Franchise & Distribution Law and Real Property Law Section's Co-Sponsored CLE | Don’t Sign That Lease: The 20 Most Overlooked Issues in Commercial Leases

Date: May 12, 2026, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Chicken Salad Chick Headquarters

2839 Paces Ferry Road, SE, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30339

Please join the Franchise & Distribution Law and the Real Property Law Section for a co-sponsored CLE and networking lunch on May 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Chicken Salad Chick Headquarters, 2839 Paces Ferry Road, SE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30339. Lunch will be provided.

CLE Topic: Don’t Sign That Lease: The 20 Most Overlooked Issues in Commercial Leases
Even seasoned attorneys can overlook critical lease provisions that carry major business and legal consequences. This practical one-hour CLE will spotlight important lease issues that most often get missed.

From calculating rent commencement and navigating use restrictions to handling assignability clauses, guaranties, and adjacent and co-tenancy risks, two highly seasoned leasing attorneys will walk you through real-world scenarios that impact franchise and commercial leasing deals every day. We’ll also cover common process breakdowns, ranging from under-analyzing the LOI and the importance of the use of brokers, to failing to understand the various types of rents and chargebacks due and the construction and permitting process.

Whether you primarily handle corporate, franchise, or real estate matters, this program will sharpen your ability to spot risks, ask the right questions, and better protect your client’s interests in the context of leases.

Speakers:

• Abe Schear, Partner, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
• Alan Betus, Senior Counsel, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The CLE and lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., with time to follow for networking and connection. Registration is free for members of the Franchise & Distribution Law and Real Property Law Section and $25 for non-members. 

If you are not currently a member of either of these sections, you can (a) click here to join the Franchise & Distribution Law Section for $20; or (b) click here to join the Real Property Law Section for $35. After your payment has processed, you'll be able to use the registration link in this email to register for the event for free.

Registration will close May 11, 2026 at noon.

Franchise & Distribution Law Section

Real Property Law Section