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WISCONSIN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION OCTOBER 18-19-20, 2017 THE JOURNEYMAN HOTEL MILWAUKEE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE FULL DETAILS ON PAGES 2-6

Only) 2:30 pm Busing to Opening Event at The Grain Exchange 3 pm Convention Opening Event & Reception Milwaukee History through the Lens of the Grain

2017 7:30 am WLTA Registration Desk Open 8 am Trade & Technology Showcase Opens 8 am General Session Breakfast 9 am General Session Welcome, Presentation

Update 10:15 am 10:30 am Introduction of Exhibitors AM Break in Trade & Technology Showcase 10:45 am Spouse/Guest Event-Food Walking Tour & Distillery 11

Journeyman Hospitality for Hotel Guests 6 pm President s Reception 7 pm President s Banquet FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017 7:30 am General Session Breakfast

1 WISCONSIN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION OCTOBER , 2017 THE JOURNEYMAN HOTEL MILWAUKEE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE FULL DETAILS ON PAGES 2-6 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, am Board Meeting Noon WLTA Registration Desk Open Noon Education Meeting 1 pm Agent Meeting & Program (WLTA Agent Members Only) 2:30 pm Busing to Opening Event at The Grain Exchange 3 pm Convention Opening Event & Reception Milwaukee History through the Lens of the Grain Exchange, John Gurda 7 pm Busing back to The Journeyman Explore the Third Ward or Gather on the Rooftop Lounge at the Journeyman THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, :30 am WLTA Registration Desk Open 8 am Trade & Technology Showcase Opens 8 am General Session Breakfast 9 am General Session Welcome, Presentation of Colors, Committee Reports 9:30 am American Land Title Assn. Update 10:15 am 10:30 am Introduction of Exhibitors AM Break in Trade & Technology Showcase 10:45 am Spouse/Guest Event-Food Walking Tour & Distillery 11 am Key Features of the New ALTA Title Insurance Commitment Form, Bush Nielsen Noon Lunch 1:15 pm Making Decisions in a Fraction of a Second Blue-U Defense-Lt. Terry Choate Jr. & Det. Joe Hileman 3:15 pm 3:30 pm PM Break in Trade & Technology Showcase Visiting State Leadership 4 pm Trade & Technology Showcase Drawings 5 pm The Journeyman Hospitality for Hotel Guests 6 pm President s Reception 7 pm President s Banquet FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, :30 am General Session Breakfast 8:15 am Charity Presentation 8:30 am Winter is Coming-What That Means for Housing Trends & Contract Terms Cori Lamont-WI Realtors Assn. 9:30 am WLTA Legislative Agenda & Update 10:30 am Cybercrime s Aftermath-The Legal Implications of Wire Fraud & Data Breaches-Justin Webb 11:30 am Convention Contest Grand Prize Award 1 pm Board of Directors Meeting 3-4 pm Tour of the new Milwaukee Bucks Arena 1

SCHEDULE DETAILS THE JOURNEYMAN HOTEL MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION OCTOBER 18-19-20, 2017 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017 10 am Board of Directors Meeting Tre Rivali

Floor WLTA Agent Members will meet to discuss issues specific to agents, vote on new leadership and participate in a presentation on Core Values.

Featured Speaker-John Gurda, Milwaukee Historian Milwaukee History through the Lens of the Grain Exchange & The Third Ward John Gurda is a Milwaukee-born writer and historian who has been studying

Gurda s most ambitious efforts are The Making of Milwaukee, the first full-length history of the community published since 1948; and Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods, a geographic companion that has

The Making of Milwaukee was the basis for an Emmy Award-winning documentary series that premiered on Milwaukee Public Television in 2006.

