2025 Spring Summit
March 4 & 5, 2025
Crowne Plaza – Lansing, MI
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
LOOK WHO IS COMING
Spring Summit Registrants 2.28.25
MATERIALS:
The Current Economic Conditions Dr. Paul Isley
Signing Authority Demystified Nathanson
Remote Online Notarization Closing Larry Bsharah
MLTA Professional Designation Roundtable D Martyn
Escrow Claims Biasell, Bommarito, Hart
MLTA Presentation Escrow and Technology 3 2025
Czaja-When Do We Bump Up Against Unauthorized Practice of Law
AGENDA
March 4, 2025
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Registration Open
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Networking
2:00 pm Welcome Remarks – David Martyn, MLTA President
2:05 pm Lansing Legislative Update – Matt Sowash, MLTA Lobbyist, MLC
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Escrow Claims That Could Have Been Avoided – panel
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Break
3:45 pm – 4:15 pm Michigan Economic Update – Dr. Paul Isely, Associate Dean, Grand Valley State University
4:15 pm – 4:45 pm MLTA Roundtable Session 1
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm MLTA Committee Introductions & MLTA Exhibitor Introductions
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm MLTA Committee Meetings
Public Service Committee – Ballroom E
Legislative Committee – Ballroom F
Membership Committee – Ballroom D
PAC Committee – Packard Room
Career Pathways – Aurora Room
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm MLTA Networking Reception
March 5, 2025
8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:45 am FIRPTA – Julie Lepore, President, Total FIRPTA, LLC
9:45 am – 10:30 am NAR and Real Estate World Updates – Becky Burke, Esq., Director of Legal Education MAR
10:45 am – 11:15 am MLTA Round Table II
11:15 am – 11:45 am Escrow and Technology – Cindy Immonen, VP, Sr. Account Manager, FNF Family of Companies
11:45 am – 12:45 pm Networking Lunch
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm Exhibitor, MLTA and PAC drawings
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm Break
1:15 pm – 1:45 pm MLTA Round Table III
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm RON – Why Can’t all Closings be Remote? Larry Bsharah, President, John Adams Mortgage Company
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm RESPA Updates – Charles Cain, SVP-National Agency Division of FNF Family of Companies
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
2025 Boot Camp – Virtual 2 day event
MLTA Boot Camp 2025
VIRTUAL ONLY
February 10th – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
February 12th – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
$40/person (includes both days) – MLTA Member rate
$80/person (includes both days) – MLTA NON-Member rate
Day One-Part I
• How does the Commitment direct preparation of the Warranty Deed? – LaRee Marra, Senior Title Officer, Devon Title, a Stewart company
• Overview of policy standard exceptions (with, without, expanded) – Tory Vincent, Esq., Michigan Agency Underwriter, Fidelity National Financial
• Overview of the Owner Affidavit – Tory Vincent, Esq., Michigan Agency Underwriter, Fidelity National Financial
• Overview of the Affidavit in Lieu of Survey – Tory Vincent, Esq., Michigan Agency Underwriter, Fidelity National Financial
Day Two- Part II
• 1099-S and 1099 Certification for No Information – Liz Casselman, Chief Operating Officer, Birmingham Title
• Understanding Escrow Agreements – Caitlin McCourt Leszczynski, Director of Operations, Legal Counsel, Legacy Title
• PRE documents & Property Transfer – Caitlin McCourt Leszczynski, Director of Operations, Legal Counsel, Legacy Title
• Mortgage Payoff Pitfalls – Lisa Giraud-Minutolo, Title Officer, Transnation Title
RECORDINGS:
Day 1 Recording: https://vimeo.com/1055439738
Day 2 Recording: https://vimeo.com/1056466137
MATERIALS:
Mortgage Payoff Pitfalls Giraud Minutolo
MLTA Presentation – PA CMT DEED L Marra
MLTA Boot Camp 2.10.25 – Policy Standard Exceptions Owner’s Affidavit Survey Affidavits – Revised
Escrow Agmt PTA PRE C Leszczynski
Common Ways of Holding Title (Vesting) – MI
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR BOOT CAMP
2024 Fall Education
MLTA FALL EDUCATION SEMINAR 2024
November 12 & 13, 2024
Soaring Eagle Resort – Mt. Pleasant, MI
PRESENTATIONS & ROUNDTABLE MATERIAL
AGENDA (download)
MLTA Fall Education Seminar 2024 Registrants
MLTA Public Service Campaign FALL 2024 EDUCATION SEMINAR
MLTA Gives: Drive to Supply
The ICRH Mission: Providing temporary shelter and empowering a pathway to self sufficiency for people experiencing homelessness in our community.
