<p>The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois hosted a Careers in Real Estate Law program on Thursday, March 29, 2018.&nbsp; Jordan Born, Associate General Counsel for Accruit, was a panel speaker at the event in which alumni of the LL.M. Real Estate program discussed their career paths and practice in Real Estate Law to both J.D. and LL.M. students.&nbsp; It was a great opportunity to espouse the services that Accruit provides to the attendees and Director of the Center for Real Estate Law, Professor Celeste Hammond.&nbsp; Jordan enjoyed being a part of the discussion and looks forward to future informational sessions and panel discussions through The John Marshall Law School Center for Real Estate Law.</p>

<p>Accruit joins Faegre Baker Daniels, the Colorado Energy Coalition and the Colorado Clean Industries Association at the first Energy Connections event of 2018.</p>

<p><em>Blockchain technology has the potential to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future and redesign the rules of the game on how energy is distributed and transacted. Globally, Australian, Japanese, and European energy providers are already starting to develop blockchain-based energy projects.</em></p>

<p>We're looking forward to joining other Federation of Exchange Accommodator (FEA) members in San Diego to discuss issues relevant to like-kind exchanges and the 1031 industry at the FEA's annual conference from September 13-15.</p>

<p>Accruit CEO Brent Abrahm will be co-leading a Government Affairs Committee update; Accruit EVP and General Counsel Martin Edwards will take FEA members through a 1031 Reverse Exchange Boot Camp; and Accruit Vice President and FEA President Steve Chacon will lead a session on Identification Issues.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.1031.org/FEAPdfs/Events/2017_FEA_Conference_Brochure.pdf&quot; target="_blank">Download the FEA 2017 conference brochure</a> or learn more at <a href="https://1031.org/FEA/FEA_Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=CV17&quot; target="_blank">1031.org</a>.</p>

<p>On September 6-8, Accruit Vice President Steve Chacon will attend the annual convention of the Land Title Association of Colorado (LTAC), a partnership of professionals working to bring Colorado title industry issues to the forefront. The convention takes place in Beaver Creek, where Steve will be available to LTAC members with information on a variety of like-kind exchange and escrow services.</p>

<p>More information about the LTAC convention may be found at <a href="https://ltac.org&quot; target="_blank">LTAC.org</a>.</p>

<p>On August 25th, Accruit President and COO Karen Kemerling will be attending the SIM Women Colorado's summer conference to provide support and mentorship for women in technology. "Technology is my passion, and I believe it is our future.&nbsp; I am very excited to encourage and support women to take on technical roles where they can provide much needed diversity leading to better creative problem-solving and innovation, which every business needs."</p>

<p>SIM, the Society for Information Management, is a not-for-profit organization of IT professionals whose mission it is to support IT leaders in Colorado. SIM Women is a network within SIM that promotes communication, mentorship, leadership and career development among SIM women.</p>

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<p>Join us at the <a href="http://www.cvent.com/events/suburban-chicago-commercial-real-estate-for…; target="_blank">Suburban Chicago Commercial Real Estate Forum</a> on Wednesday, June 7 at the Inland Real Estate Campus in Oak Brook, IL.</p>

<p>Accruit CEO Brent Abrahm will be speaking about the House Republican Tax Reform Blueprint and its potential impact to like-kind exchanges. Speakers will also include George Relias, Partner, Relias &amp; Tsonis, LLC, Alison Hastings, Vice President, Inland Valuation &amp; Advisory, LLC, John Carpenter, President &amp; CEO, Choose DuPage,&nbsp; Brandon Frankel, Sr. Market Analyst, CoStar Group and Valentina Tomov, President and CEO of the Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.cvent.com/events/suburban-chicago-commercial-real-estate-for…; target="_blank">See the event agenda and register here.</a></p>