Survival of the Smartest: Prospering Through Technology, Innovation and Adaptation in an Evolving Market2014 Construction Practice Group Seminar Hosted by ALFA International’s Construction Practice Group

July 30 - August 1, 2014 The Grove Park Inn Asheville, North Carolina

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Survival of the Smartest: Prospering Through Technology, Innovation and Adaptation in an Evolving Market2014 Construction Practice Group Seminar Hosted by ALFA International’s Construction Practice Group

July 30 - August 1, 2014 The Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina

“Change is good” (or so the saying goes), but while change in the construction industry can present uncertainty, it can also present the environment for growth and prosperity to those businesses prepared to adapt and move forward. Whether your company is already soaring, poised for takeoff or stalled in traffic at the intersection of technology and capital, information about the future of the construction industry is key to both survival and success. Answers to questions such as, “What’s next for the construction industry?”, “How do these changes present an opportunity for growth?” and “How do we protect the company from risk in this time of uncertainty?” are critical to getting--and staying--on top.

This year’s diverse program is broken down into three “tracks”: “The Business of Construction: Risk and Resolving Commercial Disputes”, “Personal Injury and Property Damage Claims on Construction Projects” and “Design, Construction Defect and Insurance Litigation”. General counsel, risk managers and insurance professionals alike will benefit from the timely, comprehensive and practical information presented, opportunities for networking, exchange of ideas and maybe even some inspiration!

Join the leaders and innovators of the construction industry with ALFA International’s Construction Practice Group to learn about and stay ahead of the curve on the changes, trends and opportunities in the industry in the relaxed setting of the architectural jewel which is the Grove Park Inn.

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS

Kathleen McCaffrey BaynesConstruction Practice Group Program Co-ChairCARTER CONBOY, PCAlbany, New York

Ian H. FrankConstruction Practice Group Program Co-ChairFRANTZ WARD LLPCleveland, Ohio

We invite you to join us this summer at the spectacular Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina, for the 2014 ALFA International Construction Practice Group symposium: “Survival of the Smartest: Prospering Through Technology, Innovation and Adaptation in an Evolving Market.”

All About AshevilleAsheville is that type of unique, special place that lingers sweetly in your mind and memories for years to come. The city’s rich architectural legacy with its mix of Art Deco, Beaux Arts and Neoclassical styles is the perfect retro-urban backdrop to the edgy energy that emanates from the locally owned shops and art galleries, distinctive restaurants and exciting entertainment venues. Known as an art colony, a healing resort and a home to notable luminaries, statesmen and bohemians, Asheville is one of the most welcoming, vibrant cities in America.

A bastion of cutting-edge art and technology in the Blue Ridge, the city also prides itself on its fascinating Appalachian past and celebrates this culture with annual events such as Shindig on the Green. While many cities underwent major overhauls in past decades, Asheville’s historic and architecturally diverse downtown remains beautifully preserved.

There’s something special about Asheville, and the world is just beginning to discover it. This thriving mountain city features a funky and eclectic downtown, 30-plus art galleries downtown alone, a burgeoning culinary scene, a thriving live music scene and, of course, the awe-inspiring scenery of the Appalachian Mountains. Asheville is the ultimate playground, with a wide diversity of outdoor adventures and the ideal destination for an active and healthy getaway.

The 2014 ALFA International Construction Practice Group Seminar is taking place at The Grove Park Inn, a hundred year old historic resort nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, just beyond the energy of downtown Asheville. Embrace summer’s end and the historic charm of Asheville while staying at this AAA Four-Diamond Hotel.

Thursday, July 31, 2014

7:30 – 8:45 a.m.

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Mountain View Terrace

9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

PROGRAM SESSIONS

Heritage ABC & Laurel

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Welcome RemarksPeter S. MarletteALFA International Vice Chairman of the BoardDAMON MOREY LLPBuffalo, New York

Benton J. BartonConstruction Practice Group ChairHALL & EVANS, LLCDenver, Colorado

Kathleen McCaffrey BaynesConstruction Practice Group Program Co-ChairCARTER CONBOY, PCAlbany, New York

Ian H. FrankConstruction Practice Group Program Co-ChairFRANTZ WARD LLPCleveland, Ohio

9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

THE U.S. OIL AND GAS BOOM: DRILLING DOWN ON ISSUES, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYPerhaps you’ve heard--the U.S. is now the world’s top producer of oil and gas. New technologies in exploration and production have reshaped the oil and gas industry and led to a boom in economic and construction activity that has rippled across the country. Exploration and production, and building the infrastructure necessary to bring products to market, involve many of the same issues and risks inherent in the construction industry, as well as others unique to the oil and gas industry. This panel of industry insiders will explore and drill down on recent developments and issues of interest to claims professionals, construction lawyers and their clients.

MODERATORS:

Frederick P. LandersAXILON LAW GROUP, PLLCBozeman, Montana

Thomas G. WolfePHILLIPS MURRAH P.C.Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

PANELISTS:

Stuart H KempSenior Director, HSE Law Practice GroupHALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Houston, Texas

Christian T. NygrenAssistant General CounselBARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.Bozeman, Montana

Susan ReinhardSenior Director, Risk Management GroupEMCOR GROUP, INC.Norwalk, Connecticut

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. BREAK

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

12:30 – 5:30 p.m. FACULTY PRACTICE Heritage A&B

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

RELAX AND HAVE A LAUGHWOMEN’S INITIATIVE EVENT

Hop on LaZoom’s iconic purple bus and find the funny side of Asheville while networking and building new friendships with your female colleagues before the seminar kicks into high gear. The 90 minute tour will feature comedy skits, entertaining and edgy tour guides and loads of Asheville information. This city-wide tour is sure to be both historical and hysterical. Light refreshments and drinks will be provided.

Paige K. TreptowWomen’s Initiative Practice Group LiaisonHALL & EVANS, LLCDenver, Colorado

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ALL-ATTORNEY MEETING Wilson OP

6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

WELCOME TO ASHEVILLE! KICKOFF RECEPTION & DINNERMountain View Terrace

We welcome all attendees to join us for dinner, drinks and live bluegrass music outside on the stunning Mountain View Terrace. Get in the Asheville mindset while reconnecting with your ALFA colleagues and making new connections during the first evening of the seminar. This night is casual so please come as you are, jeans are encouraged!

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. SESSION 1

TRACK 1

PROVEN APPROACHES TO RESOLVING COMMON PROJECT CHALLENGES: GENERAL CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS COLLABORATING EFFECTIVELY FOR PROJECT SUCCESSSucceeding on a complicated, modern construction project requires teamwork, enhanced thinking and collaboration. From contract negotiations to execution of the work, communication, planning and sharing of ideas can lead to greater efficiency, fewer disputes and a stronger financial outcome. This panel of experienced in-house counsel and senior management for national companies will explore some of the contractual challenges to such an approach, as well as practical ideas for achieving this goal.

MODERATOR

K. Brett MarstonGENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MOORE LLPRoanoke, Virginia

PANELISTS

Johnny E. LanningSenior Vice PresidentNEW RIVER ELECTRICAL CORP.Cloverdale, Virginia

John D. Waclawski, Jr.VP and General CounselCARLISLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALSLancaster, Pennsylvania

William P. EdmondsExecutive Vice PresidentM.B. KAHN CONSTRUCTION, COMPANY, INC.Columbia, South Carolina

TRACK 2

CATASTROPHIC LITIGATION: LESSONS FROM DEFENDING HEADLINE CASESWhen your next big case springs from a tragedy that is the leading story on CNN, it will be a game-changer for your company and legal team. Examining fast-paced events that unfolded in the wake of actual catastrophes, our all-star panel recommends ways to protect your company and its bottom line--vigorously and ethically--from the fallout and blowback of protests, bad publicity, governmental investigations, subpoenas, hearings and lawsuits. While touching upon the critical struggles for fair treatment in the press and among potential jurors, the panel will also examine laws and procedures in federal and state agency investigations, the reach of the government’s legal authority to investigate and subpoena, discuss evidence preservation and insurance coverage concerns and recommend best practices for successful, empathic resolution.

MODERATOR

Benton J. BartonHALL & EVANS, LLCDenver, Colorado

PANELISTS

Robert L. RomeoVP, Head of Claims: Construction and HealthcareBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY SPECIALTY INSURANCENew York, New York

Ira E. SussmanAssistant Vice President, ClaimsRLI CORP.Chicago, Illinois

R. Craig Williams AIAGeneral CounselHKS ARCHITECTS, INC.Dallas, Texas

BREAKOUT SESSION TRACKS

There will be six breakout sessions offered during the seminar, four on Thursday and two on Friday. Within each breakout session, three different presentations will be offered and you must choose one presentation to attend. The general track themes are listed immediately below and then within each time slot you will see the more specific titles and descriptions. You are not required to stay within one track, so please feel free to choose various track presentations throughout the conference.

TRACK 1

THE BUSINESS OF CONSTRUCTION: RISK AND RESOLVING COMMERCIAL DISPUTES

TRACK LEADERS:

K. Brett MarstonGENTRY LOCKE RAKES & MOORE LLPRoanoke, Virginia

Christopher R. WardSTRASBURGER & PRICE, LLPDallas, Texas

TRACK 2

PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIMS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

TRACK LEADERS:

Grace V.B. GarciaMORRISON MAHONEY LLPBoston, Massachusetts

David R. StechowPLUNKETT COONEYBloomfield Hills, Michigan

TRACK 3

DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION DEFECT AND INSURANCE LITIGATION

TRACK LEADERS:

Andrew T. BurnsCOSGRAVE VERGEER KESTER LLPPortland, Oregon

Robert C. deRossetYOUNG MOORE AND HENDERSON P.A.Raleigh, North Carolina

TRACK 3

PRODUCTS LIABILITY: CONTROLLING INCREASED RISK IN THE NEW ECONOMYIncreasing specialization, component construction, cost pressure and the global marketplace result in buildings made up of a myriad of factory built components using materials sourced globally. Strict liability (liability without fault) increasingly is being applied to such projects. This panel will discuss examples of recent class action products litigation, risks to all tiers of construction and the product chain of distribution, insurance coverage and strategies involved in the transfer of risk to the “responsible party”.

