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Thought Leadership

2025 Alternative Case Resolution Workshop

Understanding MSHA Litigation

 
September 3 - 5, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MT

Location:

Husch Blackwell
1801 Wewatta Street
Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80202
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Related Industry:

Energy & Natural Resources 

Related Service:

Mining & Minerals 
 
Seminars

The average mining operator now spends over $20,000 per year on citations and penalties. In this must-attend cost-savings workshop, learn how to reduce or eliminate fines—with the added benefit of improved safety conditions. In an era of increasing citations, this workshop will prepare you to handle Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) inspectors and challenge citations.

Topics

  • Legal and procedural processes of field inspections
  • Citations and Alternative Case Resolution Initiative (ACRI) resolutions
  • Necessary skills for mine operators and representatives to navigate challenging MSHA citations

Presenters
Donna Pryor, Partner, Husch Blackwell
Mark Savit, General Manager, MSHAWise and Husch Blackwell alum

Agenda

Wednesday, September 3
8:30 a.m. | Registration
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Program

Thursday, September 4
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Program
6:30 p.m. | Networking Dinner

Friday, September 5
8:30 a.m. – Noon | Program

Who Should Attend
Presidents, CEOs, vice presidents, managers, supervisors/superintendents, forepersons, mining engineers, safety and health directors, attorneys, human resource directors, and any other salaried/management personnel who interact with MSHA inspectors.

Workshop Cost
The fee of $1,200 includes:

  • Networking dinner on Wednesday evening
  • 2.5-day program
  • Written presentation materials
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Hands-on instruction from seasoned MSHA litigators

Registration
Registration is requested by Wednesday, August 27. Please register early, as space is limited to 20 attendees.

Questions? Contact Morgan Buciumean at 303.749.7281.

Professional:

Donna V. Pryor

Partner