Please join MLTA Gives (a Public Service Committee initiative) as we partner with the ICRH to provide items to help them address the housing needs this season.
Items needed:
Capri Sun juice pouches
63 oz container of Kool-Aid
Apple Juice
Coffee
Boxes of snack chips
Small cereal boxes
Can’t make the trip? Donate to their Amazon List!
Please contact Alex Wuerfel if you have any questions, awuerfel@lighthousetitle.net
AGENDA:
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Registration Open – Exhibitors Open
2:00 PM Welcome – Dave Martyn, MLTA President
2:10 PM Michigan Legislative Update Panel – Matt Sowash, MLC, MLTA Lobbyist, John Bommarito, ATA Title & Jason Seaver, Capital Title
3:00 PM A Message of Gratefulness – Tom Lico
3:20 PM Break with Exhibitors
3:30 PM Exhibitor introductions to attendees
3:40 PM Round Table Talk (1 session) – Discussion Leaders
4:00 PM Fraud Deeds and Discharges – Workshop Style – Moderators: Dustin Robbins, Mt. Pleasant Abstract and Title, LaRee Marra, Legacy Title
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM MLTA Committee Meetings
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM MLTA Networking Reception & Exhibitor Fair
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Networking Breakfast/Exhibitor Fair
9:00 AM Title and Technology – Matt Willis, First American Title
9:55 AM Break with Exhibitors
10:10 AM Round Table Talk (2 sessions) – Discussion Leaders
11:00 AM EPIC-UPOAA, Trusts, Probate and Affidavits of Heirship – Stanley J. Czaja, WFG Title and Kevin Lounds, CLTP Chief Title Officer, Lighthouse Title Group
12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM Lunch / Exhibit Fair
12:45 PM Committee Introductions and Updates & Exhibitor Drawings
1:00 PM Useful Title Standards – David Martyn and Stacey Barbe, First American Title
2:00 PM Break
2:10 PM Owner and Mortgage Policy – “What are we really covering?”/Q & A Contest with prizes – Cindy Immonen, FNF Agency Michigan, David Harnishfeger, First American Title, Rachel Richardson, WFG Title, Timothy Donovan, Old Republic Title
3:00 PM End
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
2024 Annual Convention
July 14-16, 2024
Shanty Creek Resort – Bellaire, MI
Margaritaville – MLTA Style!
PODCAST with incoming President David Martyn
MLTA CONVENTION IN PHOTOS
MLTA Presentation Gerald Djajaputra – Social Media for Title Agencies
MLTA – Employment Law Update MiriamRosen
CTA Presentation Lavinia Biasell
2024 ALTA State PPT Michigan Don Kennedy
DRESS: Casual Margaritaville attire for the entire conference!
