July 14th agenda (these are approximate times)

9:00 AM – Welcome and Business Session Update

9:05 AM – ALTA Update

10:10 AM – Darryl Turner Keynote

11:00 AM – MLTA Business

11:20 AM – 11:40 AM  Lunch Break

11:40 AM – Will Bowen Keynote

12:40 PM – MLTA Legislative Update

12:50 PM – Martin Lavelle Keynote

2:00 PM – Convention Ends

MLTA 2021 Virtual Convention Keynote Speakers to include

MLTA 2021Virtual Convention Timeline

MLTA PAC Silent Auction Information

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Week 1:  Introduction to Real Estate Title and Title Insurance and how Title Insurance Brings Value and Facilitates to Real Estate Transactions.

HANDOUTS:
Week 1 . Allan Dick . Title 101 Weekly, Basics Introduction
WEEK 1 . Dawn Patterson . Title Basics

Allan Dick, Vice President and Great Lakes Region Underwriter, WFG National Title Insurance Co.

Allan Dick Bio

Dawn Patterson, Esq., National Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Co.
*Allan will provide a brief overview and history of Real Estate Title and the value of Title Insurance, followed by Dawn, who will show how Title Insurance and Title Companies participate in all of the aspects and enable Real Estate Transactions.

Dawn Patterson Bio

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Week 2:  The Basics of Real Estate Title and how that has evolved, and Understanding Legal Descriptions, the foundation for Title and Title Insurance.
David Martyn, Esq., Vice President; Midwest Agency Regional Underwriting Counsel; and Regional Underwriting Director – Midwest, First American Title Insurance Co.
*David will explore what we mean, when we say “title” to property, the different interests in real property and the difference between personal property and real property.  He will then provide an in-depth review of how Real Property is described, including an overview of surveys, and how they fit with title examination.

HANDOUT:  The Basics of Real Estate Title

Dave Martyn Bio

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Week 3:  County Real Estate Records; How Title is Held; and the Various Real Estate Documents.
John Bommarito, Esq., General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, ATA National Group
*John will discuss the various real estate related documents, their function and how they affect title; how title may be held; the County Register of Deeds records; and the recording process.

HANDOUT:  County Real Estate Records; How Title is Held; and the Various Real Estate Documents

John Bommarito bio

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Week 4:  Title Commitments, various Title Insurance Policies and common Policy Endorsements
Kristen Dankert, Esq., Vice President, Old Republic national Title Insurance Co.
*Kristen will review and explain the different sections and schedules of a Title Commitment, as well as the Covered Risks, Exclusions from Coverage, and the Schedules contained in the various Owner’s Policies, Loan Policies, and the more popular Endorsements to those policies. 

HANDOUTS:  Commitment Policies and Endorsements (002) ALTA Commitment For Insurance 2016

ALTA Short Form Residential Loan Policy
ALTA Policy – Owners Policy A 06-17-06
ALTA Policy – Homeowner’s Policy A 10-17-98 R 10-22-03 01-01-08 02-03-10 12-02-13
ALTA Loan Policy 2006
ALTA Commitment For Insurance 2016

Kristen Dankert Bio

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Week 5:  The Real Estate Closing, and the Role and Function of the Escrow Closing Department
Linda Hinshon-Canter, Client Support, Proliant Settlement Systems; and Owner/Instructor of Escrow BootCamp ONLINE, LLC
*Linda’s experience as processer, closer and manager, as well as trainer and auditor, will help to take us into the world of Escrow, focusing on the Pre-Closing and Processing for a Closing; then the actual Closing, itself, including the most common closing documents; and finally the Post-Closing essentials (and more).

HANDOUTS:  The Role of Escrow

DIAMOND LEVEL $2,000
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. Your company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Summit Sponsor, Diamond Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section of Title Bytes, 3 tickets to the Summit.

GOLD LEVEL $1,500
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. All Gold Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Summit Sponsor, Gold Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section in the Title Bytes, 2 tickets to the Summit.

SILVER LEVEL $1,000
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. All Silver Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Summit Sponsor, Silver Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor 1 ticket to the Summit.

BRONZE LEVEL $500
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s and logo displayed on the MLTA website. All Bronze Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a “Summit Sponsor, Bronze Level” poster.

