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Data Center Real Estate Issues: The Lawyer's Guide

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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2 hours 57 minutes
Elizabeth Rogers
Mark Shaffer
Ricardo Aponte-Parsi
With Elizabeth M. Rogers from Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP + 2 others
Recorded June 10, 2026.
Product ID 102058

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Overview

Avoid Early-Stage Traps That Create Long-Term Problems

Data center projects are increasingly surfacing in routine real estate, zoning, and economic development matters - often before specialized counsel is involved. Smaller firms are frequently asked to review early documents or advise landowners and local entities without realizing how quickly leverage and risk can shift. This program is a practical, issue-spotting CLE focused on how data center deals unfold at the local level. It examines early contract red flags, land control mechanisms, and zoning and utility pitfalls. Recognize data center issues early, avoid common traps, and protect clients before problems become irreversible - register today!

  • Spot red flags in NDAs, options, ROFRs, and other “preliminary” documents that quietly shift control.
  • Understand how data center purchase agreements and ground leases differ from standard commercial deals.
  • Identify zoning, land-use, and utilities challenges that commonly derail data center projects.
  • Advise landowners and municipalities on community impact, environmental challenges, and litigation exposure.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Zoning and Land Use Where Data Centers Don't Fit Cleanly
  2. Contracts and Early Control: Spotting Red Flags
  3. Community Impact, Nuisance Claims, and Litigation Exposure

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Product ID 102058

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Zoning and Land Use Where Data Centers Don't Fit Cleanly

    1. Industrial vs. Utility vs. Special Use Classification
    2. Rezoning, Special Use Permits, and Moratoria
    3. Height, Noise, Heat, and Setback Issues
    4. Neighbor and Community Pushback

  2. Contracts and Early Control: Spotting Red Flags

    1. Confidentiality Agreements/NDAs
    2. Options
    3. Right-of-First Refusal and Expansion Clauses That Quietly Tie Up Land
    4. How Purchase and Sale Agreements Differ in Data Center Deals
    5. Ground Leases
    6. Title and Survey Issues Unique to Large-Footprint Facilities
    7. When to Bring in Specialized Counsel

  3. Community Impact, Nuisance Claims, and Litigation Exposure

    1. Nuisance Claims
    2. Environmental and Administrative Challenges
    3. Neighbor and Community Association Disputes

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Government officials, planning professionals, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Elizabeth M Rogers
Elizabeth M.
Rogers
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Mark Shaffer
Mark
Shaffer
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Ricardo Aponte-Parsi
Ricardo
Aponte-Parsi
Office of the General Counsel at Secretary of the Air Force (SAF/GCN)
Speaker bio
Elizabeth M Rogers

Elizabeth M. Rogers

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Elizabeth Rogers

is a partner with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP in Detroit (Southfield), Michigan. Ms. Rogers has over 20 years of experience driving complex transactions for international and national companies and closely held businesses. She has a substantial background in handling real estate, business, and general civil litigation matters and advises her clients concerning multi-billion-dollar, multi-state commercial real property and other asset-based transactions, public-private partnerships, entitlements, development, zoning, capitalization, leasing, construction, and corporate governance. In addition to practicing law in the private sector, Ms. Rogers has served as a senior assistant corporation counsel with the largest municipality in the State of Michigan and has advised governmental and quasi-governmental agencies regarding all manner of real estate, zoning and administrative matters, legal strategy, and risk mitigation. She presents complex legal concepts to elected and appointed officials and philanthropic and community organizations and regularly collaborates with stakeholders and other industry leaders regarding legislative and policy matters. Ms. Rogers earned her J.D. degree at University of Michigan Law School and is admitted to practice in Michigan and New York. She has been recognized as a "Go-To Lawyer" by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. 

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Mark Shaffer

Mark Shaffer

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mark Shaffer

is a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. He is a first chair trial attorney with significant courtroom experience. Ms. Shaffer litigates matters in state and federal courts in Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia and throughout the United States. He focuses his practice on construction litigation, land use litigation, leasing disputes, and eminent domain. His clients include commercial landlords, food, beverage and hospitality companies. Mr. Shaffer also represents owners, contractors, developers, design professionals, and project engineers. He regularly handles matters related to claims of design defects, differing site conditions, change orders, and delay claims, as well as zoning appeals, development agreements, easement rights, and restrictive covenant disputes. In addition to litigating matters, Mr. Shaffer advises on legal issues, helps clients devise legal strategies, and participates in settlement negotiation. He also maintains a government contract litigation practice, counseling clients on contract termination claims, teaming agreement disputes, disputes between prime and subcontractors, and non-compete agreement disputes. Mr. Shaffer earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from University of Baltimore and her J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center.

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Ricardo Aponte-Parsi

Ricardo Aponte-Parsi

Office of the General Counsel at Secretary of the Air Force (SAF/GCN)
Ricardo Aponte-Parsi

is a real estate and corporate counsel with a 22+ year track record of assessing risk, managing litigation, and building compliance systems to protect organizational interests. He is a trusted business partner and problem solver, dedicated to delivering exceptional results that advance business objectives through preventive counseling, strategic risk management, and shrewd advocacy. Mr. Aponte-Parsi is a team leader and project manager who builds relationships, leads change, and communicates effectively with private and public stakeholders. He earned his bachelor's degree from Syracuse University, with a major in international relations, and his J.D. degree from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law. In May 2014, Mr. Aponte-Parsi completed his Master of Laws degree from Northwestern University School of Law and a Certificate in Business Administration from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. In 2018, he completed a second LL.M. degree at Georgetown University Law School in securities and financial regulation. In 2022, Mr. Aponte-Parsi completed a certification in privacy law from Seton Hall University School of Law. He was president of the Board of the Puerto Rico Education Council, the licensing agency for the Commonwealth, and is currently the chairman of the Board of Trustees of the San Juan Community College. Since November of 2024, Mr. Aponte-Parsi has worked as an associate general counsel at the Office of the General Counsel of the Air Force (SAF/GCN) at Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio, Texas. SAF/GCN provides legal and policy advice to members of the Secretariat, air staff, and space staff on virtually all matters relating to the department's 180 installations, nearly 10 million acres of real estate, base realignment, and closure; programs for environmental planning, compliance, and restoration and natural and cultural resources management; and programs for safety and occupational health. 

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