Join the Commuter Rail Coalition in collaboration with Kaplan Kirsch Virtually on October 23, October 30, November 23, November 20, December 4, December 11, 2025, for the 2025 Passenger Rail Law Workshop.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Attendees will learn from experts the fundamental legal principles that underlie virtually all elements of passenger rail.  This workshop is the only conference that combines a thorough review of the basics of passenger rail law with an update on recent legal developments.  Conducted in an interactive classroom format, participants can expect instructors to include government attorneys from DOT and FRA, as well as seasoned practitioners with decades of experience and in-depth understanding of the federal laws, regulations, and policies that govern rail.  Continuing legal education credits are generally available in most states.

CLE ACCREDITATION

CLE accreditation is granted on a state-by-state basis. Each state has its own rules and regulations that define eligible course content for CLE credit. Due to varying state bar approval procedures, we cannot foresee how many credits the workshop will be approved for. However, typically this type of course earns approximately 1 hour of general CLE credits per session (for a total of 6 hours for all six sessions). Please check back here for a list of states which have approved the course and for how many credits.

 It is the responsibility of each participant to file the appropriate paperwork with their own state bar(s) for continuing legal education (CLE) for this course. All participants will receive a letter certifying their attendance (in order to submit for CLE credits in their state). Most states have reciprocity agreements with one or more of the states from which we have applied for credit:

• Colorado Course ID: application pending [1 general credit]
• Pennsylvania Course ID: application pending [1 general credit]
• Virginia Course ID: application pending [1 general credit]

Registrants may request accreditation from their specific state after the workshop series has taken place by providing course materials and proof of attendance. Course information will be updated as it is received. Do not report hours until the last session has taken place.

 A PDF of the Agenda and Workshop Guide can be found here [Once we have the full list of speakers, we can update and PDF], if you need it to submit in your specific state.

 If you have questions about the certificates/proof of attendance for filing, contact 202-240-2210.

 If you have questions about the approved CLE credits, please email marketing@kaplankirsch.com at Kaplan Kirsch.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Taught in plain English, the workshop is not limited to lawyers.  Others who can benefit include executives, planners, finance staff, environmental management, operations managers, and consultants. Senior rail managers and commissioners or board members may attend as well.  Attendees can expect valuable networking opportunities as well; both with other attendees, industry experts and the cohort of instructors.

One of the most valuable benefits of the workshop is that all REGISTERED attendees receive the Passenger Rail Law Desk Reference, a comprehensive, user-friendly resource book that you can expect to be a well-used reference tool. Additional Passenger Rail Law Desk References will be available for purchase.

This workshop is one-of-a-kind.  Don’t miss your chance to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable insight and information that you can put to use immediately. 

All presentations will be available for download and all REGISTERED participants will receive the Passenger Rail Law Desk Reference via mail.

WHERE

Virtual Conference

EVENT REGISTRATION

All Registrations must be completed online prior to date of session.