2 SCHEDULE DETAILS THE JOURNEYMAN HOTEL MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION OCTOBER , 2017 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, am Board of Directors Meeting Tre Rivali Private Dining Room-1st Floor Noon WLTA Registration Desk Open Hotel Lobby Noon Education Committee Meeting Assembly Hall I & II 2nd floor 1-2 pm Agent Committee Meeting Assembly Hall I & II 2nd Floor WLTA Agent Members will meet to discuss issues specific to agents, vote on new leadership and participate in a presentation on Core Values. 2:30 pm Buses Leave for Opening Event at The Grain Exchange Sponsored by: Meet in Hotel Lobby 3 pm WLTA Convention Opening Events The Historic Grain Exchange-Downtown Milwaukee Welcome-Duane Wunsch Featured Speaker-John Gurda, Milwaukee Historian Milwaukee History through the Lens of the Grain Exchange & The Third Ward John Gurda is a Milwaukee-born writer and historian who has been studying his hometown since He is the author of 21 books, including histories of Milwaukee-area neighborhoods, industries, and places of worship. Gurda s most ambitious efforts are The Making of Milwaukee, the first full-length history of the community published since 1948; and Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods, a geographic companion that has quickly become the standard work on grassroots Milwaukee. The books total more than 900 pages and 2,000 illustrations. The Making of Milwaukee was the basis for an Emmy Award-winning documentary series that premiered on Milwaukee Public Television in In addition to his work as an author, Gurda is a lecturer, tour guide, and local history columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His undergraduate degree is a B.A. in English from Boston College, and he holds an M.A. in Cultural Geography and an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The common thread in all of Gurda s work is an understanding of history as why things are the way they are. WLTA Pays It Forward-Introduction to Charity Trade & Technology Showcase-Grand Prize Game Intro The Tools You Need Sponsored by: 4:30-7 pm Welcome Reception-Cocktails & Food Sponsored by: The Grain Exchange This building was built in 1879 as an investment property by U.S. Representative Alexander Mitchell. During the 1970s, the building underwent extensive restorations. The Grain Exchange was located in a large three-story room in the building. The room was designed in a Simple Italian architectural style, with soaring ceilings, hand painted frescoes, gold leaf and over 10,000 sq. feet of space. The grain exchange is closely linked with the early commercial history of Milwaukee, when for a brief time, the city was the world s largest primary wheat market for trading, exporting and inspecting grain. Milwaukee s lake port was near vast acres of wheat in the state, so the Milwaukee grain exchange conveniently located there and invented and utilized the very first octagonal trading pit. The grain exchange operated from 1880 to pm Buses Return to The Journeyman Sponsored by: Explore the Third Ward or Gather on the Rooftop Lounge-The Outsider-at The Journeyman 2

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 7:30 am WLTA Registration Desk Open Prefunction-2nd Floor 8 am Trade & Technology Showcase-The Tools You Need Atelier-2nd Floor Visit with a variety of vendors with

Remember to enter the individual drawings at each exhibitor s table AND play our traditional Trade & Technology Showcase game for the opportunity to win one of two $500 drawings.

8-9 am General Session Country-Style Breakfast Buffet Sponsored by Prefunction & Open to all Convention Registrants & Guests 9 am General Session Opening Welcome-Duane Wunsch Presentation of Colors &

Nominating/Election 9:30 am Featured Speaker-William Burding Jr., EVP/General Counsel, Orange Coast Title Co.

joined Orange Coast Title Company & its Family of Companies in 1998 and serves as its executive vice president and general counsel.

3 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, :30 am WLTA Registration Desk Open Prefunction-2nd Floor 8 am Trade & Technology Showcase-The Tools You Need Atelier-2nd Floor Visit with a variety of vendors with products and services for the title industry. Remember to enter the individual drawings at each exhibitor s table AND play our traditional Trade & Technology Showcase game for the opportunity to win one of two $500 drawings. Must be present at 11:30 am on Friday to win. 8-9 am General Session Country-Style Breakfast Buffet Sponsored by Prefunction & Open to all Convention Registrants & Guests 9 am General Session Opening Welcome-Duane Wunsch Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance Recognition of Sponsors & Guests WLTA Pays it Forward Charity Information Committee Reports Agent, Budget, Convention, Education, Liaison, Membership, Public Relations, Nominating/Election 9:30 am Featured Speaker-William Burding Jr., EVP/General Counsel, Orange Coast Title Co., Santa Ana, CA American Land Title Association Update/Wire Fraud Protection William Burding Jr. joined Orange Coast Title Company & its Family of Companies in 1998 and serves as its executive vice president and general counsel. In addition to his legal responsibilities, he is a member of the company's Executive Committee and oversees its Nevada companies in Las Vegas and Reno, which are among the state's largest providers of title related services. From , William practiced law with the Denver firm of Berenbaum and Weinshienk. While in practice he litigated one of the first cases where the Colorado Supreme Court assumed original jurisdiction of the case. From he was the chief operating officer and general counsel for a Colorado-based title company specializing in large multi-state commercial transactions. William is a member of the ALTA Board of Governors. He serves on the Abstracters and Title Insurance Agents Section Executive Committee and is past chair of the Title Industry Political Action Committee. He's active in numerous state land title associations, including the California Land Title Association, where he was awarded the 2010 and 2016 President's Awards for outstanding contribution to the California title insurance industry. In addition to industry related organizations, William sits on the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer's Family Services Center. He graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Whittier College and received his juris doctorate from Loyola Law School-Los Angeles. A frequent lecturer and author in various publications, William is licensed to practice law in California and Colorado. 10:15 am Introduction of Trade & Technology Showcase Exhibitors Trade & Technology Showcase Game 10:30 am Mid Morning Break in Trade & Technology Showcase Sponsored by Atelier-2nd Floor 10:45 am Spouse/Guest Event Food Walking Tour of Historic Third Ward & Great Lakes Distillery Tour You must be pre-registered for this event on the convention registration form. More information on page 6. 10:45 a.m. Meet in the hotel lobby 11 am-1:30 pm Walking Food Tour of the Historic Third Ward 1:45 pm Return to Hotel & Board Bus 2-3:45 pm Great Lakes Distillery Tour & Shopping 4 p.m. Return to The Journeyman 11 am Featured Speaker-Bush Nielsen, Reinhart, Boerner, Van Deuren, Milwaukee Key Features of the New ALTA Title Insurance Commitment Form Bush Nielsen is a shareholder at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren in Milwaukee. He resolves disputes about title insurance coverage, real estate closings, title and lien issues. Bush wrote the book Title and Escrow Claims Guide, and is editor of The Title Insurance Law Newsletter, both of which are published by American Land Title Association. Bush was in-house counsel to two national title insurers for a combined 16 years. He is a past president of both the Wisconsin and Michigan Land Title Associations. 3

