The Associated
Podcast Description
The Associated – The go-to podcast for apartment associations!
The world of apartment associations is changing—fast. What used to work is starting to crumble, and we’re here to talk about it. Welcome to The Associated, where we take you behind the scenes of association management, legal updates, public policy, event planning, and all things multifamily.
Join your hosts, Bryan Holladay and Todd Whitlow, two industry pros with boots-on-the-ground experience at the local, state, and national levels. We’re diving deep into what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change—no sugarcoating, just real talk. Expect bold discussions, expert guests, and insights that will help you navigate this ever-evolving industry.
If you’re in the apartment association community and have ever asked yourself, "Why are we still doing it this way?"—this podcast is for you. Let’s rethink association management together.
New episodes drop monthly—subscribe now so you don’t miss out!
Follow us on social media (links in show notes) and send us your questions, topic ideas, or guest suggestions!
Presented by CLTPR Association Management.
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Content Themes
Key themes include association management, legal updates, public policy, and event planning. For example, episodes might explore declining volunteer engagement in the multifamily sector and innovative strategies for revitalizing member involvement, alongside discussions on effective management practices within apartment associations.
The Associated – The go-to podcast for apartment associations!
The world of apartment associations is changing—fast. What used to work is starting to crumble, and we’re here to talk about it. Welcome to The Associated, where we take you behind the scenes of association management, legal updates, public policy, event planning, and all things multifamily.
Join your hosts, Bryan Holladay and Todd Whitlow, two industry pros with boots-on-the-ground experience at the local, state, and national levels. We’re diving deep into what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change—no sugarcoating, just real talk. Expect bold discussions, expert guests, and insights that will help you navigate this ever-evolving industry.
If you’re in the apartment association community and have ever asked yourself, “Why are we still doing it this way?”—this podcast is for you. Let’s rethink association management together.
New episodes drop monthly—subscribe now so you don’t miss out!
Follow us on social media (links in show notes) and send us your questions, topic ideas, or guest suggestions!
Presented by CLTPR Association Management and Brownlee Whitlow & Praet Property Solutions Law.
What happens when legislative advocacy ends and legal advocacy begins?
As regulatory scrutiny of the rental housing industry continues to intensify, apartment associations, housing providers, and industry leaders face a rapidly evolving legal landscape. From antitrust litigation and fee transparency requirements to rent control efforts and operational compliance challenges, understanding how legal advocacy protects the industry has never been more important.
On this episode of The Associated Podcast, Bryan Holladay and Todd Whitlow sit down with Ayiesha Beverly, General Counsel for the National Apartment Association (NAA), for a wide-ranging conversation recorded live at the Rental Housing Advocacy Legal Symposium (RHALS) in Nashville.
Ayiesha shares her journey from telecommunications and real estate law into association leadership, explains how NAA’s legal advocacy efforts support the rental housing industry, and offers a candid look at the challenges shaping the future of multifamily housing. From amicus briefs and industry litigation to risk management, AI, and the growing complexity of compliance obligations, this conversation offers valuable insight into the legal forces influencing rental housing today.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How NAA’s legal advocacy efforts complement government affairs and legislative advocacy
- The growing impact of antitrust litigation and fee transparency regulations on apartment operators
- Why legal scrutiny of the rental housing industry has accelerated since COVID
- What “amicus” or “friend of the court” participation really means and why it matters
- How NAA’s Legal Advocacy Program (LAP) supports affiliates and industry legal challenges
- Why strong relationships with qualified legal counsel are critical for apartment associations and operators
Whether you’re an association executive, volunteer leader, attorney, supplier partner, or rental housing operator, this episode provides a window into the advocacy efforts working behind the scenes to support and protect the industry.
Guest Bio:
Ayiesha Beverly
Ayiesha Beverly serves as General Counsel for the NAA, where she acts as a key strategic advisor to the organization and its leadership. She oversees all aspects of NAA’s legal affairs program, including legal operations, compliance, and governance matters.
Since joining NAA nearly a decade ago, Ayiesha has helped guide the organization’s legal strategy through a period of unprecedented growth and regulatory complexity. Her work includes legal advocacy initiatives, amicus brief participation, industry compliance guidance, commercial transactions, contract law, association governance, and risk management.
A trusted voice within the rental housing industry, Ayiesha regularly writes and speaks on emerging legal issues affecting housing providers and apartment associations nationwide. She is also passionate about leadership development, industry collaboration, and helping organizations navigate change responsibly and effectively.
Outside of work, Ayiesha is an avid gamer, a lifelong Nintendo fan, and a technology enthusiast who enjoys building and troubleshooting technology almost as much as she enjoys practicing law.
Connect with Ayiesha Beverly on LinkedIn HERE.
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