October 21 – 23, 2026 – Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP Partner Harris J. Chernow, Chair of the Firm’s national Franchise & Distribution and Hospitality Practice Groups, will present at the Georgetown Law Hotel and Lodging Legal Summit 2026 in Washington, D.C. Harris will be part of the panel delivering an informative and comprehensive full-day session on the structure of the hotel franchise relationship, federal and state regulation of franchising, and legal issues frequently considered in negotiating hotel franchise agreements.

The Summit is an annual primer event designed for industry professionals that navigates the complex legal landscape of the hotel and lodging industry.

Harris is a nationally recognized franchise, hospitality, and corporate lawyer who represents franchisors/brands, franchisees/owners, and businesses across a wide range of industries, with a strong focus on hotels and franchise systems. He advises clients on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and corporate agreements, while also providing day-to-day business counseling to businesses at every stage of growth. He is also a trusted advocate and neutral in dispute resolution, frequently serving as a neutral Mediator and Arbitrator franchise, hotel, hospitality and commercial dispute matters.

For more information, visit the Hotel and Lodging Legal Summit event page.