MODERATORS

Andrew T. BurnsCOSGRAVE VERGEER KESTER LLPPortland, Oregon

Robert C. deRossetYOUNG MOORE AND HENDERSON P.A.Raleigh, North Carolina

PANELISTS

Michael R. ArchieVice President and Claims Department ManagerXL INSURANCEExton, Pennsylvania

Todd L. FulksAssociate General CounselCLAYTON HOMESKnoxville, Tennessee

Jane M. StahlDeputy Chief CounselSHAW INDUSTRIES GROUP, INCDalton, Georgia

11:30 – 11:45 a.m. BREAK

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. SESSION 2

TRACK 1

CONSTRUCTING AN EFFECTIVE DESIGN-BUILD RELATIONSHIPNew York Giants and New York Jets. The Benedictine Women of Madison, Wisconsin. Navy Midshipmen. What do each of these have in common? They play, pray and practice in a facility constructed using design-build. Recognizing that more than 40 percent of non-residential construction projects are now built using this project-delivery method, a case study will be presented that will enable the panel and participants to identify and discuss key contract issues in structuring a successful design-build relationship. Specific attention will be focused on the different perspectives that federal, state and local agencies, private developers, designers and contractors each bring to this relationship, as well as the range of projects in which design-build is applied, from infrastructure to energy facilities to commercial and residential buildings.

MODERATOR

Ted M. HandelHAIGHT BROWN & BONESTEEL LLPLos Angeles, California

PANELISTS

G. William QuatmanGeneral Counsel and Senior Vice PresidentBURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING CO., INC.Kansas City, Missouri

Richard CookGeneral Counsel and Senior Vice PresidentKIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC.Cary, North Carolina

Thomas PorterGeneral Counsel and Vice PresidentLeCHASE CONSTRUCTION, LLCRochester, New York

TRACK 2

THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES: EVALUATION OF WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIMS AND OTHER DAMAGES TRENDSThe panel will discuss recent trends across the country in personal injury damages. Topics will include how to evaluate recoverable damages, how that evaluation varies from state to state, review the current litigation “hot spot” jurisdictions. In particular, the panel will examine the difference between wrongful death and survival claims and how different jurisdictions deal with such claims. Finally, the panel will consider how immediate and thorough incident investigation correlates to a reduction in damages exposure.

MODERATOR

Stephen S. McCloskeySEMMES, BOWEN & SEMMESBaltimore, Maryland

PANELISTS

Rita M. CastroDirector, Claims & Risk Management CounselUNITED RENTALS, INCStockton, California

Robin LeibrockVice President of ClaimsCENTURY SURETYColumbus, Ohio

Kristen M. DeAngeloSenior Litigation ManagerELECTRIC INSURANCE COMPANYBeverly, Massachusetts

TRACK 3

“TRIGGER” TRENDS IN INSURANCE COVERAGE AND THE CARRIER-CLAIMANT “TUG OF WAR”With the wide ranging judicial interpretation of seemingly simple policy provisions, general contractors performing work in multiple jurisdictions can easily run afoul of the law and find themselves without the expected coverage. This panel will examine the prevailing (and varying) theories that are being applied around the country to various common policy provisions and attempt to help both general contractors and insurers navigate these legal minefields.

MODERATORS

Rory E. JurmanFOWLER WHITE BURNETT P.A.Fort Lauderdale, Florida

PANELISTS

Kathleen McCaffrey BaynesCARTER CONBOY, PCAlbany, New York

Patricia GroganSenior Claims AttorneyHCC SPECIALTYMount Kisco, New York

Eileen JenkinsNational Construction Defect Claims ManagerTRISTAR RISK MANAGEMENTAudobon, Pennsylvania

Karen RiceHead of Construction ClaimsXL INSURANCELos Angeles, California

12:45 – 2:15 p.m.

ASHEVILLE, THE GROVE PARK INN AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENTBruce Johnson

Could Edwin Wiley Grove and his son-in-law Fred L. Seely have imagined when they opened the Grove Park Inn in 1913 that their labor of love would come to be considered on par with the works of the greats--Frank Lloyd Wright, Gustav Stickley and Elbert Hubbard? Against the backdrop of the Sunset Mountain and the charming bungalows sprouting up in Asheville, it is hard to imagine that they did not.

Historian, photographer, collector and winner of the 2009 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary award for his work, Built for the Ages: A History of the Grove Park Inn, renowned Arts and Crafts authority Bruce Johnson will present an entertaining and lively program which weaves the history of the Arts and Crafts movement with that of Asheville and the famed Grove Park Inn. Spouses welcome.

2:15 – 2:30 p.m. BREAK

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. SESSION 3

TRACK 1

LIFTING ALL BOATS: BEST PRACTICES FOR PARTICIPATING IN DBE AND W/MBE PROGRAMSIn addition to federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) programs, every state has a DBE program and many counties, cities and other governmental entities have DBE and/or W/MBE (Women/Minority Business Enterprise) programs. These programs are intended to help “lift all boats” in America and play a vital role towards that goal. These programs also offer significant opportunities to businesses that comply with the programs’ laws and rules. This session will provide best practices for participating in DBE and W/MBE programs, discuss opportunities for partnership between majority businesses and DBE’s and/or W/MBE’s and discuss pitfalls and consequences of improper participation in these programs.

MODERATOR

E. Tyron BrownHAWKINS PARNELL THACKSTON & YOUNG LLPAtlanta, Georgia

PANELISTS

Lorraine D’AngeloSenior Vice President, Ethics and Corporate Compliance Officer/CounselDRAGADOS USANew York, New York

Dana SmootAssistant Vice President and General CounselSMOOT CONSTRUCTION COMPANYColumbus, Ohio

Patrick BlakeAssistant General CounselCLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLCBethesda, Maryland

TRACK 2

WALKING THE OSHA TIGHTROPE: FROM WHISTLEBLOWERS TO CRIMINAL LIABILITYThis OSHA-focused program will examine two areas of OSHA enforcement that have become increasingly problematic for construction industry employers--whistleblower retaliation claims and heightened potential for criminal prosecution in connection with safety violations. OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program enforces the whistleblower provisions of more than twenty whistleblower statutes protecting employees who report violations of various workplace safety regulations. Despite the fact that less than two percent of OSHA citations fall into the “merit” category (the majority being dismissed, withdrawn or settled) the mere filing of a whistleblower complaint presents serious risk, expense and even criminal exposure. So too, the frequency of referrals for criminal prosecution to the Justice Department for OSHA violations is on the rise and it has been suggested that, as a matter of policy, OSHA now makes a criminal referral in every case involving an employee fatality and a willful violation. This engaging panel will discuss the trends and developments in this area and how to properly respond to whistleblower claims or potential criminal liability.

MODERATOR

David A. DraperLEWIS, THOMASON, KING, KRIEG & WALDROP, PCKnoxville, Tennessee

PANELISTS

Grace V.B. GarciaMORRISON MAHONEY, LLPBoston, Massachusetts

Richard BlackSafety DirectorWEAVER COOKE CONSTRUCTIONGreensboro, North Carolina

Terry BurkhalterVice President, Risk Control ServicesWILLIS GROUP, NORTH AMERICAKnoxville, Tennessee

Michael FredebeilNational Director of Construction SafetyWILLIS GROUP, NORTH AMERICAAtlanta, Georgia

Alex MuñozSafety and Risk Management Vice PresidentMESSER CONSTRUCTION COMPANYCincinnati, Ohio

TRACK 3

“IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME”: DEFECT CLAIMS—EMERGING TRENDS AND STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSThe “D” word—defect—can spell trouble not only for your company’s bottom line, but also its reputation. This panel of insurers and counsel will discuss the effects which defect claims can have on insurance marketplace coverages, as well as recent trends in the law, and winning construction defect litigation strategies that capitalize on innovative technology and practices.

MODERATORS

Christopher J. MuellerTAYLOR, DAY, GRIMM & BOYD, P.A.Jacksonville, Florida

Denise J. WachholzRENAUD COOK DRURY MESAROS, PAPhoenix, Arizona

PANELISTS

Anthony MillsSenior Coverage CounselZURICH NAC CLAIMS LEGAL GROUPSchaumburg, Illinois

Jennifer FranklinManager, Corporate ClaimsTHE MAIN STREET AMERICA GROUPJacksonville, Florida

Robert StahlAssistant VP of Field ClaimsAMERISURE INSURANCESt. Petersburg, Florida

3:30 – 3:45 p.m. BREAK

3:45 – 4:45 p.m. SESSION 4

TRACK 1

VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTIONDesigners and contractors are increasingly designing and estimating construction projects through advanced computer modeling techniques known as “BIM”. BIM facilitates a collaborative approach to design, estimating and construction that allows the project team to share information efficiently, but it also blurs the traditional lines between design and construction. This program will show examples of how BIM works and discuss some of the challenges for lawyers that may arise out of a BIM project.