Exhibitor Opportunity $800 (10 available exhibit booths)
Exhibit table and chair provided. Exhibitor receives one registration to the Summit, which entitles the exhibitor to the business session, planned meals and entertainment. Additional Summit registrations can be purchased.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

11:00 AM       Exhibitor Move In/Set Up

1:00 – 2:00     Registration / Exhibitors  Open

2:00 – 2:10     President Welcome Remarks

2:10 – 2:45     The Economy – Ted Jones, Chief Economist Sr VP of Stewart Title

2:45 – 3:00     Legislative Update – Patti Tremblay, MLC

3:00 – 4:00     Push Through: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market, Add Value & Increase Sales, Bill Svoboda, Co-Founder of CloseSimple

4:00 – 4:15     Break / Networking / Exhibitors Open

4:15 – 5:30     MLTA Committee Meetings

6:00 – 7:30     MLTA “March Madness” Reception 

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

8:00 – 9:00     MLTA Breakfast

9:00 – 9:45     Breakout Session 1

Lifespan of Liens OR Who Can Sign? / Is it Self-Serving? 

Lifespan of Liens – Lynn Sagar, State Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Co.

Who Can Sign? / Is It Self-Serving – Amy Zemple, Agency Services Manager, Stewart Title & Brian Kasiborski, esq., VP, Michigan Agency Underwriter, Account Executive, FNTG

9:45 – 10:00   Break

10:00 – 10:45  Breakout Session 2

How To Avoid Title Claims OR How to Avoid Escrow Losses

How to avoid Title Claims – Kimberly O’Connor, VP, Michigan State Counsel and Underwriter, WFG

How to Avoid Escrow Loses – Mark Kraushaar, Chief Executive Officer, Bell Title Company

10:45 – 11:00  Break

11:00 – 12:00  Lady Bird Deeds & Trusts & Estates panel – Moderator Kevin Lounds

Panel:
Tobias Lipski, esq., Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Co.;  Hollie Oxie, Director of Title Operations. Parks Title;  Gregg Nathanson, esq. Cousens Lansky

12:00 – 1:00   MLTA Lunch

1:00 – 1:15     MLTA Committee Updates & Exhibitor Drawings

1:30 PM         Exhibitor BREAK DOWN

1:15 – 3:00     Developing a Leadership Mindset, Aha! Leadership LLC

AGENDA

8:30 – 9:00
Registration

9:00 – 9:15
Opening Remarks and Announcements
MLTA President – Tom Lico, President, Capital Title Insurance Agency

9:15 – 9:30
Lansing Report
Michigan Legislative Consultants

9:30 – 9:50
Endorsement Review – 36-06 Series, identified risks – Leasehold, CCR-Land Under Development and Encroachments
Samuel A. Shiel, ITP IEP, Vice President/Midwest Underwriting Counsel – AmTrust Title (Shiel, Samuel bio)

9:50 – 10:00
Break

10:00 – 10:45
FIRPTA and 1099 Reporting 
Julie Lepore, AFSP, CAA, Director, FIRPTA Solutions, Inc. (Julie Lepore – Director – FIRPTA Solutions – Bio)

10:45 – 11:30
Don’t get Caught in the “Acts” –AXE
Changes in Construction Lien Act, Certificate of Trust Act, Marketable Title Act, Marijuana Act
Tobias Lipski, Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Company (Tobias Lipski bio)
Michelle Donovan, Attorney, Butzel Long (Donovan, Michelle bio)
Philip T. Savich, Vice President and Michigan State Counsel, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (Phil Savich bio)
Moderator: Gregg Nathanson, Couzens Lansky (Gregg bio)

11:30 – 11:45
PR Committee Update – Talking Points “Committee on the street”
Lisa Rozmarniewicz, Capital Title Insurance Agency

11:45 – 12:45
Lunch

Thank you to our lunch sponsor 

12:45 – 1:45
RU ready for IPEN and RON?
In Person Electronic Notarization and Remote Online Notarization has been the topic this year! The panel will discuss how you can close digitally – Hybrid, IPEN, or RON. What the key hurdles are and capabilities of this emerging technology. As you begin to build the road to a digital closing, be informed how to find the right balance between convenience, security and risk.
Panel:
Nancy G. Pratt, VP – Partner Relations & Gov’t Affairs, of Pavaso (Nancy Pratt Bio)
Rick Triola, Founder/CEO, of NotaryCam (Rick Triola Bio)
David Burner, Strategic Planning and Partnership Manager, of Notarize (David Burner Bio)
Moderator: Cindy Immonen, NTP, CLTP, VP, State Agency Representative–Michigan FNTG

