The State Bar of California Real Property Law Section 30th Annual Retreat — Diamonds in the Rough: Finding Opportunities in a Changing Market is a three day event including CLE programs presented by experts in the field.  The retreat features Professor Patrick A. Randolph, Jr., the founder and editor of DIRT, and Christopher Thornberg, California’s leading economic forecaster. Morrison & Foerster Partner Peter Aitelli is chair of this event.

• Larry Engel is participating in the panel "If Bankruptcy is the Answer, What is the Question?" on Saturday, April 30, 2011;
• Marc Young is participating in the panel "Loan Document Evolution: Lessons from the Great Recession" on Saturday, April 30, 2011;
• Craig Etlin is participating in the panel "Title Insurance for a Changing Market" on Saturday, April 30, 2011; and
• Bill Tarantino is participating in the panel "Clean up your Act! The Latest Developments in Contaminated Properties Liability" on Sunday, May 1, 2011.