MODERATOR

James F. Archibald, IIIBRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLPBirmingham, Alabama

PANELISTS

Douglas EckertExecutive Vice President of Business Operations and General CounselHOAR CONSTRUCTIONBirmingham, Alabama

Rodney MossSenior Vice President and Regional Managing DirectorAON RISK SOLUTIONSDallas, Texas

J. William ErnstromVice President, Major Strategic ProjectsWALSH GROUPChicago, Illinois

TRACK 2

GETTING TO “YES”: HOW TO DEAL WITH THORNY ISSUES SURROUNDING MEDIATIONIt is the rare mediation that runs smoothly. This program will focus on pre-planning that can be done to ensure that you are putting the claim in the best position to be settled on favorable terms. The panel will also discuss common issues that arise during mediation and some strategies for working through them. The panelists’ years of mediation experience and varied perspectives will demonstrate how to arrive at fair, and more importantly, final results.

MODERATOR

Eric MeierWHYTE HIRSCHBOECK DUDEK S.C.Milwaukee, Wisconsin

PANELISTS

Barbara E. LaskarisConstruction Claim ManagerGALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.San Diego, California

Erin F. AustinVice President and General CounselDAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC.Portland, Oregon

Cynthia StevensCorporate CounselJACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.Pasadena, California

Donald F. Kiesling, Jr.Senior AttorneyREXNORD CORPORATIONMilwaukee, Wisconsin

TRACK 3

RISKY BUSINESS: BEST PRACTICES BEFORE THE SHOVEL HITS THE DIRT (OR, HOW I BEGAN TO REDUCE LOSSES AND CLAIMS BEFORE THEY HAPPENED)Unlike Tom Cruise in Risky Business, contractors, design professionals, insurers and sureties in today’s new economy cannot afford to throw caution to the wind and hope for the best. Instead, risk management and liability prevention have become paramount to the success of every project. Through risk identification and assessment, coupled with the development of measures to contain risk, bottom lines can be strengthened by capturing risk. This panel will discuss a variety of risks facing the construction industry today and provide insight on the best risk management practices to implement based upon recent real world experiences,

MODERATORS

Michael R. GibsonHIGGS FLETCHER & MACK, LLPSan Diego, California

PANELISTS

Melanie M. BrownExecutive Claims ExaminerMARKEL CORPORATIONDeerfield, Illinois

Demetrius E. RushVice President & Assistant General CounselZURICH NORTH AMERICASchaumburg, Illinois

Barbara SableAVP and Director, Professional Enterprise Risk SolutionsRLI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GROUPRockville, Maryland

4:45 p.m.

Adjourn

6:30 – 10:00 p.m. COCKTAILS AND DINNER:

Friday, August 1, 2014

7:30 – 8:45 a.m.

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Mountain View Terrace

9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

PROGRAM SESSIONS

Heritage ABC & Laurel

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. SESSION 5

TRACK 1

PROJECT CLAIMS, DEFAULTS AND DAMAGES: MAKING LEMONADE OUT OF LEMONSSometimes even the best planning in the best of times cannot stave off a dispute, claim and/or default on a construction project which can severely impact the project and/or the companies and individuals involved at every level. The perspectives and goals of the various participants--the owner, general contractor, design professional, sureties, subcontractors, and suppliers--can cause significant challenges. This panel will explore strategies for approaching disputes, claims and potential defaults, navigating defaults once they occur and mitigating the consequences of such defaults. The discussion will include an in-depth exploration of potential damages available to the parties. With an increased understanding of the practical and legal issues at play for each participant in a project, as well as potential consequences, the likelihood of better communication and creative results is increased exponentially.

MODERATOR

Christopher R. WardSTRASBURGER & PRICE, LLPDallas, Texas

PANELISTS

Denis G. DucranVice President/ General CounselSATTERFIELD & PONTIKES CONSTRUCTIONHouston, Texas

Scott OlsonDirector, Contract Support ServicesSURETEC INSURANCE COMPANYAustin, Texas

Charles L. ArmstrongSenior Litigation CounselFLOWSERVE CORPORATIONIrving, Texas

WELCOME TO THE GREAT GATSBY GALA! Country Club

Get ready for a fun-filled evening as we present a Great Gatsby inspired gala! Grab a fedora, a string of pearls or a flapper headpiece as you enter the beautiful “Country Club” area of the Grove Park Complex. Enjoy cocktails and dinner while grooving to the high energy 9-piece jazz band, complete with vocalists and horn players. This should be a highly engaging, interactive and memorable experience for all! A dressier “upscale casual” attire is encouraged.

TRACK 2

DEPOSITIONS OF MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES: THEY CAN’T WIN YOUR CASE BUT THEY SURE CAN LOSE IT!Defending depositions of management employees can be like crossing a minefield. Using entertaining deposition video clips, this program will address the steps and potential pitfalls of preparing for and defending depositions of management employees, who, if not properly prepared, can cause serious damage to your case. The panel will discuss the process of selecting appropriate management deponents to respond to “Rule 30(b)(6)” deposition notices and how to plan and prepare company management witnesses for their depositions.

MODERATOR

David R. StechowPLUNKETT COONEYBloomfield Hills, Michigan

PANELISTS

Craig R. AllenLEITNER, WILLIAMS, DOOLEY & NAPOLITAN, PLLCChattanooga, Tennessee

Kenneth GillespieRegional Litigation SupervisorBUILDERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYRaleigh, North Carolina

David RoyerVice President and General CounselAREVALynchburg, Virginia

Christopher GallaAssistant Vice President & Senior CounselGENUINE PARTS COMPANYAtlanta, Georgia

TRACK 3

“LEED’ING” THE WAY TO A GREENER TOMORROW: LEED V4 AND ITS IMPACT ON BUILDING DESIGNThe recent approval of LEED v4 means that there are new considerations that must be made by design professionals to achieve LEED certification --a highly sought after and prestigious designation. The panel will discuss some of the changes with the new version which goes into effect in the Fall, pitfalls in obtaining certification and how the demand for this designation is growing. This discussion will also include potential benefits and potential risks to owners, developers, contractors, the design team and their insurers with regard to federal, state and local treatment of LEED v4 certified projects.

MODERATORS

Joseph B. Carini III JOHNSON & BELL, LTDChicago, Illinois

David B. JensenMERRICK, HOFSTEDT & LINDSEY, P.S.Seattle, Washington

PANELISTS

Rochanne KeaneClaims ManagerBEAZLEY INSURANCESan Francisco, California

Gregory HolnessGeneral CounselPERMASTEELISA NORTH AMERICA CORP.Hartford, Connecticut

Jeff YorkVice President & Associate General CounselHOKSt. Louis, Missouri

10:00 – 10:15 a.m. BREAK

10:15 a.m. SESSION 6

TRACK 1

THE TRAIN IS OFF THE TRACKS: GETTING ARBITRATION BACK TO THE FUTUREArbitration has historically been viewed as a favored means of resolving private disputes and, as a result, has been accorded great deference by the courts. Arbitration was meant to provide an economical, expedient and efficient means of resolving disputes and was intended to avoid the formalities, expense and vexation of ordinary litigation. However, arbitration has morphed into a prolonged and expensive process that rivals litigation in every way but the ability to appeal a bad result. This program will provide guidance and strategies on how to return arbitration back to what it was intended to be through a properly drafted arbitration agreement that defines the arbitration process and meets the expectations of the parties. This program will also explore the procedural and substantive aspects of the Federal Arbitration Act.

MODERATORS

Alfred A. DiVincentisHALLORAN & SAGE LLPHartford, Connecticut

David L. LeBasNAMAN, HOWELL, SMITH & LEE PLLCAustin, Texas

PANELISTS

Mario MenendezGeneral CounselFERROVIAL US CONSTRUCTION CORP.The Woodlands, Texas

Cody WebbGeneral CounselZACHRY CONSTRUCTIONSan Antonio, Texas

TRACK 2

CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAMS: OCIPS AND CCIPS, GIFT WRAPPEDThe panel will discuss the risks and benefits of implementing Owner (OCIP) or Contractor (CCIP) Controlled Insurance Programs, commonly referred to as “wraps”, the potential cost-savings of these programs, as well as the increased administrative burden. Attendees will gain a better understanding of when and where a controlled insurance program is best implemented and the legal issues that arise in a controlled insurance program setting.

MODERATOR

Gary A. BagueHAIGHT BROWN & BONESTEEL LLPLos Angeles, California

PANELISTS

Elaine M. MossBROWN & JAMES, P.C.St. Louis, Missouri

Paul J. Primavera, Jr.Senior Vice President, ClaimsLOCKTON COMPANIES, LLCBaltimore, Maryland

Ted WickenhauserVice President, Risk ManagementMcCARTHY HOLDINGS, INC.St. Louis, Missouri

TRACK 3

DESIGNING FOR DISASTER: THE IMPACT OF FORWARD-THINKING DESIGN ON RISING INSURANCE COSTSThe spate of natural disasters across the United States in recent years has steadily driven up the cost of insurance. Jurisdictions’ building codes are evolving to help mitigate the damages these disasters are causing. The panel will discuss changes to the building code and evolutions in design that are being utilized to achieve these results. The panel will also explore whether the new design elements can bring new marketing benefits to general contractors and developers by building “disaster proof” buildings.

MODERATOR

Donald E. McKay, Jr.LEAKE & ANDERSSON, L.L.P.New Orleans, Louisiana

PANELISTS

Brett StewartSenior Claims ExaminerCATLIN GROUPWalnut Creek, California

Richard L. ReddyVice President and Associate General CounselPARSONS CORPWashington, D.C.

Tracy Lea, AIA, LEED APPrincipalESKEW+DUMEZ+RIPPLENew Orleans, Louisiana

11:15 – 11:30 a.m. BREAK

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

CONSTRUCTING THE PERFECT BEER IN THE BOOMING BREWERY INDUSTRYYou might have heard that our host city, Asheville, NC, has been named “Beer City USA” three times in a row! It’s no wonder, since it is now home to over a dozen breweries, with more coming on line every year. The brewing industry is exploding nationwide, with exciting new work for consultants and contractors of all types. Just 30 years ago, there were less than 100 breweries in the entire US, while today there are more than 2,500! Are you part of the boom? We welcome you to participate in a lively, interactive discussion with our all-star panel of design and construction insiders highlighting unique issues, trends, challenges and opportunities for construction professionals in this rapidly growing field.