1:45 – 3:00
Underwriter Panel – The Horror Stories of Claims/Tales from the Crypt – Call to Action/Claims scenarios
An opportunity to have discussion with some of the top underwriters in our industry.
Meredith Weingarden, VP MI State & Sr. Agency Counsel, CLTP, Fidelity National Title Group (Weingarden, Meredith Bio 2019)
Kristen Dankert, Michigan Underwriting Counsel, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (Kristen Dankert Bio)
David Martyn, VP, Midwest Agency Regional Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Company (Dave Martyn Bio – 2019)
Robert Meyers, VP, Senior Underwriting Counsel, North American Title Insurance Company (Grand Rapids) (Meyers_Robert – Bio – Michigan – July 31, 2019)
Allan Dick, VP, Central Division Underwriter, WFG National Title Insurance Company (Livonia only) (Allan Dick bio)

8:15 AM-9:15 AM – Registration

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM – Opening Remarks – Allan Dick, VP Central Division, WFG National Title Insurance Company

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM – “What’s Wrong With This Title Commitment”? – Caitlin McCourt Leszczynski. Legal Counsel, Legacy Title Agency

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM – Break

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – “OMG!  I need to do WHAT before we close”? PART 1 – Cassidy Buchanan, Escrow Agent & Transaction Coordinator, Capital Title Insurance Agency and Robyn Dinsdale, VP of Residential Operations, Diversified National Title

11:30 AM – Noon – Bingo – Debbie Wiley, First American Title Insurance Company

Noon – 12:45 PM – LUNCH

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM – “OMG!  I need to do WHAT before we close”? PART 2 – Cassidy Buchanan, Escrow Agent & Transaction Coordinator, Capital Title Insurance Agency and Robyn Dinsdale, VP of Residential Operations, Diversified National Title

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM – Break

1:30 PM – 3:15 PM – Mock Closing – Lindsey Azelton, Regional Manager, Capital Title Insurance Agency, Robyn Dinsdale, VP of Residential Operations, Diversified National Title, Angela Crusoe, VP Client Experience, Talent & Development, Amrock

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM – Closing Remarks – Allan Dick, VP Central Division, WFG National Title Insurance Company

SPEAKERS:

David Townsend

ALTA presentation David Townsend

Dan Elsea

Dan Elsea Presentation MLTA July 19

Jeff Butler

Jeff Butler July 15, 2019 Multigenerational Management MILTA

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

DIAMOND LEVEL $5,000
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. Your company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Convention Sponsor, Diamond Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section of Title Bytes, 4 tickets to the convention.
GOLD LEVEL $3,000
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. All Gold Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Convention Sponsor, Gold Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section in the Title Bytes, 2 tickets to the convention.
SILVER LEVEL $2,000
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. All Silver Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Convention Sponsor, Silver Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section in the Title Bytes and 1 ticket to the convention.
BRONZE LEVEL $1,000
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. All Bronze Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a “Convention Sponsor, Bronze Level” poster. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section in the Title Bytes.

Exhibitor Opportunity $800 (14 available exhibit booths)
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention Materials which will be circulated to all attendees. Exhibit table and chair provided. Exhibitor receives one registration to the annual convention, which entitles the exhibitor to the business session, planned meals and entertainment. Additional convention registrations can be purchased for a fee of $225.00 pp.

8:45 AM Registration – 1st Floor Conference Room, Boji Tower

9:00 AM Legislative Update & Briefing – 1st Floor Conference Room, Boji Tower

10:00 AM Legislative Meetings and Drop Bys

12:00 Noon MLTA Legislative Luncheon – 1st Floor State Capitol

1:00 PM Legislative Meetings and Drop Bys

Please be aware, your meetings and drop bys will be scheduled events. If you are unable to attend, the MLTA office must know 24 hours prior so we are able to fill your meetings or cancel. We will try not to schedule any meetings past 3:30 PM.
You will need to bring your picture ID for entrance to the legislative buildings. If you do not have picture ID, you will not be allowed to enter.

