Biography – George Chamberlin

It's hard to imagine any other reporter who spends more time talking and writing about dollars and cents issues than George Chamberlin.

George is the Business Editor and host of "Money in the Morning" on KOGO Radio in San Diego, and is Money Advisor for NBC 7/39. He writes business columns for the North County Times and is Executive Editor of the San Diego Daily Transcript. Add to that a national educational newsletter, “Investing for Rookies.”

George has also developed a reputation around San Diego County as a popular speaker and master of ceremonies. He averages about ten talks a month to civic groups and business organization. He has received many awards for his work in the community, but is proudest of twice being the recipient of the “Media Advocate of the Year” award from the Small Business Administration.

Biography – Shannon B. Jones, Esq.

Shannon B. Jones is the owner and managing partner of Shannon B. Jones Law Group. Jones has been representing real estate agents and brokers for almost 20 years. She has an undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Southern California. In addition, she is a member of C.A.R.'s Strategic Defense Panel and has published a number of articles and the best selling real estate book, "A Real Estate Agents Practical Guide to Avoiding Litigation." Jones also is the owner of Diablo Mediation Services, an organization set up to resolve real estate and business disputes.

Ms. Jones is the Attorney to General Council of the California Association of REALTORS®. The Session will include highlights from the presentation Ms. Jones gave at the C.A.R. Annual Meeting in October. The outline of topics includes: Deposit Disputes, Agent Trouble Areas and Home Sales Equity Contract Act.

This is a must attend session, as so much is changing in the areas of risk management and litigation!