MODERATOR

Ian H. FrankConstruction Practice Group Program Co-ChairFRANTZ WARD LLPCleveland, Ohio

PANELISTS

Brodie StephensGeneral CounselPERKINS + WILLSacramento, California

Brenna E. Mann Vice President/Senior Counsel and Risk Management Principal ADOLFSON & PETERSON CONSTRUCTIONMinneapolis, Minnesota

12:30 p.m.

Concluding RemarksKathleen McCaffrey BaynesConstruction Practice Group Program Co-ChairCARTER CONBOY, PCAlbany, New York

Ian H. FrankConstruction Practice Group Program Co-ChairFRANTZ WARD LLPCleveland, Ohio

12:30– 1:30 p.m.

LUNCH

Mountainview Terrace

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FACULTY BIOSCRAIG R. ALLEN is a partner with the ALFA International firm of Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC. Since 1980 he has tried over 125 jury cases to verdict, with his practice emphasizing the defense of civil litigation in construction, premises liability, products liability and railroad litigation. He is licensed to practice in State and Federal Courts in Tennessee and Georgia, and is admitted in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. He also has an AV Martindale Hubble rating. Mr. Allen is active in the ALFA Hospitality practice group and is a member of DRI and the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel. He received his undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and his J.D. from the University of Tennessee.

JAMES F. ARCHIBALD, III, is a partner in the Birmingham, Alabama office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLC, where his primary area of practice is construction litigation. A summa cum laude graduate of Emory University, he received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. He has been the Practice Group leader of the Firm’s Construction and Procurement Law Practice Group and was recently named the 2014 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for Construction Litigation in Birmingham. He frequently lectures on various aspects of construction and procurement law, including as an adjunct professor at the University of Alabama School of Law.

MICHAEL R. ARCHIE joined XL (then ECS) in 1998 and currently serves as Vice President and Claims Department Manager, overseeing Claims operations in the Environmental, Surplus Lines, Global Liability and Domestic Excess business units. Prior to joining XL, he worked as a criminal prosecutor and practiced law in the fields of general litigation and insurance defense. He received his B.A. in Political Science from Beaver College and his J.D. from Washington and Lee University. Mr. Archie is also an Adjunct Professor at Arcadia University, where he teaches several law related courses.

CHARLES L. ARMSTRONG is Senior Litigation Counsel for Flowserve Corporation, a Fortune 500 manufacturer of pumps, valves,

seals, automation and aftermarket services for the power, oil and gas, chemical, water, and other industries. In his role as Senior Litigation Counsel, he manages commercial claims and litigation, products liability claims, and bankruptcy matters for all business divisions across the company, both domestically and internationally. He also assists with legal issues arising during the contracting phase, project execution and completion, and post-project warranty issues. He is also responsible for overseeing the maintenance and protection of Flowserve’s intellectual property around the world. Prior to joining Flowserve, Charlie was a senior litigator in the Fidelity, Surety and Construction practice group at Strasburger & Price, LLP in Dallas.

ERIN F. AUSTIN is Vice President and General Counsel at David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), in Portland, Oregon. DEA is an infrastructure planning and design firm in the transportation, water resources, land development, and energy businesses along with land and hydrographic survey specialties. DEA has approximately twenty offices throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Arizona, Colorado, and New York with more than 700 employees. Ms. Austin has been an attorney with DEA since 1997, addressing corporate legal and risk management issues for the company. She focuses her time on contracts, claims management, compliance, corporate governance, insurance procurement, and routinely provides training in risk management, contracts and ethics. Ms. Austin is a past chair and current member of the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) Legal Counsels’ Forum, a member of the ACEC’s Risk Management Committee, and ACEC Oregon’s Legislative Committee. Ms. Austin holds both undergraduate and Masters degrees in Psychology, and she attended law school at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon.

GARY A. BAGUE is a partner at Haight, Brown & Bonesteel LLP, the Los Angeles ALFA International firm and a graduate of U.C. Hastings College of Law. He has served as chair of the firm’s Risk Management and Insurance Law Department. Currently, Mr. Bague devotes a large part of his practice to advising and representing

insurance carriers, brokers, agents and contractors with regard to coverage and liability issues in construction litigation. Mr. Bague has served as a panelist for California’s Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) on insurance coverage topics, is a contributing author for the book, Causes of Action, Insurance Chapter, by James Publishing, and has served as co-editor of ALFA International’s Insurance Law Compendium. He is a member of the ABA and DRI and currently serves on ALFA International’s Board of Directors.

BENTON J. BARTON is an AV-rated trial lawyer with Hall & Evans in Denver, and he is Chair of the ALFA International Construction Practice Group. He regularly defends designers, contractors, product suppliers, energy and environmental professionals in complex, high-exposure lawsuits involving defects and injuries. Benton is Colorado panel counsel for leading professional liability insurers, and he has worked on cases arising from publicized catastrophes and landmark projects in multiple states. Benton authors articles and presents seminars on design, construction and insurance topics nationally, and he was Program Co-Chair of the 2012 Construction Practice Group Seminar at the Broadmoor in Colorado. Benton has been honored repeatedly as a Colorado Super Lawyer, and is on the American Arbitration Association’s National Panel of Construction Law Arbitrators. He earned his law degree from the University of Texas, and is admitted to practice in Colorado and Texas.

KATHLEEN McCAFFREY BAYNES is a shareholder and managing director of the Albany, New York, ALFA firm, Carter Conboy, and co-chair of this year’s ALFA Construction Practice Group program. She is an AV-rated attorney and handles complex and multi-party litigation matters involving construction law, commercial liability, contractual disputes, insurance coverage and administrative proceedings, including OSHA violations. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Albany Law School of Union University.

RICHARD BLACK has served for 10 years as safety Director for Weaver Cooke Construction headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. Weaver Cooke specializes

WHAT IS ALFA INTERNATIONAL?ALFA International is the premier network of independent law firms. Founded in 1980, ALFA is the first and continues to be one of the largest and strongest legal networks. We have 145 member firms throughout the world. Our 80 U.S. firms represent 95 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas. Our 65 international firms are located throughout Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Africa, Canada, Mexico and South America.

ALFA International’s mission is to provide high quality, cost efficient legal services wherever our clients need them. The ALFA model enables our members to use their local expertise to deliver highly effective legal solutions, often drawing upon the collective wisdom and experience of other member firms. ALFA clients benefit from a geographically comprehensive network of exceptional law firms and accomplished trial and business counsel. Our member firms meet high standards to be part of the ALFA network and are well respected by their peers in the legal and business community.

in Habitational, Commercial, and Custom projects with unique needs such as the Proximity Hotel, the first LEED Platinum hotel built in America. As Safety Director, Mr. Black is responsible for developing and overseeing the Corporate Safety and Health Programs and coordinating compliance with State, Local, and Federal Safety and Health Regulations.

PATRICK D. BLAKE is Assistant General Counsel with Clark Construction Group, LLC, one of the most experienced and respected general contractors in the United States. In his role at Clark, he advises operations staff and senior management regarding risks associated with projects and pursuits. Additionally, he provides legal counsel to all of Clark’s general and administrative departments. Patrick regularly teaches courses in Clark’s Corporate University on Ethics, Owner Contracts, and Subcontracts. Prior to joining Clark, Patrick was in private practice. Patrick received his law degree from the University of Georgia School of law, and a bachelors in Economics from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

MELANIE M. BROWN is an Executive Claims Examiner at Markel, where she handles A&E matters nationwide. She has also handled miscellaneous E&O, products liability, and legal malpractice claims since joining Markel in 2008. Melanie practiced law in Chicago for 11 years before joining Markel, focusing on professional liability and commercial litigation. Melanie graduated from the University of Virginia with distinction, and received her J.D. from Washington & Lee University.

E. TYRON BROWN is a partner with Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP and has extensive litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution experience in complex business and construction litigation including construction defect claims, contract disputes, D & O liability, UCC Law, business torts, unfair trade practices, business fraud, and civil RICO. He has successfully represented some of the most recognizable Fortune 500 companies in lawsuits involving these legal fields. Mr. Brown has been recognized as “Attorney of the Year” by the Judicial Council of the Gate City Bar Association.

TERRY BURKHALTER is vice president of Risk Control Consulting Services for the Knoxville, Tennessee, office of Willis Group, and works within the firm’s National Construction Practice. He holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Safety and a B.A. Degree in Industrial Management from Middle Tennessee State University. Mr. Burkhalter is a Professional Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers as well as a former board member of the National Safety Council for Tennessee and a current board member for the Associated Builders and Contractors of East Tennessee. In addition, he serves as Chairman for the Safety Risk Management Committees for the Associated Builders & Contractors, and is active with the Associated General Contractors.

ANDREW T. BURNS is a partner in the Portland, Oregon, ALFA International firm of Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP. He is Chair of his firm’s Construction practice group and is on the Steering Committee of the ALFA International Construction practice group. For 20 years, he has represented contractors and developers in all types of construction litigation and in the prevention of disputes through project management, contract negotiation and risk transfer. He has defended some of the largest construction cases in Oregon history. He also has significant experience in defending personal injury, products liability, and premises liability litigation. Mr. Burns earned his B.S. degree in Economics at the University of Oregon and his J.D. degree from Northwestern University School of Law, Lewis & Clark College. He is admitted to practice before the Oregon and Washington state bars and the U.S. District Court for Oregon and is a frequent speaker on construction issues.

