Welcome to HADA!
Our 2025 event is virtual, as we plan for a special gathering in fall of 2026.
Stay tuned!
What is HADA?
Housing Authority Defense Attorneys (HADA) meet annually to network, knowledge-share, and keep abreast of legal trends in federally supported housing. The objective of HADA, established in 2002, is to identify evolving litigation trends and effective defense strategies to best serve our public and affordable housing insureds.
See what we have lined up:
2025 Fair Housing Trends | Thursday, June 12 at 2 p.m.
Presenter:
Brian Adkins, Member, Clark Hill LLP
Description:
Stay ahead of the curve in this attorney-led session exploring the latest fair housing trends affecting public and affordable housing providers. Gain practical insights to help you proactively defend housing agencies and reduce legal risk.
About our presenter:
Brian Adkins specializes in housing discrimination investigations conducted by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) and US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). He also regularly provides employment advice and counsel, as well as prepares employment agreements for his clients. He also has represented clients in California Labor Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission matters. Brian has experience handling a variety of complex real estate matters throughout California and beyond.
He previously served as in-house general counsel for a nationwide property owner/manager where he oversaw all litigation and compliance matters. Additionally, Brian has handled commercial and multifamily real estate purchase and sale transactions, as well as litigated real estate, business and employment disputes. He is an active member and speaker for the National Apartment Association.
Brian was a contract advisor (agent) certified by the National Football League Players Association for 11 years, and now handles litigation, transactions and advice and counsel for athletes, entertainers, teams, leagues and companies involved in the sports world. He is an active member of the Sports Lawyers Association.
