We hosted a powerful lunch-and-learn focused on the key legal changes coming in 2026 and what property owners, managers, investors, and trades professionals need to know to stay protected.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an engaging and informative power lunch focused on the legal changes coming in 2026. Together, we explored what property owners, managers, investors, and trades professionals need to know to stay protected, make informed decisions, and lead with confidence.

Created for women in real estate, this event offered valuable insights for those looking to strengthen their knowledge, run their buildings more strategically, and stay ahead of the legal curve.

Guests enjoyed bites and drinks while hearing from featured speakers Anna Maria Viti-Welch, President & Agent of The VITI Companies, and Erika L. Finley, founder of the Law Office of Erika L. Finley, both of whom brought deep expertise and practical guidance to the conversation.

Anna Maria Viti-Welch
President & Agent, The VITI Companies

Anna Maria Viti-Welch has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry and serves as President of The VITI Companies, a third-generation, family-owned independent insurance agency celebrating its 87th year.
She actively partners with innovation hubs such as mHUB, The Hatchery, and Good Food to advise entrepreneurs and founders on business insurance strategies. Anna Maria also mentors through organizations like 1871, the Women’s Business Development Center, SCORE, and the Polsky Center, among others.

The VITI Companies provides customized insurance solutions for both individuals and businesses, serving operations with annual revenues ranging from $3,000 to $100 million. Anna Maria specializes in General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Auto, Umbrella, Professional Liability, Property, and Cyber insurance. She also offers personal insurance for Home, Auto, Umbrella, Boat, and Motorcycle coverage.

Licensed in most states and partnered with a wide range of insurance carriers, The VITI Companies offers clients flexible, tailored options to fit their unique needs. She’s phenomenal, and has a long history of advocating for women in real estate.

Erika L. Finley

Erika is an experienced real estate and probate attorney and founder of the Law Office of Erika L. Finley. Erika was born in the west suburbs of Illinois and she attended the University of Illinois at Chicago for undergrad and attended The John Marshall Law School in Chicago for Law School. Erika is passionate about representing and educating her clients. Erika is also compassionate. She listens to her client’s needs and goes over and beyond to try to meet all of their needs. Erika also handles every aspect of her client’s case from your initial consultation to all communication regarding the progress of your case. Erika enjoys traveling, working out, and being with her family and friends.

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Who Attended

Women entrepreneurs, owners, investors, managers, and trades professionals—
and anyone who wants to lead smarter in 2026.