JOSEPH B. CARINI, III, is co-chair of Johnson & Bell’s Construction Law group. He concentrates his practice in construction litigation and general negligence. He has extensive experience defending owners, project managers, general contractors, and subcontractors in construction litigation involving personal injury accidents and construction defect and design disputes. He also defends contractors and municipalities in litigation involving accidents arising out of highway construction, signage, and signal maintenance. Mr. Carini serves as an emergency on-site presence for catastrophic accident investigations, conducts risk management seminars for managers and workers, addresses insurance coverage issues, and provides contract review services. He has been honored with an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and election to the Chicago Society of Trial Lawyers.

RITA M. CASTRO is employed by United Rentals, Inc., the largest rental company in the world with an integrated network of over 830 rental locations in 49 states, and 10 Canadian provinces. She acts as the Company’s Director of Litigation and Claims and Counsel to Risk Management. She is based in Modesto, California, and oversees the handling of the Company’s auto, general liability, property and workers’ compensation claims. After graduating from U.C.L.A. School of Law in 1993, Ms. Castro was in private practice where she gained substantial expertise in the handling of construction coverage disputes, construction defect litigation and general business matters.

RICHARD COOK is General Counsel and Senior Vice-President of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., a 2,000 person engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm with approximately 60 offices throughout the country. Mr. Cook joined Kimley-Horn as its first general counsel in 1996. Prior to that, he was a construction lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a law clerk to the Honorable Malcolm J. Howard, United States District Judge. Mr. Cook is an active participant and former chair of the Legal Counsel Forum of

the American Council of Engineering Companies and has served on the Advisory Board of a major professional liability insurance company. He is a frequent speaker at professional liability and risk management seminars. He earned his bachelors degree in accounting from the University of Georgia and his J.D. from Duke University.

LORRAINE D’ANGELO is the Senior Vice President, Ethics & Compliance for Dragados USA, Inc., and the Ethics and Corporate Compliance Officer/Counsel for Schiavone Construction Co. LLC, John P. Picone Incorporated and Pulice Construction; all subsidiaries of Madrid based Grupo ACS. She is an accredited ethics and compliance professional. She is responsible for creating, designing, implementing and overseeing those “best practices” programs at her companies. She has been recognized as a dynamic, forward-looking executive and thought leader in ethics and compliance issues facing the construction industry, particularly with respect to small, minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business participation on government funded projects. Lorraine is active with leading industry organizations (CIECI, GCA, BTEA, WBC, WCOE, ARBTA) and is a regular lecturer on ethics and compliance issues which are particularly relevant to the construction industry. She is the author of the construction industry compliance chapter in the Lexis Treatise Corporate Compliance Guide: The Next Generation of Compliance.

KRISTEN M. DeANGELO is a Senior Litigation Manager for Electric Insurance Company, General Electric Company’s insurance carrier, in Beverly, Massachusetts. Ms. DeAngelo manages general liability claims, primarily product liability and personal injury matters, on behalf of General Electric Company and its affiliated companies in the U.S. and abroad. Prior to joining Electric Insurance Company, Ms. DeAngelo was a litigator in Boston, where she focused her practice on the defense of product manufacturers. Ms. DeAngelo obtained her B.S. from Cornell University and her J.D. from Boston College Law School.

ROBERT DeROSSET practices law in the field of civil litigation with a special emphasis on construction, business litigation and product liability. Robert tries cases in the Superior Court throughout North Carolina and in each of North Carolina’s three federal district courts. Robert is licensed to practice law in both North Carolina and South Carolina, and is certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission to conduct mediated settlement conferences in Superior Court cases. Prior to joining Young Moore and Henderson in 2001, Robert practiced law for two years in Columbia, South Carolina and served as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer in León, Nicaragua. Through his experience in Nicaragua, Robert became fluent in written and spoken Spanish, and has been able to use his language skills to better serve clients of Young Moore and Henderson and effectively mediate cases involving parties whose primary language is Spanish.

ALFRED A. DiVINCENTIS is a partner with the Hartford, Connecticut, ALFA International member firm Halloran & Sage LLP. Before becoming a lawyer, Al spent 15 years working his way up the ranks in construction, ultimately becoming vice president of a major Connecticut construction company. Al represents contractors, subcontractors, developers, design professionals, manufacturers and insurers in all facets of the construction industry from inception to completion. Al has drafted and negotiated design and construction agreements for multiple public and private construction projects with values in excess of $65M. As a litigator, Al has extensive experience in construction and complex commercial disputes and transactions, and complex insurance coverage disputes.

DAVID A. DRAPER is a Knoxville native and shareholder with Lewis, King, Krieg and Waldrop, P.C., in the firm’s construction law practice group. His law practice is focused on defense of professional liability claims of all types, including design liability claims within the construction industry. He also represents contractors and subcontractors in contract negotiations, and payment and workmanship claims. He regularly advises contractors on a wide variety of risk management issues, including work site injury claims and OSHA disputes, and he has completed OSHA safety training. He also maintains an active insurance coverage practice, specifically as relates to professional liability and commercial general liability policies. Mr. Draper has extensive mediation and arbitration experience, and has served as both a mediator and arbitrator of construction disputes.

DENIS G. DUCRAN. is Vice President/General Counsel for Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. Denis is a critical member and advisor to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.’s executive management and leads its legal affairs and risk management group. His responsibilities include corporate governance, compliance, training, insurance, bonding, dispute resolution and liability management. Denis began his professional career as a Registered Architect when he practiced architecture in Houston designing commercial mixed-use projects, retail and restaurants in both an award winning full service architecture firm and as a project architect for a large restaurant company. After several years of successful architectural practice, he obtained his law degree and served for several years as outside counsel to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc., prior to accepting an invitation to join Satterfield & Pontikes.

DOUGLAS ECKERT serves as an Executive Vice President of Business Operations at Hoar Construction, LLC. Mr. Eckert also serves as Director of Slate Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Before joining Hoar Construction in 2005, Mr. Eckert was a partner with Bradley Arant Rose & White, LLP in Birmingham, where he served on the Firm’s governing board and chaired the Firm’s international law practice group. Mr. Eckert received U.E. Certificate from the

International School in Suva, Fiji, a Bachelor Degree in International Relations from the University of Virginia, and his Law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.

WILLIAM P. EDMONDS has over 25 years in the construction industry, with experience in construction of educational facilities, manufacturing plants, museums, historical renovations, office buildings, retail centers, wastewater/water treatment facilities, healthcare and detention facilities and has experience utilizing traditional, and alternative project delivery methods, including Design/Build, Construction Management and Design/Bid/Build. He is Executive Vice President of M.B. Kahn Construction, Company, Inc., a privately held corporation which has been consistently ranked nationally in Engineering News Records’ list of “Top 100 Design Build Firms”, “Top 100 Construction Managers” and “Top 400 Contractors”.

J. WILLIAM ERNSTROM is Vice President for Major Strategic Projects for Walsh Construction Company, one of the largest domestic construction services companies in the United States. Mr. Ernstrom is one of the corporate leaders for Walsh on all large design-build, PPPs, and project pursuits involving alternative project delivery systems. He is also responsible for the underwriting of all major projects pursued by Walsh. Mr. Ernstrom has been involved in the construction industry for over 30 years. He was formerly the General Counsel of Alberici Corporation. Before that, he founded Ernstrom & Dreste, a national construction and surety law firm. For over 15 years, Mr. Ernstrom ran the Contract Documents Program for the Associated General Contractors of America.

IAN H. FRANK is a partner with the law firm of Frantz Ward, LLP in Cleveland, Ohio, where his practice is dedicated to construction and surety law. Mr. Frank counsels contractors, subcontractors, specialty trades, material/equipment manufacturers, and design professionals in managing, resolving and litigating complex commercial construction disputes. He represents clients in various industry segments, including road and bridge construction; heavy civil, earthwork and utility projects; structural steel fabrication and erection; MEP trade work; and all other aspects of general trades and commercial building construction. Mr. Frank is a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College and Cleveland-Marshall Law School. He is a Member of the AGC, the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry (Division 9 Steering Committee Member), the American Arbitration Association, and the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation. Since 2006, he has been recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in Construction by Chambers USA.

JENNIFER FRANKLIN is a Manager, Corporate Claims, for The Main Street America Group. She has over seventeen years of experience in the Property and Casualty Claims industry, including investigations, complex claims handling, and

management of losses throughout the United States. She is responsible for claims handling and oversight of all complex third party claims and is the resident expert at The Main Street America Group in the construction defect area. She has become intricately involved in developing a strategic plan to streamline the handling of these complex cases. She received her SCLA designation in 2007.

MICHAEL FREDEBEIL is the National Director of Construction Safety for the Willis Construction Practice. Mike works closely with Paul Becker, Chairman of the Willis Construction practice, and Frank Armstrong, National Director of Construction Claims. Construction is the largest practice group within Willis. Mike provides technical support and senior leadership to Willis’ 38 full time Construction Safety Professionals across North America. Prior to joining Willis in 2005 he was a senior construction technical consultant and manager with Liberty Mutual. Mike is 100% dedicated to construction industry safety management and is passionate about understanding the ever changing construction environment through extensive best practice networking with some of the largest and brightest contractors in North America.

TODD L. FULKS is Associate General Counsel for the Clayton Homes Companies in Maryville, where he has managed litigation for over eight years. The Company’s litigation covers numerous substantive areas of law and levels of exposure. Prior to that time, Mr. Fulks worked for three years in a large, private firm and spent one year in the Office of the General Counsel for the Tennessee Valley Authority in Knoxville, TN. The Clayton Home Companies together make up a vertically integrated manufactured housing and modular home builder and was acquired by Warren Buffett and Berkshire-Hathaway, Inc., in 2003.