MLTA Downtown Parking Map

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

1:00-2:00 Registration

2:00 – 2:05 President Welcome Remarks

2:05 – 2:45 “The Michigan Economy” – Jim Stansell, Senior Economist for the House Fiscal Agency

2:45 – 4:00 “Building a Culture of Innovation” – Jonathan Fanning, Author, Leadership Development Expert, Entrepreneur

4:00 – 4:15 Break with Exhibitors

4:15 – 5:30 Committee Meetings
Membership Committee – Ballroom E
Communications / PR Committee – Ballroom F
Education Committee – Packard Room
Legislative Committee – Cord Room
Technology Committee – Ballroom D
Title Agent and Associate Member Committee – Bordeaux Lobby Area

6:00 – 7:30 MLTA Welcome Reception with Exhibitors

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

8:00 – 8:45 Continental Breakfast

8:45 – 9:00 Lansing Report- Legislative Update, Cami Pendell, MLTA Lobbyist

9:00 – 10:00 Wire Fraud – Some Ideas for Prevention and Management
Lou Pontani, SVP Chief Administration Officer of First American Title
James Dick, CPCU, AAI, Sales Manager of The Merriam Insurance Agency
Tom Lico, President of Capital Title
Debbie Haught, VP of Operations of Mt Pleasant Abstract
Moderator: Brian Roberts, VP & Chief Administration Officer of ATA National Title Group

10:00 – 10:15 Break

10:15 – 10:20 Public Service Committee Presentation

10:20 – 11:45 “Building the Bridge with Millennials” – Shawn Fair, CEO of Fair Consulting Group

11:45 – 12:30 Lunch

12:30 – 1:00 Exhibitor’s Prize Drawings

1:00 – 3:00 Breakout Sessions – choose Track 1 OR Track 2

1:00 – 1:45

Track 1 – Nightmare on Bankruptcy Street – Title Insurance Issues and Pitfalls
Carol Lynn Sager, Sr Underwriting Counsel of First American Title Insurance
David A. Lerner, esq. of Plunkett Cooney, P.C.

OR

Track 2 – A Discussion on Digital Closings
John Bommarito, esq., General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of ATA National Title Group
Cindy Immonen, NTP, CLTP, VP of FNTG MI Agency

1:45 – 2:00 Break

2:00 – 2:45

Track 1 – Legal Description Mistakes: The impact on the Chain of Title
Maura Snabes, esq., CES, NTP, VP-Sr. Underwriting & Compliance Counsel of CSS
Dana Zurvalec, Associate Corporate Counsel of Amrock Inc.
Moderator: Brad Miller, VP, Title Production of Amrock Inc.

OR

Track 2 – Managing Closing Challenges
Robyn Dinsdale, VP of Residential Operations of Diversified National Title
Dustin Robbins, Area Manager of Mt. Pleasant Abstract & Title
Danette Narregan, Asst. VP, SW MI Development Mgr. of Chicago Title of Michigan
Moderator: Julie McKee, President of Parks Title Co.

DIAMOND  LEVEL                                                                                                 $2,000

Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants.  Your company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Summit Sponsor, Diamond Level” poster.  This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section of Title Bytes, 3 tickets to the Summit.

GOLD  LEVEL                                                                                                         $1,500

Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants.  All Gold Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Summit Sponsor, Gold Level” poster.  This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section in the Title Bytes, 2 tickets to the Summit.

SILVER LEVEL                                                                                                       $1,000

Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants.  All Silver Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a large “Summit Sponsor, Silver Level” poster.  This level also entitles the sponsor 1 ticket to the Summit.

BRONZE  LEVEL                                                                                                    $500

Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s and logo displayed on the MLTA website.  All Bronze Level sponsor company/firm logo will be displayed on a “Summit Sponsor, Bronze Level” poster.

Exhibitor Opportunity                                                                   $600 (10 available exhibit booths)

Exhibit table and chair provided.  Exhibitor receives one registration to the Summit, which entitles the exhibitor to the business session, planned meals and entertainment.  Additional Summit registrations can be purchased.