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 Noon Lunch Sponsored by: Outsiders-Top Floor 1:15 pm Featured Seminar Sponsored by: Making Decisions in a Fraction of a Second, Blue-U Defense Lieutenant Terry Choate Jr.

This course focuses on the 90% mental while concurrently providing skills to survive the 10% physical (as a last resort).

$Our Surviving an Incident of Violence Course provides a solid foundation for gaining the skills necessary to prepare for making good decisions in fractions of a second.$ $"Good decisions in fractions of a second" is the key to survival.$ bringing attendees a solid understanding of both themselves and their opponent (the bad guy) in a potentially life-or-death incident.

bringing attendees a solid understanding of both themselves and their opponent (the bad guy) in a potentially life-or-death incident.

The mastering of these skills is critical as they can be the most important factors in either calming or fueling anger levels.

work. Ultimately this course provides for the foundational skills to be able to develop an overall plan that is based on and guided by good, solid policy.

some basic level skills that can be utilized if you ever find yourself in the position to defend yourself physically.

4 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 Noon Lunch Sponsored by: Outsiders-Top Floor 1:15 pm Featured Seminar Sponsored by: Making Decisions in a Fraction of a Second, Blue-U Defense Lieutenant Terry Choate Jr. & Detective Joe Hileman Successfully surviving a sudden incident of violence is 90% mental and 10% physical skill. This course focuses on the 90% mental while concurrently providing skills to survive the 10% physical (as a last resort). During a sudden incident of violence there are numerous challenges that must be overcome. This course provides a complete understanding of what these challenges are, and more importantly, it provides that tools necessary to correct them! Our Surviving an Incident of Violence Course provides a solid foundation for gaining the skills necessary to prepare for making good decisions in fractions of a second. "Good decisions in fractions of a second" is the key to survival. This course brings highly critical, general skills in both understanding the decision making process and mastering what is necessary to correct the problems typically associated with this process by bringing attendees a solid understanding of both themselves and their opponent (the bad guy) in a potentially life-or-death incident. Whether it be in a business or personal environment, the most important skills anyone can have are recognizing signs of violence in advance and becoming proficient in de-escalation techniques. The mastering of these skills is critical as they can be the most important factors in either calming or fueling anger levels. The end result of this course will also provide all attendees with a base mindset and thought process that will keep them as safe while they are away from work as much as it does while they are at work. Ultimately this course provides for the foundational skills to be able to develop an overall plan that is based on and guided by good, solid policy. The Practical Personal Defense skills that we cover in this course are designed to provide an understanding of the basic level mentality required to "win and go home" if, and when, needed as well as some basic level skills that can be utilized if you ever find yourself in the position to defend yourself physically. If your employees, family or friends are your most valuable assets, their safety is of critical importance. The overall material in this course is designed to be effective whether you are at work, at home, or anywhere that you happen to be. You are invited to bring your staff, customers, family to fill the seats in this session. Tickets are available at $35 each. See page 2 of the registration form. 3:15 pm Mid Afternoon Break in the Trade & Technology Showcase Sponsored by: Atelier-2nd Floor 3:30 pm Visiting State Leadership Iowa Land Title Association Arlene Drennan, Cass Co. Abstract, Inc., Atlantic, IA Illinois Land Title Association Patrick Quist, Chicago Title Ins., Rolling Meadows, IL Minnesota Land Title Association Karen Drill, Burnet Title, Edina, MN 4 pm Trade & Technology Showcase Individual Exhibitor Drawings 5 pm The Journeyman Hospitality Hour for Hotel Guests Sponsored by: Hotel Lobby 6 pm President s Reception Sponsored by: Founder s Room & Patio-Top Floor 7 pm President s Banquet Banquet Sponsored by: Wine Sponsored by: Assembly I & II-2nd Floor 4