HOTEL: https://www.shantycreek.com/reservations/mi-land-title-association/
MLTA SILENT AUCTION: https://www.32auctions.com/mlta2024convention
Both events below are a two step process – complete the form and email to Tim McDonnell AND use the PAY HERE button to pay for your registration
MLTA PAC Cornhole Tournament 2024 Cornhole Tournament Registration Form *complete sheet, email Tim
PAY HERE FOR CORNHOLE
GOLF IS FULL SORRY! MLTA PAC Golf SIGN UP HERE MLTA Golf Outing Registration Sheet *complete sheet, email to Tim
PAY HERE FOR GOLF REGISTRATION
EXHIBITOR SHIPPING:
ATTN: Amber Abbott
MLTA
5780 Shanty Creek RD
Bellaire, MI 49615
MLTA 2024 Convention Registrants
Agenda
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Noon Registration – Lakeview Hotel Lobby
2:00 PM Exhibitor Setup – Parlor ABC
6:00 PM MLTA PAC Corn Hole Tournament begins
6:00 PM Welcome Reception – Lakeview Patio (outside, weather permitting)
6:30 PM-8:45 PM Welcome Dinner – Lakeview Patio (outside, weather permitting)
9:00 PM – 11:30 PM MLTA PAC Margaritaville BINGO
Monday, July 15, 2024
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM KEGS Breakfast – Fireside Parlor
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Registrant Breakfast – Parlor ABC (all registered attendees invited)
8:15 AM – 12:30 PM MLTA Session– Parlor ABC
8:15 AM – 8:30 AM – FINCEN Beneficial Ownership Registration – Lavinia Biasell, Chief Legal Officer, Transnation Title
8:30 AM – 8:50 AM – business session – Parlor ABC
8:50 AM – 9:15 AM – MLTA Legislative Update – Matt Sowash
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM – ALTA Update – Don Kennedy, ALTA President
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Exhibitor Break
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Federal & State Legislative & Regulatory Industry Challenges – Don Kennedy, ALTA – Michael O’Neal, Vice President & Principal Strategist–UW Innovations
Corporate Underwriting Department, First American Title Insurance Company – David Martyn, Vice President, Government Affairs Manager
Corporate Underwriting Department, First American Title Insurance Company as moderator
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Michigan Economic Update – Dan Elsea, Owner, Real Estate One
12:30 PM Lunch boxes to go
1:00 PM – MLTA PAC Golf Outing
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM President’s Reception – Bellaire Terrace
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MLTA Banquet Dinner – Bellaire Ballroom
8:30 PM – 11:00 PM MLTA SPECIAL EVENT – MLTA Band is Back in the House – Bellaire Ballroom
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM MLTA Breakfast – all registered guests – Bellaire Ballroom
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM Social Media and Marketing for Title Agency – Gerald Djajaputra, Capital Title – Parlor A
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM Top 10 HR Issues – Miriam Rosen, McDonald Hopkins – Parlor B
THANK YOU TO OUR CONVENTION SPONSORS
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2024 Boot Camp
ESCROW BOOT CAMP 201
Friday, April 12, 2024
H Hotel, Midland
$75.00 for MLTA Members
Boot Camp 2024 Registrants
AGENDA
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM Full Breakfast Service for registrants
8:30 AM Registration Opens
9:00 AM-9:10 AM Welcome Remarks
ICE Breaker Game
9:10 AM-10:10 AM Types and Components of Closing Documents
Peter Halabu, Esq., CCO, Birmingham Title – Closing Document Presentation Halabu
10:10 AM-10:40 AM Tax Prorations
Dave Martyn, First American for Jason Nied – Tax Proration Presentation
10:40 AM-10:50 AM BREAK
10:50 AM -Noon Escrow Agreements
Jalila Dado Bahri, Old Republic
Caitlin McCourt Leszczynski, Esq., Legacy Title Agency –Escrow Agreements Presentation Escrow Agreement 201 Form
Noon-12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM ICE SHAKER Game – New Title Professionals Committee
12:45 PM – 12:50 PM 50/50 with MLTA PAC
12:50 PM – 1:50 PM Customer Service Panel
Christina Robinson, Capital Title Insurance
Laurie Callaghan, WFG National Title Insurance Company
Amy Zemple, Stewart Title Guaranty Company – Customer Service MLTA
1:50 PM – 2:00 PM Break
2:00 PM-3:00 PM Mock Closing
Liz Casselman
Parties to Transaction (audience participation) – 2024 MLTA – Boot Camp – Mock Closing
3:00 PM-3:50 PM Fraud in the Escrow World
Cindy Immonen, NTP, CLTP, FNF Michigan Agency – Red Flags of Rogue URLs Fraud in the Escrow World – 4 2024 Cyber – Social Engineering Red Flags Cyber – 20 Ways To Stop Mobile Attacks
3:50 PM-4:00 PM Closing Remarks
LaRee Marra, Legacy Title
Christina Robinson, Capital Title Insurance Agency
2024 Sponsorship/Advertising Page
The MLTA is pleased to provide the following sponsorship, advertising, and exhibit opportunities for 2024. Detailed information can be found in at the bottom.
DOWNLOAD AND PRINT PROSPECTUS HERE
*NEW* – 2024 YEAR SPONSORSHIPS
You asked, we listened – we have created three new sponsorships that will cover you for the 2024 year, along with a discounted rate for your commitment.