Tentative Schedule

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

11:00 – 1:00  Exhibitor Set-Up
1:00 – 7:30 Exhibits
1:00-2:00 Registration / Networking/ Exhibitors Alcove Area
2:00-2:15 President Welcome Remarks Royal Ballroom DEF all open
2:15 – 3:00 Topic – The Michigan Economy – Royal Ballroom DEF all open
3:00 – 4:00 Topic – Creative Leadership: Building a Culture of Innovation Royal Ballroom DEF all open
4:15 – 5:30 Break / Networking / Exhibitors Alcove Area
6:00 – 7:30 Networking / Reception / FUN Event Alcove Area & Royal Atrium

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

8:45 – 1:00 Exhibits Open
9:00 – 10:00 Continental Breakfast / Networking Alcove Area & Royal Ballroom DEF
Cami Pendell, JD – Michigan Legislative Consultants w/ the Lansing Report
Topic – Wire Fraud 911 Royal Ballroom DEF all open
10:00 – 10:20 Exhibitor breakout – coffee and snack Alcove Area
10:20 – 11:30 Topic – Building the Bridge with Millennials Royal Ballroom DEF all open
11:30 – 11:45 Tech Talk Royal Ballroom DEF all open
11:45 – 12:30 Lunch / Networking Royal Ballroom DEF all open
12:30 – 1:00 Exhibitor breakout / Networking / Raffle(S) Exhibitor Draw Alcove Area
1:00 – 2:00 Exhibitor Breakdown
1:00 – 3:00 Breakout Sessions Royal Ballroom D and Royal Ballroom EF
Track 1 Title Production
Track 2 Escrow / Closing
1:00 – 1:45 Topic: Bankruptcy Topic: E-Closing Options
1:45 – 2:00 Break
2:00 – 2:45 How Claims arise with Topic: Last Minute Closing Issues
Legal Descriptions

8:30 – 9:00
Registration

9:00 – 9:10
Opening Remarks and Announcements
MLTA President – Philip T. Savich, VP and State Counsel
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company

9:10 – 9:30
Lansing Report
Cami Pendell, Michigan Legislative Consultants

9:30 – 9:45
Endorsement Review -34-35 Identified Risks Mineral and Other Subsurface Substances
Scott O’Neill, Michigan Agency State Counsel, First American Title

9:45 – 10:00 Break

10:00 – 10:45
Split Closings – Playing nice in the sandbox to help the Closing go smoothly
Topics include challenges of Split Closings and how to overcome them, how to work better together for the benefit of the consumer and strengthen our industry.

Doug Smith, VP & Senior Underwriting Counsel, Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Lindsey Azelton, Regional Manager, Capital Title Insurance Company
Jamie Novakowski, Relocation Director , ATA National Group

10:45 – 11:30

What’s New in the ZOO—CFPB/RESPA Update
Chuck Cain, EVP Agency, WFG National Title Insurance Company

11:30 – 11:45
Communication and Membership Committee Update – Navigating the MLTA Website
This segment will help MLTA members understand all that is available within our
website and how to use the website as a tool, with key talking points, when talking to a
new prospective MLTA member.

Lisa Rozmarniewicz, Director of Sales & Marketing, Capital Title Insurance Agency, MLTA Communication Committee Chair
Beccy Clennan, Manager Michigan Operations, Corporate Settlement Solutions, MLTA Membership Committee Chair

11:45 – 12:25
Lunch

12:25 – 12:35
MLTA Public Service Committee Presentation

12:35 – 1:20
Dead People Can’t Sell Property
A Trust, A Lady Bird Deed and A Durable Power of Attorney. An Attorney’s point of view and what the dead person really said.

Gregg Nathanson, Shareholder and Attorney, Couzens, Lansky Fealk, Ellis, Roeder & Lazar, P.C.,
LaRee Marra, Title Department Operations Manager, Capital Title Insurance Agency

1:20 – 2:45
Five Panel Underwriter – Today’s current Hot Topics in our industry
An opportunity to have discussion with some of the top underwriters in our industry.
Topic areas Divorce, Probate/Conservatorship, Judgment Actions, Commercial
Agreements and Assignments

Moderator: Brian K. Kasiborski, Fidelity National Financial (Grand Rapids)
Moderator: Tom Lico, Capital Title Insurance Company (Livonia)
Lavinia S. Biasell, VP and MI Agency Underwriting Counsel, Fidelity National Financial (Grand Rapids)
Phil Savich, Vice President, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (Livonia)
Beth I. deBaptiste, Underwriting Counsel, MI Agency Division First American Title (Grand Rapids)
Scott O’Neill, Michigan Agency State Counsel, First American Title (Livonia)
Kim O’Connor, VP Senior Underwriting Counsel, WFG National Title Insurance Company
Doug Smith, VP, Senior Underwriter at Stewart Title Guaranty Company