CHRISTOPHER GALLA is Assistant Vice President and Senior Counsel for Genuine Parts Company, a Fortune 250 retail and distribution company and the largest member of the National Automotive Parts Association (“NAPA”). Mr. Galla graduated with a B.S. from the University of Notre Dame and obtained his J.D. at Wake Forest University. At Genuine Parts Company, Mr. Galla manages and supervises a diverse portfolio of claims and lawsuits related to motor vehicle accidents, products liability, premises liability, intellectual property, toxic torts, and business disputes. His additional responsibilities include handling mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation, and general legal consulting with Genuine Parts Company’s management and employees. Prior to his employment at Genuine Parts Company, Mr. Galla practiced law at Hawkins, Parnell, Thackston & Young, the Atlanta, Georgia, ALFA firm.

GRACE V.B. GARCIA is a partner in the Boston office of Morrison Mahoney LLP, where she concentrates on construction law, products liability, premises liability, commercial litigation and Americans with Disabilities Act cases. In

2013, she was honored by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as a “Top Women of Law” and from 2005 through 2012, she has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer Rising Star,” a distinction earned by less than 2.5% of lawyers in Massachusetts. Grace has obtained successful outcomes on behalf of her clients in state and federal court trials. She also has successfully argued before the Appeals Court in North American Specialty Ins. Co. v. Payton Construction Corp., 80 Mass. App. Ct. 367 (2011). She is a routine lecturer on defending traumatic brain injuries, risk transfer and indemnity issues, best discovery practices and deposition techniques, and has authored articles on Medicare, electronic discovery and legal updates.

MICHAEL R. GIBSON at Higgs Fletcher & Mack, LLP, in San Diego, California, focuses his practice on advice counsel and complex commercial litigation, including business-versus-business disputes, construction, real estate, environmental law, and cross-border matters. He also represents clients before state and federal administrative agencies when licensing and regulatory compliance issues are involved. A graduate of the University of Southern California and the University of San Diego School of Law, he currently chairs his firm’s Construction Practice Group and is the immediate past chair of the Construction Section of the San Diego County Bar Association.

KENNETH GILLESPIE joined Builders Mutual Insurance Company in Raleigh, North Carolina in early 2011 as a Multi-State Senior Adjuster handling construction defect, builders risk and other liability cases in litigation. He had previously worked in Atlanta as a self-employed independent adjuster handling a variety of liability claims. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois and is also a certified Residential Haag Roofing Inspector. Builders Mutual writes comprehensive insurance products for residential and commercial contractors in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. In 2013, Ken was promoted to the position of Regional Litigation Supervisor, where he assigns and oversees litigated cases in the various States where Builder’s write business.

PATRICIA GROGAN is a Senior Claims Attorney at HCC Specialty, where she handles A&E and miscellaneous E&O claims, nationwide. Prior to joining HCC, Patricia practiced law in New York, focusing on Directors & Officers insurance coverage and litigation. Patricia graduated from Queen’s University, Belfast, with an LLB (Hons.) Law and a Post-Graduate in Administration and Legal Studies from the University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Belfast. Patricia is admitted to practice law in New York.

TED M. HANDEL is a partner in Haight Brown & Bonesteel in Los Angeles and is a member of the Construction Law and Business Solutions Practice Groups. Mr. Handel focuses his practice on construction, real estate, and corporate law matters. He represents general contractors in all transactional matters related to the construction

of commercial and mixed-use developments and multi-family housing projects, including drafting and negotiating contracts. He also counsels developers in real estate transactions, including property acquisition, commercial leasing, financing, and business entity formation. Mr. Handel graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Journalism in 1975 and earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School (Los Angeles) in 1979. He is admitted to practice law in California and the District of Columbia.

GREGORY HOLNESS is General Counsel for Permasteelisa North America Corp., the largest curtainwall designer, fabricator and installer in the United States and part of the Permasteelisa Group, the world’s largest curtainwall contractor. Based in the North American headquarters in Windsor, Connecticut, he oversees all legal aspects of the company. Prior to joining Permasteelisa in 2008, Mr. Holness counseled private and public clients in a variety of construction, design and surety matters while he was with several regional and national law firms. Before becoming an attorney, he worked for eight (8) years as an engineer for the Connecticut Department of Transportation where he analyzed and negotiated contractors’ claims for additional compensation. Mr. Holness graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and from Quinnipiac College School of Law with his J.D. He is a Professional Engineer and has served on the Executive Board of the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers. He is a frequent lecturer on construction and design law topics.

EILEEN JENKINS has over 25 years of experience in the insurance claims industry. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law. She is presently the National Claim Manager for Construction Defect Claims at Tristar Risk Management. Prior to joining Tristar, Eileen was a Vice President at USLI, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary. Eileen is a licensed attorney in New Jersey.

DAVID B. JENSEN is a shareholder in Merrick Hofstedt & Lindsey, the ALFA International Seattle member firm. He concentrates his practice on construction defect litigation, general negligence litigation, and work site injury defense. Over the last 20 years he has represented contractors, developers, subcontractors, sureties, and individuals in all aspects of construction litigation with an emphasis on construction defect and warranty claims as well as the pursuit of insurers and other responsible parties on behalf of contractors and subrogated insurers. He has presented on a number of construction related issues including the successful defense of mold claims and declarant exposure and protection under Washington’s Condominium Act.

BRUCE JOHNSON is a writer, professional photographer, historian and foremost authority on the Arts and Crafts movement. The author

of fourteen books (including three on the history of the Grove Park Inn), two historical novels and hundreds of articles, he is a 2009 recipient of the Thomas Wolf Memorial Literary Award. His work, Built for the Ages: A History of the Grove Park Inn, now in its third edition, has been in print since 1991. Host of the National Arts and Crafts Conference and Antiques show (dubbed “the most important weekend of the year for Arts and Crafts collectors” by the New York Times), Mr. Johnson is a renowned Arts and Crafts movement authority who appears regularly on national television shows, including This Old House, Martha Stewart and the Today Show.

RORY E. JURMAN is a partner at Fowler White Burnett in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Rory’s practice focuses on providing strategic and cost-effective counsel to Fortune 500 companies, insurers and self-insureds. His practice includes insurance coverage, bad faith, professional malpractice, liability and commercial litigation. He handles the investigation and evaluation of multi-faceted and high-exposure claims, including class actions and complex coverage issues. He has litigated numerous trials through appeal, including multi-party cases, and major declaratory judgment, liability and rescission actions.

ROCHANNE KEANE is Claims Manager in Beazley’s A&E Specialty Lines group working in San Francisco CA, where she manages professional liability claims for design professionals, construction managers and environmental consultants in the Middle Market and Large Risk groups, including ENR top 50 firms. Rochanne primarily handles claims in the western United States, but has experience handling claims on a worldwide basis. Prior to joining Beazley she worked at ACE USA, as a Claims Specialist, handling professional liability claims for design professionals on a nationwide basis. She also has experience working as an A&E insurance broker providing risk management and contract review services to design professionals. She began her career as a defense attorney in New York, practicing construction litigation and coverage/bad faith litigation. She is admitted to practice law in the states of California, New York and New Jersey.

STUART H. KEMP graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1993. After working with ExxonMobil and American Airlines on insurance coverage litigation, he joined Halliburton’s Law Department in 2003 as an environmental attorney. Stuart is the Senior Director of Environmental Law and oversees the HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) Law Practice Group within Halliburton’s Law Department, handling legal issues relating to Halliburton’s fracing operations around the world.

DONALD F. KIESLING, JR., is a Senior Attorney at Rexnord Corporation, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of engineered mechanical components and water management equipment. Mr. Kiesling practices business/corporate law and environmental law as part of

Rexnord’s legal department. He also manages Rexnord’s intellectual property portfolio. Prior to joining Rexnord, Mr. Kiesling practiced in the legal departments at Wisconsin Energy Corporation and at Safway Services. He began his legal career in private practice at Godfrey & Kahn S.C. Mr. Kiesling holds a B.A. from St. Norbert College, a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, and a Law degree from Marquette University.

FREDERICK P. LANDERS is a member of Axilon Law Group, PLLC, practicing in the firm’s Bozeman, MT office. His practice focuses on construction, real estate and oil and gas matters. Rick represents contractors, developers, design professionals and manufacturers in litigation and arbitration, as well as insurance companies on coverage and surety matters. Rick provides advice and counsel on Montana land acquisition, construction and development projects. He is a member of the State Bar of Montana’s Construction Law Section and a past speaker at the Montana Construction Law Institute. Rick received his Bachelor of Science from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1994, and his J.D. from the University of Georgia in 1997. He is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Montana and Georgia, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

JOHNNY E. LANNING started as an electrical apprentice with New River Electrical Corporation in 1983. He was promoted to Vice President in 2002 and Senior Vice President in 2014. His experience ranges from substation construction to underground distribution through extra high voltage. Over the years, Johnny has built relationships with many utilities, overseeing many successful projects and has taken the lead role in establishing New River’s high voltage cable market. Johnny has achieved the status of New River’s Master Electrician/Qualifying Agent for 34 state licenses which has allowed New River to expand its geographical footprint across the United States.

BARBARA E. LASKARIS has held various risk and claims management positions in the construction and insurance industries over the last 19 years. Currently, Ms. Laskaris is a Construction Claim Manager for Arch Insurance at Gallaher Bassett Services, Inc. She specializes in handling large and complex losses throughout the United States, and deals with complex insurance coverage issues. Ms. Laskaris has a strong background in working with large commercial and residential contractors, insurance carriers, and legal representatives to successfully resolve challenging and costly litigation, as well as working with companies on risk control measures. Ms. Laskaris has lectured before various legal and trade organizations on litigation management, risk transfer, repair actions, and mediation strategies.