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017 7:30-8:30 am General Session Breakfast Sponsored by: Assembly Hall Pre Function/I & II-2nd Floor Breakfast Buffet for all convention registrants 8:15 am Charity Presentation

, Madison Winter is Coming-What That Means for Housing Trends & Contract Terms As the director of corporate and regulatory affairs for the WRA, Cori Lamont is the primary contact for members and

Cori regularly presents real estate seminars and education to real estate licensees and also serves as a contributing author for Wisconsin Real Estate Magazine.

Law School and the State Bar of Wisconsin. Cori received her Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University and Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University.

, Milwaukee Cybercrime s Aftermath-The Legal Implications of Wire Fraud & Data Breaches Justin P Webb is an attorney in Godfrey & Kahn s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity and Corporate Practice Groups.

5 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, :30-8:30 am General Session Breakfast Sponsored by: Assembly Hall Pre Function/I & II-2nd Floor Breakfast Buffet for all convention registrants 8:15 am Charity Presentation 8:30 am Featured Presentation-Cori Lamont, Wisconsin Realtors Assn., Madison Winter is Coming-What That Means for Housing Trends & Contract Terms As the director of corporate and regulatory affairs for the WRA, Cori Lamont is the primary contact for members and firms regarding brokerage regulatory and licensing issues and is the liaison between the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and the WRA. Cori regularly presents real estate seminars and education to real estate licensees and also serves as a contributing author for Wisconsin Real Estate Magazine. Cori collaborates with REALTOR boards on forms and practice issues, currently serves on the Real Estate Contractual Forms Advisory Council and has been a speaker for events at Marquette University Law School and the State Bar of Wisconsin. Cori received her Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University and Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University. She was named the WRA Instructor of the Year in 2005 and :30 am WLTA Legislative Agenda & Update Assembly Hall I & II 2nd Floor 10:30 am Featured Presentation-Justin Webb, Godfrey & Kahn S. C., Milwaukee Cybercrime s Aftermath-The Legal Implications of Wire Fraud & Data Breaches Justin P Webb is an attorney in Godfrey & Kahn s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity and Corporate Practice Groups. His work includes advising clients on preventing and responding to data breaches, privacy laws, software and technology agreements, and general corporate matters. Justin previously worked at a large law firm in Milwaukee, handling both data privacy and security matters and litigating cases in both state and federal court. Prior to practicing law, Justin served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable J.P. Stadtmueller of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Prior to his clerkship, Justin served as the Information Security Officer at Marquette University where he was responsible for all aspects of the university s cybersecurity, including intrusion detection and prevention, incident response, forensics, and ethical hacking. 11:30 am Trade & Technology Showcase-Grand Prize Award The Tools You Need You MUST be present to win Conclusion of Convention Noon Board of Directors Meeting 3-4 pm Optional Tour-The New Milwaukee Bucks Arena 1224 North 4th St., Milwaukee We have a limited number of spots on this tour (40). Therefore: This tour is limited to WLTA Members and their spouses/significant others who have registered and paid for the full convention (W-Th-F) & assigned on a 1st come/1st serve basis. Please note your interest on the convention registration form. Participants must arrive 10 minutes prior to tour. There is no parking at the arena so we can walk as a group from The Journeyman or you can meet our group there. Because this site is a construction zone, this tour requires participants to wear hard shoes, preferably hiking boots, No sandals or flimsy shoes permitted. Safety goggles & hard hats will be distributed at the site. Waivers of liability will be mandatory for each individual to sign. 5

HOTEL INFO SPOUSE/GUEST EVENT IMPORTANT DETAILS WISCONSIN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION OCTOBER 18-19-20, 2017 THE JOURNEYMAN HOTEL Host Hotel & Meeting Venue The Journeyman Hotel 310 E.

