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ABA 2025 Fidelity and Surety Law Midwinter Conference – “Austin, We Have a Problem: Selecting a Performance Option and Issues with Re-Letting, Qualifying Bidders, and Takeovers”

Jan

17

Location: Austin Marriott Downtown

Start Date: January 17, 2025

End Date: January 17, 2025

Start Time: 1:40 pm cst

End Time: 2:10 pm cst

Speaker(s): Michael C. Zisa,

Practice Area(s): Construction & Infrastructure,

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Join Michael C. Zisa, Co-Managing Partner of P&A’s DC office, for an insightful panel discussion hosted by the American Bar Association (ABA). The panel will delve into performance options for sureties, exploring traditional approaches such as takeover and tender, alongside innovative hybrid solutions tailored to today’s complex challenges. Attendees will gain practical insights into effective and cost-efficient strategies for surety [...] Read More

2025 Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management Conference – “A Deep Dive into Damages: Show Me the Money!”

Jan

28

Location: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa

Start Date: January 28, 2025

End Date: January 28, 2025

Start Time: 10:00 am et

End Time: 11:00 am et

Speaker(s): Gregory H. Chertoff,

Practice Area(s): Construction & Infrastructure,

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Winning a construction dispute requires proving not only liability but also the damages incurred. Join Gregory H. Chertoff, Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson’s New York office, as he explores key categories of construction damages and real-time strategies for documentation. Gain practical insights from real case studies to strengthen your claims and secure entitlements. This interactive session will equip attendees [...] Read More

2025 Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management Conference – “Taking Subs from Struggles to Success: How to Overcome Subcontractor Defaults in Today’s Market”

Jan

27

Location: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa

Start Date: January 27, 2025

End Date: January 27, 2025

Start Time: 4:30 pm et

End Time: 6:00 pm et

Speaker(s): Adam P. Handfinger,

Practice Area(s): Construction & Infrastructure,

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Subcontractor defaults are on the rise, even among firms with a long-standing reputation for financial stability. What’s driving this trend, and how can these challenges be identified early and resolved collaboratively to reduce costs, delays, and quality impacts? Join Adam P. Handfinger, Co-Managing Partner of P&A’s Miami office, for an in-depth discussion with industry leaders on practical strategies to identify, [...] Read More

Construction Super Conference – “Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in the Construction and Legal Industries”

Dec

10

Location: The Cosmopolitan, Belmont 2, 3, 6, 7

Start Date: December 10, 2024

End Date: December 10, 2024

Start Time: 12:45 pm est

End Time: 2:15 pm est

Speaker(s): Steven M. Charney,

Practice Area(s): Construction & Infrastructure,

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Join Chair Steve Charney for a pivotal luncheon panel, “Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in the Construction and Legal Industries.” This discussion addresses the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide in high-stress fields like law and construction, where resilience is often expected, and challenges are rarely openly discussed. The panel will explore ways companies can better support employees, respect privacy, and [...] Read More

DRBF Mena Regional Conference – “Best Practice Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence During Dispute Board Proceedings”

Nov

07

Location: Virtual

Start Date: November 7, 2024

End Date: November 7, 2024

Start Time: 3:50 pm est

End Time: 4:50 pm est

Speaker(s): Denis Serkin,

Practice Area(s): International Construction and Infrastructure,

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Join Denis Serkin, Partner at Peckar & Abramson’s New York and New Jersey offices, for an engaging discussion on “Best Practice Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Dispute Boards” at the DRBF MENA Regional Conference. This virtual session will provide the latest recommended practices to stay at the forefront of effective Dispute Board (DB) operations. Attendees will [...] Read More