TRACY LEA, AIA, LEED AP has been a practicing architect for more than 35 years. Focusing in the realm of project delivery, emerging technologies, environmental sustainability, and integrated design, Tracy combines design sensitivity with a passion for technology into a practical approach that has consistently delivered excellence in architecture and service to clients. He relocated to New Orleans following 15 years of professional practice in San Francisco, joined Eskew+Dumez+Ripple in 1993, and became a partner in 2000. In addition to project responsibilities, Tracy oversees the firm’s Information Technology systems and is the in-house resource for zoning and building code compliance, universal barrier-free design, and green building practices. He is an NCARB registered architect and holds a Bachelor of Architecture and B.S. in Environmental Design from Auburn University.

DAVID L. LeBAS graduated from the University of Texas with a B.A. in 1979 and a J.D. in 1982. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law. His practice concentrates in construction and agriculture, and involves trials and arbitrations, contract negotiation, and lending and bankruptcy. He is a member of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, and the Construction Specifications Institute, a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, a former chair of the State Bar’s Agricultural Law Committee, and editor of the AFLA National Construction Law Compendium. He is a member of Naman Howell Smith & Lee, PLLC, and works out of the firm’s Austin office.

ROBIN LEIBROCK is Vice President of Construction and Professional Liability Claims at Century Insurance Group, a property/casualty Excess Surplus Lines provider and a division of Meadowbrook Insurance Group which she joined as a Claims Attorney in 2004. Ms. Leibrock earned her BBA from Ohio University and her J.D. from Capital University Law School. She is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Council on Litigation Management (CLM) and Defense Research Institute (DRI). Prior to joining Century, Ms. Leibrock held positions at ProAssurance Insurance Company and practiced in private practice and at the Ohio Attorney General’s office. Ms. Leibrock currently heads the Construction and Professional Liability Groups within Century’s claims department.

BRENNA MANN is Vice President/Senior Counsel and Risk Management Principal at Adolfson & Peterson Construction, a national building contractor and construction manager with multiple offices throughout the United States and ranked among the top green contractors in the nation by Engineering News-Record (ENR). Brenna advises the company on all legal and regulatory matters, with a focus on enterprise risk management. She has over 15 years of experience in contract negotiation, claims resolution, and in proactively mitigating risk and protecting corporate capital and profitability.

Prior to joining Adolfson & Peterson, Brenna served as general counsel at Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc., a national heavy highway contractor, and also held the position of associate general counsel. She holds undergraduate degrees in business management and political science from Hamline University and a JD from the University of Minnesota Law School.

PETER S. MARLETTE is Managing Partner at the Buffalo, New York ALFA International law firm of Damon Morey LLP. Currently Mr. Marlette is the Vice Chair of ALFA International. He received his B.A. from Dartmouth College and received his J.D. from Georgetown University. Mr. Marlette is a Senior Partner in the firm’s Litigation Department, where he devotes a substantial portion of his practice to the defense of high exposure products liability and toxic substance litigation. He also represents corporations in large commercial litigation and arbitrations both domestically and internationally. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014 (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) in the fields of Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions — Defendants. He has also been named a Super Lawyer for Upstate New York by Super Lawyers magazine since 2007 and is listed among the Top 50 Upstate New York Super Lawyers for 2013. Mr. Marlette was also appointed in 2013 by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to serve as Director and Vice-Chair of the Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority

K. BRETT MARSTON is the head of the construction law practice group at Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore in Roanoke, Virginia, and a member of the firm’s management committee. He has extensive experience in contract negotiations and preparation, payment disputes, mechanic’s liens, bond claims, construction defects, delay claims, insurance, and OSHA matters. He handles significant construction matters in federal and state courts, arbitration, and mediation for general contractors, subcontractors, owners, design professionals, and suppliers. Brett is a graduate, with honors, from the George Mason University School of Law, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. Prior to starting with Gentry Locke in 1994, Brett was a law clerk to the Honorable J. Calvit Clarke, Jr., Sr. Judge of the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (Norfolk Division).

STEPHEN S. McCLOSKEY is an AV-rated trial lawyer with the law firm of Semmes, Bowen & Semmes in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a graduate of Loyola College and the University of Baltimore School of Law. Since 1987, he has maintained an active litigation practice in various substantive areas in all Maryland state and federal courts, as well as the District of Columbia. He has extensive experience defending owners, property managers, general contractors and subcontractors in construction litigation involving personal injury claims, as well as construction defect, design disputes and insurance coverage

matters. His practice also includes the defense of personal injury claims in the areas of toxic torts, premises liability and products liability.

DONALD E. McKAY, JR. is a partner at the ALFA International Firm of Leake & Andersson, L.L.P. in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been a principal partner of the Firm since 1990 and is the Firm’s co-practice leader for the practice area of Construction. Mr. McKay devotes a large part of his practice to representing contractors, suppliers, vendors and design professionals in construction defect and design disputes, as well as matters of insurance coverage. His practice includes all aspects of litigation, appearing in State and Federal District and Appellate Courts, including the Louisiana Supreme Court, and in frequent arbitration hearings and mediation conferences. Mr. McKay was recently recognized as a Top Attorney in New Orleans by New Orleans Magazine and included in the Best Lawyers in America 2011 – 2014. Mr. McKay graduated from Louisiana State University and from Loyola University School of Law.

ERIC MEIER is a practice group leader for Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek’s litigation department and co-chair of his firm’s construction services team. Eric has worked on some of the largest construction cases in the State of Wisconsin, including a cost overrun/construction defect lawsuit involving the Milwaukee Brewers baseball stadium. Eric has practiced in state and federal courts throughout Wisconsin and neighboring states, participated in AAA complex construction arbitrations and spent a summer prosecuting misdemeanor cases for the local district attorney’s office. Eric has been recognized several times as a “Super Lawyer Rising Star”, a distinction earned by less than 2.5% of lawyers in Wisconsin. Eric is an undergraduate and law graduate of the University of Wisconsin. His wife is an in-house counsel and he is the proud parent of 3 boys ages 5 and under.

MARIO MENENDEZ joined Ferrovial Agroman in June 2006 and serves as General Counsel over its US subsidiaries. Prior to joining Ferrovial, Mario worked in private practice for a litigation boutique firm in the Houston area, where he represented clients ranging from individuals to multinational corporations. He graduated cum laude from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and then studied International Law at the University of Houston Law Center.

ANTHONY MILLS is a Senior Coverage Counsel for Zurich NAC in Schaumburg, IL. He oversees the coverage and bad faith litigation in commercial general liability, automobile and workers’ compensation suits assigned to the Dallas Texas and Overland Park, Kansas, Claims Offices. He is licensed in California and holds a Limited License in Illinois. He is admitted in the United States District Court for Minnesota, North Dakota, Northern and Central Districts of California and the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th and 9th Circuits. His prior work includes the management of run-off claims

arising in environmental, toxic tort, general liability, construction defect, professional liability and excess claims. He is a member of the Association of Corporate Counsel and numerous other professional organizations.

ELAINE M. MOSS is a principal in the ALFA law firm of Brown & James, P.C., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. She focuses her practice on insurance coverage and complex insurance litigation. In addition, she represents a number of financial institutions in consumer litigation. She also enjoys working with small start-up companies in developing policy, procedures and contract templates. She was responsible for creating a comprehensive litigation training program for her firm and she is one of the founders of the firm’s Fifth Friday Women’s Initiative. She writes and speaks frequently on law related topics, including insurance coverage, and increasing the presence and profile of women attorneys. She received both her undergraduate and law school degrees from the University of Arkansas – Little Rock. She is a member of ALFA’s Insurance Law Practice Group, and is currently Chair of the ALFA Women’s Initiative Practice Group.

RODNEY MOSS is Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director for Aon’s Construction Services Group in Dallas and is a member of it’s national Infrastructure Services team, providing risk consultation to owners and contractors on debt and performance security solutions for P3 transactions. Prior to joining Aon in April 2013, Mr. Moss was Balfour Beatty Construction’s national Senior Vice President for Public Private Partnerships and a Regional Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for Balfour Beatty’s Central Region for 10 years. Before joining Balfour Beatty, he was a partner with the law firm of Bradley Arant Boult & Cummings. His undergraduate degree is in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M and his law degree is from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a mechanical design and field engineer in the design/build power plant sector before going to law school.

CHRISTOPHER J. MUELLER is a shareholder with Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd, P.A. in Jacksonville, Florida, and Board-certified as a specialist in construction law by the Florida Bar. Chris graduated cum laude from Florida State University and then received his J.D. from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. His practice primarily includes the defense of general contractors, subcontractors, designers, and material suppliers in construction defect litigation and he also represents insurance carriers on coverage matters related to defect claims. Chris is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine in construction law from 2010-2014, and was named one of Jacksonville’s best lawyers by 904 Magazine.

ALEX MUÑOZ has over 21 years of Construction risk management and construction operations experience. Currently he is the Vice President in charge of Safety and Risk Management for Messer Construction Co. In this role, he manages all types of risk within the business model, including Enterprise Risk, Strategic Risk, Project Risk and Financial Risk. Messer specializes in mid to large complex projects and has ten offices in five states. Prior to this role, he managed a significant book of construction risk for Zurich North America Insurance Co. in New York, New York. Past construction operations experience includes project management of a wide array of manufacturing, hospital, retail, and multi-story office projects. Responsibilities included safety and risk management, management of projects to assure accordance with plans & specifications, schedule, budgeting, and supervision of project personnel and subcontractors.

CHRISTIAN T. NYGREN is the Assistant General Counsel at Barnard Construction. Before joining Barnard, he spent 15 years in private practice focusing on construction and environmental law. He was a Professional Engineer for 11 years and is retired from the Navy Reserve as a Captain in the Submarine Service. Mr. Nygren graduated from Montana State University with honors in Chemical Engineering and received his J.D. from the University of Montana.