Info will be emailed to registrants 1-800-Kimpton (546-7866) Ask for the block of rooms for: WI Land Title Assn. or 1004WILAND Online Reservations: www.journeymanhotel.

com/karma-rewards/overview Spouse/Guest Event Note: for spouse/guest registrants only Join us on a delicious and Thursday, October 19 Hosted by: Shane Bodenheimer 10:45 a.m. 11 am-1:30 pm 1:45 pm 2-3:45 pm 4 p.

This tour samples a wide range of cuisines, plus one 5-ounce sample of genuine Wisconsin-brewed beer, just in case you forgot you were still in Milwaukee! specialty stores.

On the tour, you will not only savor the food tastings, you ll also enjoy a taste of life in this culturally rich and entertaining district.

During the 1 hour tour, visitors will learn about award winning products, how and why they make them and receive a flight of six products to try (complimentary soda is available for non-drinkers).

WLTA Pays It Forward WLTA raises money during their annual convention to benefit a charity of the WLTA President s Choice. Duane Wunsch has chosen the Children s Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation.

6 HOTEL INFO SPOUSE/GUEST EVENT IMPORTANT DETAILS WISCONSIN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION OCTOBER , 2017 THE JOURNEYMAN HOTEL Host Hotel & Meeting Venue The Journeyman Hotel 310 E. Chicago Street Milwaukee, WI Room Rate: $209/night-King or 2 Queens Additional fees for parking (valet parking only) 2 parking structures within 1 block of hotel. Info will be ed to registrants Kimpton ( ) Ask for the block of rooms for: WI Land Title Assn. or 1004WILAND Online Reservations: Milwaukee s newest boutique hotel just a few blocks from Lake Michigan with a rooftop view of the city and lake. To sign up for Kimpton Special Coupons & Hotel Rewards: Spouse/Guest Event Note: for spouse/guest registrants only Join us on a delicious and Thursday, October 19 Hosted by: Shane Bodenheimer 10:45 a.m. 11 am-1:30 pm 1:45 pm 2-3:45 pm 4 p.m. Meet in the hotel lobby Walking Food Tour of the Historic Third Ward Return to Hotel & Board Bus Great Lakes Distillery Tour & Shopping Return to The Journeyman You must be pre-registered for this event. Sign up on the registration form or contact WLTA at /kgilster@wlta.org educational walking food tour of Milwaukee s Historic Third Ward as we discover true ethnic treasures in this lively neighborhood! This tour samples a wide range of cuisines, plus one 5-ounce sample of genuine Wisconsin-brewed beer, just in case you forgot you were still in Milwaukee! specialty stores. Your local guide will point out hidden entertainment spots and restaurants along the way. On the tour, you will not only savor the food tastings, you ll also enjoy a taste of life in this culturally rich and entertaining district. The Third Ward is home to numerous art galleries and A small batch distillery with hand-craft award winning distilled spirits using old world methods & traditions. During the 1 hour tour, visitors will learn about award winning products, how and why they make them and receive a flight of six products to try (complimentary soda is available for non-drinkers). After the tour enjoy the tasting room or the great shopping for spirits or WI products in the great gift shop. WLTA Pays It Forward WLTA raises money during their annual convention to benefit a charity of the WLTA President s Choice. Duane Wunsch has chosen the Children s Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation. There will be pre-planned fundraising opportunities to participate in during the convention, or feel free to write out a check and mail it to WLTA or bring it with you. Thanks for your generosity! Photography What to Wear Special Assistance Continuing Legal Education Credits If you require special assistance in any way, including dietary requirements, don t hesitate to tell us how we can accommodate you. There is place on the registration form for you to let us know what we can do to help! Trade & Technology Showcase Thursday, October 19, 8 am-4 pm Join a variety of title industry vendors who will share their products & services with you. Each exhibitor will have a drawing from their company at their exhibit. AND play the WLTA Convention Contest for additional GRAND prizes. CLE s will be applied for with the WI Board of Bar Examiners. Approval, if granted, will be posted on Contact Us Wisconsin Land Title Association P.O. Box 873, West Salem, WI kgilster@wlta.org Upcoming Events 6

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