Welcome: RHALS 2025
The 2025 Rental Housing Advocacy and Legal Summit (RHALS), formerly Government Affairs Roundtable (GART) and Legal Symposium, is NAA's event that connects and educates government affairs professionals and volunteers while discussing pressing rental housing industry issues happening all over the country.
RHALS offers attorneys an opportunity to earn CLE credits while discussing the trends, threats and challenges facing the rental housing industry. It is a must-attend event for all industry professionals seeking to stay informed and prepared to contend with the ever-evolving world of rental housing law and regulation.
Questions?
If you have any questions about attending, please contact Nicole Upano (Rental Housing Advocacy) or Lauren Shelton (Legal Summit).
Registration
Programming for RHALS is designed specifically for governmental affairs professionals, affiliate volunteers and legal professionals. Therefore, registration is limited and NAA reserves the right to reject registration of anyone that does not meet the criteria. Registration for suppliers is available to event sponsors only. Contact sponsorship@naahq.org if interested in sponsorship.
Registration Pricing
Registration Fee:
Affiliate: $499
Attorney/Others: $599
Registration fee includes: Access to all General Sessions*, Educations* and Wednesday Welcome Reception. Breakfast will be provided Wednesday, Thursday and Friday*. Lunch will be provided Wednesday only.
NAA Refund Policy: Cancellation requests must be received in writing. Requests received on or before July 1, 2025 are entitled to 100% refund less a $150 administration fee. After July 1, 2025 there will be no refunds. Refunds will not be issued on unused tickets.
NAA Meeting Policies
By registering for this event, you are agreeing to all NAA Meeting Policies.
Keynote Speaker: Teo Nicolais
Teo Nicolais, President of Nicolais, LLC and Lecturer at Harvard University, has over 2 decades worth of real estate, investment and education experience. At his real estate investment firm, he invests in rental housing properties in the Metro Denver Area. Teo also served as the VP of the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (AAMD) and currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Apartment Association. He has served as the AAMD’s Independent Rental Owner’s Council Chair, a Director of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF and is a member of the Urban Land Institute. Teo has taught 95 courses at the Harvard Division of Continuing Education. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University and an M.S. in Real Estate Development from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
2025 RHALS is happening at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center on the 4th floor of the hotel.
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Registration | Capitol South Foyers
8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Attendee Networking Breakfast | Capitol South Foyers
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Opening General Session (Keynote) | Capitol 4 Ballroom
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Legal and Advocacy Roundtable (LART) | Capitol 4 Ballroom
12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Lunch and Open Discussion | Capitol 4 Ballroom
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | (Joint Session) Trump 2.0: What It Means for Multifamily in 2025| Capitol 4 Ballroom
2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Networking Break | Capitol North Foyers
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions:
(Legal) Do the Courts Still CARE(S) or Is It Just An Act? | Capitol 4 Ballroom
(Advocacy) Legislative Trends: How Policies Regulating Algorithms Impact the Rental Housing Industry | Capitol 5-7
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. | (Legal) Back Into the Storm: Disaster Management & Insurance Coverage | Capitol 4 Ballroom
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Affiliate Exchange Session (Invite Only) | Capitol 5-7
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception | The Lobby Restaurant
7:00 p.m. – 10:00pm | State & Local Dinner (Invite Only) | The Corner Office Restaurant
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Registration | Capitol South Foyers
8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Attendee Networking Breakfast | Capitol South Foyers
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions:
(Legal) Antitrust Law: Fair Play is the Name of the Game | Capitol 5-7
(Advocacy) HAP: The Fight to Protect and Grow Our Communities | Capitol 4 Ballroom
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 p.m. | (Joint Session) Chevron Deference: And Then There was None | Capitol 4 Ballroom
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | (Advocacy) Myth Busting for Industry Advocates | Capitol 5-7
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch on Own
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | (Joint Session) You're Being Watched - The Rise of Attorney General Activity and Its Implications for Rental Housing Policy and Compliance | Capitol 4 Ballroom
2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Networking Break | Capitol North Foyers
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Legal Round Table Discussion | Capitol 4 Ballroom
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Affiliate Exchange Session (Invite Only) | Capitol 5-7
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Attendee Networking Breakfast | Capitol South Foyer
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | (Joint Session) Immigration Policy: Understanding the Effects on Rental Housing | Capitol 4 Ballroom
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions:
(Legal) Granting Access: Managing Amenities Through Purpose & Policy | Capitol 5-7
(Advocacy) To PAC or Not to PAC: That's the Question! | Capitol 4 Ballroom
12 p.m. | Conference Concludes
The Hyatt Regency Denver is currently full. Check out these other hotels for your lodging needs below.
- Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown
- Hyatt Place Denver/Downtown
- Sonesta Denver Downtown
- Sheraton Denver Downtown
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
650 15th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: +1 303 436 1234
Experience vibrant downtown Denver at Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. Situated near Ball Arena within walking distance of Denver Center for Performing Arts, our hotel boasts an ideal location and offers all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. Unwind with a 24/7 fitness center featuring Peloton® Bikes, an indoor pool and an outdoor hot tub. Savor delicious dining options at our grab-and-go market or our on-site restaurant and bar, Peaks Lounge, located on the 27th floor with views of the Rocky Mountains.
Or call 1-303-436-1234, Group Name: NAA Rental Housing Advocacy Block
Room Rate: $275, plus tax/night
Cut-Off Date: July 7, 2025
Cut-off date only guarantees rate – it does not guarantee availability – please book your rooms early.
Rooms are reserved for registered attendees of the 2025 Rental Housing Advocacy and Legal Summit. You must be registered prior to making your hotel reservation. Only one (1) hotel reservation will be allowed per registered attendee. NAA has the authority to cancel any duplicate hotel reservations or those that are not registered for the conference with or without prior notification.
Denver International Airport: 27 Miles from Hotel
Union Station: 1 Mile from Hotel
Hyatt Regency Denver offers overnight valet parking for guests for $64 per day plus tax with in/out privileges and day valet parking starting at $25 per vehicle plus tax.
Hyatt Regency Denver offers overnight self-parking for guests for $54 plus tax and day self parking starting at $17 per vehicle.
Underground hotel covered self-parking is located off 14th and Welton Streets. The parking office for vehicle departure is adjacent to the parking elevators on the lobby level.
This year's Welcome Reception sponsor is Brownlee, Whitlow, and Praet.
About the Reception
Location: The Lobby Denver (2191 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80205)
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
The Lobby Denver, housed in a historic building just minutes from the Hyatt Regency, offers a unique backdrop that captures both the energy and elegance of downtown Denver. With a lush outdoor patio, eclectic menu and handcrafted cocktails, it’s a warm and welcoming space that mirrors our firm’s culture—approachable, elevated and intentionally people-first. We chose to host this reception not only to welcome attendees but to help set the tone for the summit: connection over competition, progress through partnership and shared knowledge over silos. As legal counsel to rental housing stakeholders across the Southeast, we understand that advocacy doesn’t start in a courtroom—it starts in a conversation.
Welcome Reception Shuttle Instructions
Transportation will at the valet loop of the hotel.
Shuttle Schedule
- Departure #1: 5:00 p.m.
- Departure #2: 5:15 p.m.
The shuttles will run continuously until 6pm from the hotel.
Pick-Up Location:
Hyatt Regency Denver – 15th Street Entrance
Reception Venue:
The Lobby Denver – 2191 Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80205
Return Shuttles:
- Begin returning from The Lobby at approximately 7:15 p.m.
- Final departure from the venue is at 8:00 p.m.
Note: Shuttles will loop once to pick up any remaining guests after the initial drop-offs. Look for signage and staff onsite to assist. If you have questions during the event, contact Stephanie Schroeder at 919.413.5357.