8:15 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration

9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Opening Remarks
John Bommarito, President
General Counsel of ATA National Title Group

9:10 AM – 9:30 AM
Legislative Report
Cami Pendell, Michigan Legislative Consultants

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Endorsement Review – ALTA 31-33 Series
John Baumbick, Agency Rep/Underwriting Counsel, Westcor Land Title Ins. Co

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Break

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Marijuana, Money Laundering, Federal vs State Law
Phil Neuman, Couzens, Lansky, Fealk, Ellis, Roeder & Lazar, P.C.
Ruth Dillingham, Senior Underwriting Counsel VP, Corporate Underwriting, First American Title

11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
E – Migration and E-volution – Electronic Closing, Evolution on Electronic Process-closings, Notary, Adopting Forms

Moderator – John Bommarito, General Counsel of ATA National Title Group

Panel discussion:
David Kressel, Co-Founder/Finance and Operations from NotaryCAM (Grand Rapids), Rick Triola, Founder/CEO from NotaryCAM (Livonia)
Ruth Dillingham, Senior Underwriting Counsel VP, Corporate Underwriting, First American Title
Karl Trottnow, National County Account Manager, SIMPLIFILE

12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
FIRPTA Pitfalls, Compliance and Regulatory Reporting
Alex Kidd, VP and Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance, North American Title Insurance Company

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Managing Your Cybersecurity Risk: Recognizing and Combating the Threats
Jacob Koering – Principal Attorney, co-Leader of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Team, Miller Canfield (Livonia)
Melanie Shield – Associate Attorney, Member of the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Team, Miller Canfield (Grand Rapids and Livonia)

Speaker Bios

Alex Kidd Bio

David Kressel bio

John Baumbick bio

Karl Trottnow bio

Richard Triola bio

Ruth Dillingham bio

Phillip Neuman bio

Melanie Shield bio

Jacob Koering bio

COMMITTEES

4/17/18 – Membership Committee – 5:30 PM – Salon C
4/18/18 – Education Committee – 7:30 AM – Salon D
4/18/18 – Young Title Professionals – Noon – The Cove

5/16/18 – Abstractor Agents – 12:00 Noon Huron Room

8:45 AM          Registration – 1st Floor Conference Room, Boji Tower

9:00 AM          Legislative Update & Briefing – 1st Floor Conference Room, Boji Tower

10:00 AM        Legislative Meetings and Drop Bys

12:00 Noon     MLTA Legislative Luncheon – 1st Floor State Capitol

1:00 PM          Legislative Meetings and Drop Bys

Please be aware, your meetings and drop bys will be scheduled events.  If you are unable to attend, the MLTA office must know 24 hours prior so we are able to fill your meetings or cancel.  We will try not to schedule any meetings past 3:30 PM.

You will need to bring your picture ID for entrance to the legislative buildings.  If you do not have picture ID, you will not be allowed to enter.

“The ABC’s thru the XYZ’s of Title Examination”

Learn the practical building blocks for search and examination of title. Including the what, how and why a commitment is put together and what needs to be done for the title policy to be issued.

• What an Abstract discloses
• What to look for within deeds
• What is the chain of title
• Easements
• Oil and Gas rights
• Riparian Rights
• Probate
• Trusts
• Divorces
• Access
• New construction
• Underwriting Risks
• And much more with some fun added in!!

Your 2018 Boot Camp Presenters will be:

Allan Dick, VP/Midwest Underwriter
WFG National Title Insurance Company
Allan Dick Bio

Hollie Oxie, Director of Title Operations
Parks Title Agency
Hollie Oxie Bio

Steve Tessler, West Michigan Production Manager
ATA National Title Group
Steve Tessler Bio

LaRee Marra, Title Department Operations Manager
Capital Title Insurance Agency
LaRee Marra Bio

Kevin Lounds, AVP Title Production
Lighthouse Title Group
Kevin Lounds Bio

8:30 – 9:00         Registration

9:00 – 9:10         Opening Remarks and Announcements
MLTA President – John Bommarito, General Counsel of ATA National Title Group

9:10 – 9:30         Lansing Report
Cami Pendell, Michigan Legislative Consultants

