Several OBKC&G, Ltd. attorneys spoke at the Northern Illinois Alliance of Fire Protection Districts Annual Conference held January 31 – February 3, 2008, in Oak Brook, Illinois. Karl R. Ottosen discussed “Worker’s Compensation…How to Get Them Back” and “FLSA Re-Visited…Overtime & 7G’s, Use of Part-Time or Substitute Employees.” Karl also served as one of the moderators for the “Open Forum for Trustees.” Stephen H. DiNolfo addressed “Employee Free Speech: Is There Any Left?” Thomas J. Gilbert spoke on the “Budget/Levy Process.” John H. Kelly discussed the “Roles & Responsibilities of New Commissioners” and “Computer, Property, and Workplace Security.” John Kelly and Carolyn Welch Clifford participated in an “Open Forum for Commissioners.” In addition, Carolyn spoke on “New Pension Laws and Their Applications” and conducted a “Legal Update for Pension Funds.” Joseph Miller III reported on “Legal Updates for Commissioners,” and Shawn P. Flaherty discussed “Referendum Strategies (Legal, Marketing Formula for Success).”