2026 Alternative Case Resolution Workshop

September 16 - 18, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MT
Location:
Husch Blackwell
1801 Wewatta Street
Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80202
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Related Industry:
Energy & Natural Resources 
Related Services:
Mining & Minerals 
Workplace Safety & Health 
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The average mining operator now spends over $20,000 per year on citations and penalties. In this must-attend cost-savings workshop, learn how to reduce or eliminate fines—and improve safety conditions. In an era of increasing citations, this workshop will prepare you for Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) inspections so you can avoid penalties.

Topics

Legal and procedural processes of field inspections
How to reduce citations and Alternative Case Resolution Initiative (ACRI)
Necessary skills for mine operators and representatives to navigate challenging MSHA citations
Presenters

Donna Pryor, Partner, Husch Blackwell
Mark Savit, General Manager, MSHAWise, and Husch Blackwell alum

Agenda

Wednesday, September 16
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.	Registration
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Program
Thursday, September 17
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Program
6:30 p.m.	Networking Dinner
Friday, September 18
8:30 a.m. – Noon	Program

 

Who Should Attend

Presidents, CEOs, vice presidents, managers, supervisors/superintendents, forepersons, mining engineers, safety and health directors, in-house attorneys, human resource directors, and any other salaried/management personnel who interact with MSHA inspectors.

Workshop Cost

The fee of $1,350 includes:

• Networking dinner on Wednesday evening
• 2.5-day program
• Written presentation materials
• Breakfast and lunch
• Hands-on instruction from seasoned MSHA litigators

Registration

Registration is requested by Tuesday, September 8. Please register early, as space is limited to 20 attendees.

Please note that all registrations are subject to review, and Husch Blackwell reserves the right to accept or decline registration and attendance.