Troutman Pepper Locke is a proud sponsor of the National Association of Bond Lawyers’ (NABL) The Essentials, a foundational public finance conference designed for newer bond lawyers and municipal market professionals. This conference will be held in Austin, Texas from Wednesday, April 8 to Friday, April 10, 2026.

The program introduces the core principles of municipal bond law and public finance, from state law and tax considerations to securities law, conduit issues, and closing logistics, through a mix of plenary and breakout sessions. The Essentials helps develop the next generation of public finance practitioners and provides a comprehensive walk-through of a bond transaction from initial engagement through closing.

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