DIAMOND 2024 YEAR Sponsor – Diamond sponsorship for Spring Summit, Convention, Fall Education Seminar and 3 Podcasts – 2024 $8,000.00($450 savings)
GOLD 2024 YEAR Sponsor – Gold sponsorship for Spring Summit, Convention, Fall Education Seminar and 2 Podcasts – 2024 $5,000.00 ($300 savings)
SILVER 2024 YEAR Sponsor – Silver sponsorship for Spring Summit, Convention, Fall Education Seminar and 1 Podcast – 2024 $3,500.00 ($250 savings)
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIPS
ADVERTISING (Annually January 1 – December 31)
MLTA Podcast Sponsorship (12) by month $ 150
(limit 3 months per company)
SPRING EDUCATION SUMMIT – March 12 & 13, 2024
*Crowne Plaza Hotel Lansing
Diamond Level Sponsorship $1,500
Gold Level Sponsorship $1,000
Silver Level Sponsorship $ 800
Bronze Level Sponsorship $ 500
Exhibit Booth $ 600
MLTA ANNUAL CONVENTION – July 14-16, 2024
*Shanty Creek Resort
Diamond Level Sponsorship $5,000
Gold Level Sponsorship $3,000
Silver Level Sponsorship $2,000
Bronze Level Sponsorship $1,000
Exhibit Sponsorships $1,000 (limited to 10)
FALL EDUCATION SUMMIT – November 2024
Location TBD
Diamond Level Sponsorship $1,500
Gold Level Sponsorship $1,000
Silver Level Sponsorship $ 800
Bronze Level Sponsorship $ 500
Exhibit Booth $ 600
EVENT DESCRIPTION/DETAILS
SPRING EDUCATION SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lansing
March 12 & 13, 2024
DIAMOND LEVEL $1,500
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website, and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. This level also entitles the sponsor to 3 registrations to the Summit.
GOLD LEVEL $1,000
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. This level also entitles the sponsor to 2 registrations to the Summit.
SILVER LEVEL $800
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. This level also entitles the sponsor 1 registration to the Summit.
BRONZE LEVEL $500
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, logo displayed on the MLTA website.
Exhibitor Sponsorship $600 (10 available exhibit opportunities)
Exhibitors will receive an exhibit table with two chairs and electrical. Exhibitors will receive recognition on event materials and 1 registration to the event.
CONVENTION SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
Shanty Creek Resort
July 14-16, 2024
DIAMOND LEVEL $5,000
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention materials and circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website, and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. Your sponsorship will include recognition of your sponsorship from the podium during the event. This level also entitles the sponsor to 4 registrations to the convention.
GOLD LEVEL $3,000
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention materials and circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company recognized from the podium during the event. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section in the Title Bytes, 2 registrations to the convention.
SILVER LEVEL $2,000
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention materials and circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event and your logo displayed on the MLTA website. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section in the Title Bytes and 1 registration to the convention.
BRONZE LEVEL $1,000
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Convention materials and circulated to all attendee’s and your company logo displayed on the MLTA website. This level also entitles the sponsor to one logo ad in the sponsorship showcase section in the Title Bytes.
EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITY $1,000 (limited to 10)
Exhibitors will receive an exhibit table, two chairs and electrical at their booth. This exhibitor level will also include 1 registration to the convention.
FALL EDUCATION SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
Location TBD
November 2024
DIAMOND LEVEL $1,500
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website, and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. This level also entitles the sponsor to 3 registrations to the Summit.
GOLD LEVEL $1,000
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. This level also entitles the sponsor to 2 registrations to the Summit.
SILVER LEVEL $800
Sponsor Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, announced at the event, logo displayed on the MLTA website and your company listed on the confirmation email to our registrants. This level also entitles the sponsor 1 registration to the Summit.
BRONZE LEVEL $500
Company/Firm logo will be placed in the Summit materials which will be circulated to all attendee’s, logo displayed on the MLTA website.
Exhibitor Sponsorship $600 (10 available exhibit opportunities)
Exhibitors will receive an exhibit table with two chairs and electrical. Exhibitors will receive recognition on event materials and 1 registration to the event.
MAKE YOUR COMMITMENT NOW