Housing and Community Development Law serves as a clearinghouse of information on programs related to affordable housing and community development law and provides training programs for lawyers and concerned laypersons. |