9:30 – 10:00      Endorsement Review – ALTA 29 and 30 series
Interest Rate Swap and Shared Appreciation Mortgage
Doug Smith, Stewart Title, VP /Associate Sr. Underwriter/Underwriting Counsel

10:00 – 10:15    Break

10:15 – 11:00    The Big “E” – Electronic What??? Electronic Signing
Jerome Jelinek, CEO & General Counsel of Corporate Settlement Solutions

11:00 – 11:45    Hacked and the money is gone: What’s my liability?
Amelia Bower, managing Partner, Plunkett Cooney
Kurt Riedel, Managing Shareholder, Title Practice Group, Plunkett Cooney

11:45 – 12:00    Tech Talk – Technology Committee
Brandon Hunt, CEO & President, Mid-American Title (Grand Rapids)
Geoff Prichard, Vice President, Title Express (Livonia)

12:00 – 12:45    Lunch

1:00 – 2:00       Tax Titles in Michigan
David Martyn, Stewart Title, Senior Underwriting Counsel, Commercial Service

2:00 – 3:00       Cemeteries, Ghosts and Zombies
Some of the most complicated land title disputes
Michael Holden

Dear MLTA Member,

You are invited to attend the 2017 MLTA Summer Convention, July 16-18 at Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, Michigan.  The conference is expected to sell out again this year, and attendees are encouraged to register early.

This year’s highlights include:

• Congressman David Trott, a long time MLTA member and our voice in Washington, speaking on key issues in the Nation’s Capital.

• Douglas G. Duncan, Fannie Mae’s senior vice president and chief economist, sharing his updated forecasts on the economy, housing, and mortgage markets.

• ALTA President Daniel Mennenoh, ITP, NTP, discussing national issues that affect our industry.

As a special event, we will be hosting “Tech Tuesday,” a series of presentations designed to provide MLTA members with necessary tools and information critical in our world today. Events will be held on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The convention will close Tuesday morning following our Tech Tuesday speakers, with late checkout available for a noon departure. Back by popular demand the MLTA Room Crawl will be revived for your enjoyment on Monday evening following the banquet – this is a “Don’t Miss” event!

From the Italian-themed welcome dinner Sunday night to the winery tours and sailing event planned as part of the MLTA PAC adventures, it will be a “don’t miss” event.

Please remember, hotel reservations are made directly with the hotel and need to be done prior to June 15, 2017. The MLTA convention registration must be completed online below no later than July 1, 2017.

See you in July!!

Debbie Wiley, CLTP, NTP, President                                                John Bommarito, President-Elect

MLTA 2017 Convention Invite

2017 MLTA PAC Events Registration

Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors!

8:30 – 9:00                  Registration

9:00 – 9:10                  Opening Remarks and Announcements
MLTA President – Debbie Wiley, NTP, CLTP First American Title Insurance Company

9:10 – 9:30                   Lansing Report
Cami Pendell, Michigan Legislative Consultants

9:30 – 10:00                  Endorsement Review  – ALTA 26-28 series (Subdivision, Usury, Easements and Encroachments) David N. Harnishfeger, Senior Underwriting Counsel, First American Title Insurance Company

10:00 – 10:15                Break 

10:15 – 10:45                Dower Rights / Marriage Equality Update  – abolition of dower, narrowing of topic
Philip T. Savich, Vice President | Old Republic National Title Insurance Company

10:45 – 11:45                Cyber Security, Data Breaches, Theft, & Wire Fraud – Successful Advanced Threats Are on The Rise
Moderator – Cindy Immonen, NTP, CLTP, State Agency Representative, Fidelity National Title
Panel – Industry Professionals

11:45 – 12:00                 Tech Talk – Technology Committee
 Jacqueline Brink, AVP/Midwest Agency Representative, WFG National Title Company

12:00 – 1:00                   Lunch 

1:00 – 2:00                   Tales from the Dark Side:  Handling Title Claims

Moderator – Allan Dick, VP/Midwest Underwriter, WFG National Title Company
David Hart, Esq.,  Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller, P.C.
Kurt Riedel, Esq. ,  Plunkett Cooney
Phillip Neuman, Esq.,  Couzens Lansky Fealk Ellis Roeder & Lazar PC (Grand Rapids)
Gregg Nathanson, Esq.,  Couzens Lansky Fealk Ellis Roeder & Lazar PC (Livonia)

