Events
Upcoming Events:
Past Events:
ABA Forum on Construction Law 2023 Annual Meeting
April 12, 2023 – April 14, 2023
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver – Vancouver, BC
Description:
Join Breakwater’s Neil Miltonberger, Sashi Mahtani, and Andy Miltonberger to learn about key trends in construction law including a retrospective and “look ahead” on Transformative Events in Construction Law, the future of construction contracting, emerging trends in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, the implications of big data on construction claims, trends in construction insurance and bonding, the future of P3’s, trends in employment, and workforce issues impacting the construction industry.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Construction
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Neil Miltonberger
Sashi Mahtani
Andy Miltonberger
ABA Public Contract Law Federal Procurement Institute
March 8, 2023 – March 10, 2023
Graduate Hotel – Annapolis, MD
Description:
The American Bar Association Section of Public Contract Law is hosting its 29th Federal Procurement Institute, which will include various panels addressing important developments in federal procurement.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Government Contracts
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Chelsea Cullum
Johnathan Rice
Kelsey Bonner
ABA Forum on Construction Law 2023 Trial Academy
March 8, 2023 – March 11, 2023
George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building – Dallas, TX
The ABA Forum on Construction Law is hosting its 2023 Trial Academy, where attendees will use a factual scenario focusing on commonly encountered issues related to construction to learn how to successfully try a construction dispute. The Trial Academy faculty comprises experienced construction litigators from around the country.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Construction
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
James Granstra
Carson Stepler
ABA National Institute on White Collar Crime
March 1, 2023 – March 3, 2023
Hyatt Regency Miami – Miami, Florida
Description:
The American Bar Association Section of Criminal Justice is hosting the White Collar Crime Institute, which will include panels of United States District Judges, general counsel of leading corporations, and more. Distinguished speakers will explore ethical issues and challenges that have faced counsel in recent high-profile white collar crime cases.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Dayna Anderson
Noah Baird
ASCE Construction Institute Summit
March 1, 2023 – March 4, 2023
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch – St. Louis, Missouri
Description:
ASCE is hosting the Construction Institute Summit, where contractors, owners, and designers from all over the country will meet to share new developments and innovative practices in construction.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Construction
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Michael King
Andy Miltonberger
ABA Forum on Construction Law 2023 Midwinter Meeting
February 1, 2023 – February 3, 2023
Caribe Hilton – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Description:
The ABA Forum on Construction Law is hosting its Midwinter Meeting in Puerto Rico, where attendees will learn how to advance their practices and interact with friends and industry sponsors.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Construction
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Dayna Anderson
James Granstra
Michael King
SABA Construction Law Section Monthly Meeting
January 11, 2023 from 11:45am – 1:00pm CST
Paesanos – Lincoln Heights, San Antonio, TX
Breakwater’s Neil Miltonberger and Carson Stepler will be presenting on “Schedule Delay Analysis: Demystifying The Black Box” at the San Antonio Bar Association Construction Law Section’s monthly meeting.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Construction
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Neil Miltonberger
Carson Stepler
Description:
In the Construction Super Conference’s 36th year, top legal, consulting, and construction leadership will offer impactful plenary sessions and panel discussions about challenging issues and new insights into the legal, business, and economic challenges and opportunities in the construction industry.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Construction
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Dayna Anderson
Sashi Mahtani
ABA Forum on Construction Law 2022 Regional Meeting
December 2, 2022
Dallas, TX; Washington, DC; Indianapolis, IN; San Francisco, CA
Description:
The American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law is hosting a regional meeting in four convenient locations across the country. During these regional meetings, the ABA will present “Must Know Provisions of Industry Form Construction Contracts,” taught by leading industry professionals.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Construction
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Dallas, TX: James Granstra
Washington, DC: Kelsey Bonner
Indianapolis, IN: Andy Miltonberger
Description:
The American Bar Association Public Contract Law Section is hosting its Public Procurement Symposium. The program will present the opportunity to learn about emerging issues in the changing world of federal, state and local procurement.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Government Contracts
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Johnathan Rice
ABA Forum on Construction Law
September 28, 2022 – September 30, 2022
Historic Peabody Hotel – Memphis, Tennessee
Description:
The American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law is hosting its fall meeting entitled “Building The Next Generation: Learning From The Past.” The program will enable attendees to learn from the past experiences and hard-earned wisdom of the presenters.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Construction
Government Contracts
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Sashi Mahtani
James Granstra
Carson Stepler
Southeastern White Collar Crime Institute
September 7, 2022 – September 9, 2022
Château Élan Winery & Resort – Braselton, Georgia
Description:
The American Bar Association Section of Criminal Justice is hosting its 8th Annual Southeastern White Collar Crime Institute, which will include a 10-year retrospective of white collar issues, an ethics and professionalism panel discussion with Judges from Georgia, a Sentencing Guidelines panel, and more.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Dayna Anderson
Noah Baird
ABA Public Contract Law Annual Meeting
August 4, 2022 – August 6, 2022
Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Hotel – Chicago, Illinois
Description:
The American Bar Association Section of Public Contract Law is hosting its annual meeting, which will include educational programs on developing issues in government contracting.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Government Contracts
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Kelsey Bonner
Forum on Construction Law 2022 Summer Conference
July 27, 2022 – July 28, 2022
Hyatt Regency – Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Description:
The American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law is hosting a summer conference, which will include a program on “The Art of Negotiation” to benefit all participants professionally and personally.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Construction
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Neil Miltonberger
Johnathan Rice
Description:
The NCMA is hosting its annual World Congress conference, which will include a presentation on “Best Practices for Managing Contract Performance Disputes and REAs” from Kelsey Bonner, who will be joined by Michael Barnicle from Arnold & Porter.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Government Contracts
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Kelsey Bonner
SCL North America Conference
July 6, 2022 – July 8, 2022
Omni Interlocken Resort – Broomfield, Colorado
Description:
The Society of Construction Law North America is hosting its annual conference, which will include speakers from various jurisdictions who will share their knowledge and experience to highlight various issues, opportunities, and emerging trends.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Commercial Damages
Construction
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Joseph Egan
Dayna Anderson
James Granstra
Construction Escalation Claims in an Inflationary Climate
May 10, 2022 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
811 Main Conference Center – Houston, TX
Description:
Experienced professionals discuss considerations and suggestions related to construction escalation claims in todays market. Neil Miltonberger and James Granstra will join Andrews Myers, P.C.’s Sara McEown and Brittany Cravens Cooperrider as speakers for this event.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Commercial Damages
Construction
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Neil Miltonberger
James Granstra
ABA Forum on Construction Law 2022
May 4, 2022 – May 7, 2022
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel (In-Person and Virtual)
Description:
In-house construction lawyers discuss the tools necessary for in-house success. Neil Miltonberger, Sashi Mahtani, Kelsey Bonner, and Andy Miltonberger will be in attendance to gain valuable insight into managing project risks, lost productivity, and project delay issues.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Construction
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Neil Miltonberger
Sashi Mahtani
Kelsey Bonner
Andy Miltonberger
Description:
Experienced trial counsel display how to try a False Claims Act jury trial to verdict. Chelsea Cullum will be presenting as an expert on damages.
Related Breakwater Practice Areas:
Government Contracts
Breakwater Staff in Attendance:
Chelsea Cullum
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