Chris’ Recent Article in For the Defense
Defending Land-Use Cases When the Elected Official Is the Problem What to Do When They Say Something They Shouldn’t Have By Christopher D. Balch A well-conducted investigation will go a long way to helping a defense, but it is as much about public relations as about finding the truth and protecting public trust. Do the…
You Can’t Take It Back – Chris’ Presentation DRI
Learn how to limit or minimize potential fallout and other issues from comments and statements made by elected officials during legislative sessions. Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar | San Antonio, TX, January 31–February 1, 2019
IMLA, Houston – Challenges at your Local Government Council Meeting: From the Elected Official to Disruptive Speakers
Chris’ presented on the issue of disruptive speakers at local government council meetings, including a discussion of the Supreme Court’s recent case in Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach.
Professionalism & Crisis Management: Not losing your cool when all around you are losing theirs
Presented by Chris Balch at the 65th Annual City & County Attorneys Institute. University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, September 13 & 14, 2018 Seven years ago, when I first spoke on the topic of crisis management and the 24/7 news cycle, I focused on the outside risks of misfeasance coming to light: camera phones, investigative…
Next Phase of CHOA Continues – Negotiated by BLG
Work continues on the next phase of the $1.5 Billion healthcare campus being constructed by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as part of the Community Investment Agreement negotiated by the Balch Law Group. The region’s finest facility for the treatment and care of children opened the first of three new buildings with the ribbon cutting at…
Atlanta Hawks Player Development Facility Opens – Made Possible by BLG
On November 30, 2017, the culmination of nearly 2 years of work concluded with the official opening of the Atlanta Hawks Player Development Facility. The NBA team came to Brookhaven based on its location, access to transportation hubs, and business friendly atmosphere established by the founders of the City in 2012. The Facility, a joint…
Chris Presents “Rural Communities/ Small Cities Presentation: Economic Development Strategies & Managing Outside Counsel”
IMLA’s 82nd Annual Conference October 14, 2017 – October 18, 2017 Hilton Hotel and Suites, Niagara Falls/Fallsview Scotiabank Convention Center Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
MUNICIPAL RIGHTS TO RIGHTS OF WAY: THE PHANTOM MENACE
Presented by Christopher D. Balch, Balch Law Group, Atlanta Michael V. “Van” Stephens, II, Gwinnett County Law Department, Lawrenceville at the 64th Annual Institute for City and County Attorneys University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel, Athens, GA September 14-15, 2017