2:00 – 3:00                   IRS – Payoffs, Discharges, Withdraws, Subornation’s  & More
Alex Nicholaides, IRS Senior Counsel
Alissa VanerKooi, IRS Chief Counsel
Joanne Nemmer, Manager of Collection Advisory

SPEAKER BIOS

Nathanson, Gregg bio
Nicholaides, Alexandra bio
Riedel, Kurt bio
Neuman, Phillip bio
Dick, Allan bio
Savich, Phil bio
Nemmer, Joanne Bio.docx

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Legislative Update & Briefing (Boji Tower 1st Floor Conference Room)

10:00 AM – 11:45 AM – Legislative Meetings (Legislative Offices)

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM – Legislative Luncheon (State Capitol)

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Legislative Meetings (Legislative Offices)

This year, make sure your voice is heard.  By registering for MLTA’s Legislative Day, you will have the opportunity to join with colleagues from across the state to lobby for changes of importance to you.  The Michigan Legislature has  members who need to hear our concerns and know that when issues pertinent to our industry arise, to call us; the Title experts!

AGENDA

8:30 a.m.                  Registration – Indigo Foyer – Light breakfast

9:30 a.m.                  Welcome

 Legal Description 1.5 – Just beyond the Basics (Indigo 1)
OR
New Construction – The Nuts & Bolts from application to completion (Indigo 2)

10:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Legal Description 1.5 – Just beyond the Basics (Indigo 1)
Dave Phillips, Senior Examiner, Capital Title Insurance Agency, Inc.
Jamie Scheett, Michigan Account Manager, A.S.K. Services, Inc.
LaRee Marra, Title Department Operations Manager, Capital Title Insurance Agency, Inc.

New Construction – The Nuts & Bolts from application to completion (Indigo 2)
Lynn Sagar, Michigan Legal Counsel, First American Title Insurance Co.
Mike Farrer, Senior Examiner, Lighthouse Title Group
Kevin Lounds, Production Manager, Lighthouse Title Group

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.   Lunch

12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Continued workshops for Legal Description and New Construction sessions

2:00p.m. – 2:15 p.m.        Break

2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
New ALTA Commitment Forms – How are they different? How do I read them?
John C. Bommarito, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, ATA National Title Group
Kevin Lounds, Production Manager, Lighthouse Title Group

Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids
5700 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
616-957-1770 – State you are with MLTA
$99 run of the house rate

Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Detroit Livonia Marriott
Overnight Room Rates $149
Click Here Reserve A Room

AGENDA

LIVONIA:

COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Abstractor/Agent Committee:      During Lunch Hour
Young Title Professionals:            During Lunch Hour

Please come join us for an evening of networking and socializing with your industry peers.

We welcome all Young Title Professionals (anyone 40ish and under OR anyone having 7 years or less experience in the industry)

There will be a cash bar and appetizers provided

PLEASE RSVP USING THE FORM BELOW – there is no charge for this event

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Legislative Update & Briefing (Radisson Hotel)
10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Legislative Meetings (Legislative Offices)
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Legislative Luncheon (State Capitol)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Legislative Meetings (Legislative Offices)

This year, make sure your voice is heard.  By registering for MLTA’s Legislative Day, you will have the opportunity to join with colleagues from across the state to lobby for changes of importance to you.  The Michigan Legislature has  members who need to hear our concerns and know that when issues pertinent to our industry arise, to call us; the Title experts!

For MLTA members ONLY  – A beginner’s seminar and workshop for understanding and drawing Legal Descriptions

9:30 AM – Registration

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Boot Camp

(Tools & Lunch will be provided)

COST: $40 per person

Information to be covered:

• History and importance of Legal Descriptions
• Different types of legal descriptions
• Workshops for locating and hands-on drawing of legal descriptions
• Legal description terminology and applications
• Why Legal Descriptions matter….Claims and problems that can result from incorrect legal descriptions
• Access, Surveys and Much Much More!!!

We do not have a room block for the boot camp, however, here are some hotels that are close to the Kellogg Center:

Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Michigan State University
219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: (517) 432-4000, Reservation Line: (800) 875-5090

Marriott E. Lansing University Place
300 M. A. C. Ave.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone:(517) 337-4440

Courtyard Lansing
2710 Lake Lansing Rd
Lansing, MI 48912
Phone:(517) 482-0500

TownePlace Suites
2855 Hannah Blvd
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone:(517) 203-1000

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