Thomas G. Haren and Joel R. Hlavaty to Participate in ALFA International 2025 International Client Seminar Panels

Frantz Ward Partners Thomas G. Haren and Joel R. Hlavaty will be speaking and moderating, respectively, at the American Law Firm Association (ALFA) International’s 2025 International Client Seminar: “Listen to the Music! Performing Harmoniously in a Challenging Soundscape,” held on March 6 – March 9 in Tucson, Arizona.

Tom will join the panel, “’Smoke on the Water’—Jumping in the Deep End of Cannabis Legalization,” on Friday, March 7 to explore the cannabis industry’s transition to adult use, expected development in the coming years, and potential impact of the growing cannabis industry on other businesses and sectors in the future.

Joel will be moderating the panel “’Light My Fire’—A Look at What May Ignite Change Following the November Elections in the U.S.,” on Saturday, March 8, which will delve into the approaches and emphasis that can be expected from the new administration. This discussion will highlight the significant changes anticipated to impact businesses in the U.S. and globally.

To learn more about the 2025 International Client Seminar, visit the ALFA website here.

Tom is one of the most sought-after attorneys serving the Ohio and national cannabis industry, in which he represents licensed operators and ancillary service providers in medical and adult use markets. He advises clients on license acquisition, corporate transactions, litigation, day-to-day business matters, strategic planning, municipal law, and regulatory compliance.

Joel focuses his practice on representing management in all phases of labor relations and employment litigation including harassment, discrimination, wrongful discharge, and related claims under federal and state law in courts nationwide. He serves as the Chair Emeritus of ALFA International’s Labor & Employment practice group and was honored with the organization’s Attorney of the Year award in 2022.

ALFA International is the premier network of independent law firms. Founded in 1980, ALFA was the first and continues to be one of the largest and strongest legal networks. ALFA has 140 members firms throughout the world. Its U.S. firms cover 95 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas and its 70 international firms are located throughout Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Africa, Canada, Mexico and South America.