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Addressing Hidden Bias Appraisals Registration

Mike Gregory will explore bias and unconscious bias, presenting insights from diverse sources and practical strategies for addressing these issues both individually and organizationally. The session will focus on how appraisers can identify and mitigate bias and prejudice in valuation work. Key steps include raising awareness, setting clear intentions, and taking actionable measures to reduce bias. These principles are offered to encourage proactive efforts in tackling bias within the appraisal process and beyond.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Define bias and unconscious bias.
  • Evaluate their organizations and themselves through a broader lens.
  • Address implicit bias and prejudice in mediation.
  • Mitigate implicit bias and prejudice in appraisal work.

Speaker Details

Mike Gregory, ASA, CVA, is the founder of Michael Gregory Consulting, LLC, established in 2011. His firm specializes in mediation and negotiation conflict resolution, particularly in valuation disputes with the IRS and other organizations.

Mike helps clients achieve faster, more effective growth by leveraging The Collaboration Effect®, a neuroscience-based framework designed to enhance relationships, resources, and revenues.

During his 28-year tenure at the IRS, Mike led the national business valuation program for 11 years. He also served two terms on the Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Committee (EEODC), (now known as Equity), for the Commissioner of the IRS Large Business and International Division, achieving a 90% reduction in complaints and a 70% reduction in payouts.

As a thought leader, Mike has authored 12 books and over 55 articles, integrating the latest research into his work. He has delivered hundreds of presentations on The Collaboration Effect®, conflict resolution, and valuation, earning a reputation as an engaging and insightful speaker.

His professional contributions include serving on the ASA Business Valuation Committee, chairing the Ethics and Oversight Board with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, and being a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. He is also a qualified mediator with the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Mike holds a BS from Valparaiso University, an MS from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an MBA from DePaul University. His unique expertise equips him to address complex challenges in valuation and conflict resolution effectively.

Registration Link to: Understanding the Emerging & Evolving Landscape of Marijuana Appraisals

The webinar begins with an overview of the regulated cannabis industry, now encompassing 19 states with recreational/adult-use access and 38 states with medical access. The initial segment provides a foundational understanding of the modern history of the cannabis plant, emphasizing the evolution of laws and regulations surrounding marijuana and agricultural hemp.

In the second segment, participants will explore demonstrative exhibits from real-world cannabis industry appraisal assignments. This section will highlight the unique challenges and nuances in applying the income and market approaches to valuation within this specialized sector.

Designed specifically for CPA practitioners, this webcast offers valuable insights for those looking to expand or enhance their services within the cannabis and hemp industries.

Program Content

This webcast features a fast-paced discussion on lessons learned from mature cannabis markets like Colorado, Oregon, and California, as well as emerging markets with only medical cannabis access or newly legalized recreational access. The state of Colorado serves as a case study, illustrating cannabis economics and regulatory oversight.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

  • Understand the significant jurisdictional differences in how access to recreational and medical marijuana is licensed and regulated across states and municipalities.
  • Explore industry resources to stay informed about the rapidly evolving cannabis sector.
  • Analyze cannabis sector valuation nuances and apply them effectively.
  • Gain insight into the criteria for awarding cannabis licenses, including the growing emphasis on social equity initiatives.
  • Review current judicial and legislative developments that could shape the future of the cannabis industry.
  • Use Colorado as a comprehensive example of how cannabis and hemp regulations are applied across the U.S.