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Boards of health play a vital role in protecting and improving community health. This October, we're excited to join board of health members, public health professionals, and partners from across the country at the National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH) 2026 Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

ChangeLab Solutions managing director Sara Bartel, senior attorney Jessica Breslin, and attorney Prashasti Bhatnagar will be presenting at the following sessions. We hope you'll join us!

In today's complex policy environment, changemakers need to know how to craft laws and policies that can withstand legal challenges.

Do you know who has authority to take action in your jurisdiction? Can you spot legal issues that could make your policy more vulnerable? Do you know when to consult an attorney and what questions to ask to assess legal risks and identify solutions?

Our new training, Navigating Legal Challenges, will help you answer these questions and more. Led by attorneys Jami Crespo, Katie Hannon Michel, and Melani Tiongson, this course draws on ChangeLab’s decades of experience helping communities shape laws and policies that improve health. Designed for professionals without a legal background, our training offers practical, accessible skills that are traditionally taught only in law school.

In this interactive 2-hour training you’ll gain:

• An understanding of legal authority, including where it comes from, how to find it, and how it shapes policymaking
• Insights into common legal issues, such as preemption and constitutional constraints that can influence policy selection and design
• Strategies for partnering with attorneys to navigate legal questions, assess risks, and determine potential paths forward
• Resources for continued learning and long-term skill development

Can't make the training on Thursday, September 24? We have an additional session of Navigating Legal Challenges scheduled for Wednesday, September 28.

Register now

In today's complex policy environment, changemakers need to know how to craft laws and policies that can withstand legal challenges.

Do you know who has authority to take action in your jurisdiction? Can you spot legal issues that could make your policy more vulnerable? Do you know when to consult an attorney and what questions to ask to assess legal risks and identify solutions?

Our new training, Navigating Legal Challenges, will help you answer these questions and more. Led by attorneys Jami Crespo, Katie Hannon Michel, and Melani Tiongson, this course draws on ChangeLab’s decades of experience helping communities shape laws and policies that improve health. Designed for professionals without a legal background, our training offers practical, accessible skills that are traditionally taught only in law school.

In this interactive 2-hour training you’ll gain:

• An understanding of legal authority, including where it comes from, how to find it, and how it shapes policymaking
• Insights into common legal issues, such as preemption and constitutional constraints that can influence policy selection and design
• Strategies for partnering with attorneys to navigate legal questions, assess risks, and determine potential paths forward
• Resources for continued learning and long-term skill development

Join us on Wednesday, September 30!

Register now