SCOTT OLSON is a Vice President of SureTec Insurance Company and Vice President of SureTec Information Systems, Inc., SureTec’s Risk Management division in Austin, Texas. Scott’s responsibilities include the handling of performance and payment bond claims on behalf of SureTec Insurance Company and the oversight of SureTec’s in house Funds Disbursement Services program which is operated under SureTec Information Systems, Inc. Scott is a member of the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section and is a Vice Chair of the ABA Fidelity and Surety Law Committee. Scott received a B.S. from the University of North Texas.

THOMAS PORTER is Vice President and General Counsel for LeChase Construction Services, LLC, where he is responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of its business and supporting the enhancement of its risk management program. Before joining LeChase in 2012, Mr. Porter provided business and legal services to the construction industry through his own consulting company. He also served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Barton Malow, a $1.6 billion national construction services firm. In 2009, Mr. Porter was national chairman of the Design-Build Institute of America from which he holds a DBIA certification. Mr. Porter is the author of Profit, Risk & Leadership: The Business of Construction & Design-Build and he speaks regularly on topics related to design-build. He graduated from the

University of Michigan Law School (magna cum laude) and received his bachelor’s degree from John Carroll University (summa cum laude).

PAUL J. PRIMAVERA, JR., joined Lockton in 2007 and leads their National Claim Advisory Group. His duties include consulting with clients to identify and to locate unique solutions to claim and exposure related issues. In order to ensure Lockton’s clients service needs are met on a consistent basis, Paul works closely with the senior management groups within the insurance carrier markets to create distinctive tools and services that provide their clients a competitive advantage in the industry. Prior to joining Lockton, Paul was a Senior Vice President at Willis for their National Construction Practice and the Vice President of Construction Claim at St. Paul/Travelers Insurance Companies. Paul is a nationally recognized expert in both the construction and claim fields. He has presented at leading national industry events such as AGC, AICPA, and CFMA Conferences. He has also authored several articles for National Underwriter, Construction Executive, and Business Insurance Magazines.

G. WILLIAM QUATMAN Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc., is a licensed architect and attorney. Mr. Quatman is an internationally recognized author and speaker on construction law and design-build. He is currently co-chair of the Design Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) Laws Committee and a Director and Treasurer for DBIA. Bill also chairs the DBIA Documents Task Force, which writes and publishes the DBIA contract documents. In 2007, he was the American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) National Chairman of the Design-Build Knowledge Community. He is the author of Design-Build for the Design Professional (Aspen Publishing 2001), as well as the chief editor of AIA’s book, The Architect’s Guide to Design-Build Services (Wiley 2003). In 2005, was named the Missouri Architect of the Year. He is a member of the AIA’s College of Fellows and was the first architect ever to become both a Fellow of the AIA (FAIA) and a Designated Design-Build Professional™ of the DBIA. Mr. Quatman graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in environmental design and a bachelor’s degree in architecture. In 1984, he received his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He writes a column for the Zweig Newsletter titled “General Counsel’s Corner.”

RICHARD L. REDDY is Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Parsons Corporation. He has been with Parsons for 15 years. Parsons is a leading firm that provides premier technical, engineering, construction, and management support throughout the world to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as private industries. Mr. Reddy is responsible for directing Parsons’ litigation. Prior to his current role, Mr. Reddy supported the Parsons Transportation Group global business unit providing advice in connection with a wide

variety of matters including contracts. Mr. Reddy has also served as in-house counsel to general and specialty contractors over the course of his career. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, a master’s degree from the University of Florida’s College of Building Construction, and his law degree cum laude from the University of Toledo.

SUSAN REINHARD is a Senior Director of Claims & Risk Management at EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME), a Fortune 500 company and global leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and facilities services. Susan’s group provides property & casualty risk management, insurance programs and services to EMCOR’s subsidiary operations worldwide. Susan has over 15 years of experience in the insurance and risk management field in the construction and facilities services industries. She joined EMCOR in 1995 and previously a held a team leader position for CIGNA Property & Casualty. She received an MBA from University of Connecticut, a Bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University and is a member of the New York chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society.

KAREN RICE is the Head of Construction Claims Operations for XL Insurance out of Los Angeles, CA. Prior to joining XL, she was the National Construction Defect Claim Manager for OneBeacon Insurance (OBI), and the AVP of National Construction Defect claims and Western States ACE Risk Management claims with ACE USA. Ms. Rice is past President of the Construction Defect Claim Manager Association and the past Chair of the Speakers and Topics Committee for the Annual West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar. She has sat on the DRI Construction Law Steering Committee for the past several years and has been a frequent lecturer at various Construction Law seminars throughout the country, including Defense Research Institute, Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, CLM, MC2 Construction Conferences, West Coast Casualty Annual Construction Defect Seminar, HB Litigation Construction Law, and the American Bar Association. Ms. Rice earned her Bachelor degree from University of California at Santa Barbara and her Masters in Business Administration from the University of LaVerne.

ROBERT L. ROMEO is Vice President of the Healthcare & Construction Lines at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance. He has 17 years of experience handling claims in Healthcare, Construction and Construction Defects. Prior to joining Berkshire Hathaway in 2013, he was a Senior Vice President with ACE North American Claims, overseeing claims for the Medical Risk, Construction and Construction Defect units and has extensive experience in all aspects of Healthcare accounts and claims, including Hospital and Facility Primary, Umbrella and Excess Liability, Life Science Sold Product Liability, Clinical Trial Liability, Social Services Liability, and Managed Care E&O Liability.

Robert received his bachelor’s degree from Saint John’s University magna cum laude, and he has a law degree from Brooklyn Law School.

DAVID ROYER is Vice President and General Counsel for AREVA Inc., part of the AREVA Group, a world leader in nuclear energy, providing its clients with technological solutions for the production of energy without CO2. Mr. Royer graduated with a B.A. from the Virginia Military Institute and obtained his J.D. at Vermont Law School. Mr. Royer is responsible for management of the North American Corporate Legal Function at AREVA Inc. and serves as the company’s Ethics and Compliance Officer. Prior to his joining AREVA, Mr. Royer served as Associate General Counsel for G.E. Financial Assurance, was Vice President of Trust Operations, Wachovia Bank, N.A., and was in private legal practice.

DEMETRIUS E. RUSH is a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Zurich North America. His responsibilities are focused on extra-contractual, institutional bad faith litigation, and e-discovery issues. Demetrius’ supervisory experience covers both personal lines and complex commercial property and liability litigation. He also has extensive experience serving as trial counsel. Demetrius has a bachelor’s degree from Fairmont State College and a law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law.

BARBARA SABLE joined RLI in July 2010 and is the Director, Professional Enterprise Risk Solutions for RLI’s Professional Services Group. She is responsible for developing the content for RLI’s risk management programs and addressing the day-to-day risk management needs of RLI’s policyholders. Barb provides face-to-face seminars, webinars, contract reviews, policy analysis, and insurance program guidance to RLI’s producers and insureds. She began her career with CNA Insurance Companies as an actuarial and financial analyst. Barb is a 1985 graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, with a B.A. in Mathematics.

DANA SMOOT joined Smoot Construction in 2001 in the capacity of Project Engineer. He currently serves as Smoot’s Corporate Counsel where he oversees all matters related to contract review, management and negotiation, risk management/claims resolution, and the selection, retention, management and evaluation of outside counsel. Provides counsel on human resources issues and strategies to prevent and manage employee claims. Drafts employment policies, and practices and manages insurance procurement. As a member of the Executive Committee, he also provides valuable support and strategic insight in the area of business development.

ROBERT STAHL is an Assistant Vice President of field claim operations for Amerisure Insurance Co. with over 30 years’ experience in the property and casualty claims industry and 25 years of management and leadership responsibilities.

Bob graduated from Michigan State University and began his career with Liberty Mutual in Sacramento, CA. After working in California, Nevada, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, and as a Home Office Claims Consultant, Bob has multi-jurisdictional claim experience with field operations leadership and cross functional working relationships. Bob’s expertise includes: multi-line claim strategies and expense control; multi-jurisdictional coverage analysis and application, and developing, leading and retaining claims talent. Currently, Bob leads the claims operation in St Petersburg, FL, which includes oversight of the Construction Defect Claims unit. Bob also serves on the board of the West Florida chapter of CLM as the Educational Director.

JANE M. STAHL is the Deputy Chief Counsel of Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company and floor-covering manufacturer with over 25,000 employees. Jane is responsible for assisting the Chief Counsel in developing, implementing and managing the provision of legal services to support all business units within Shaw Industries. Her primary responsibilities include the management of litigation, and advising management and Human Resources professionals on a broad range of employment issues. She received both her law degree and her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee.

DAVID R. STECHOW is a shareholder with Plunkett Cooney in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. David focuses his practice in various areas of complex litigation, including construction law, product liability and fire and property damage litigation. He has defended builders, contractors, management companies, manufacturers and suppliers. David represents his clients in matters involving property and personal injury claims resulting from construction deficiencies or fire and explosions in residential, commercial and industrial settings. David attended Southern Methodist University and received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. He received his law degree in 1996 from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. In 2010, he was selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). The LCA is an honorary trial lawyer society. Fellowship in the LCA is highly selective and by invitation only.

BRODIE STEPHENS is the General Counsel at Perkins + Will, a global architectural firm with offices in 24 cities. Brodie is responsible for managing claims and litigation, as well as corporate and transactional matters around the world. He is also involved in developing and implementing training programs across four continents for Perkins + Will. Brodie has an architectural degree from the University of California at Berkeley and worked in the design profession prior to practicing law. He is a member of the American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry, the author of one of the seminal comparisons of A/E professional liability policies, and has given testimony at the state level on professional licensure and registration matters.

CYNTHIA STEVENS is Senior Corporate Counsel for Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., a multifaceted corporation providing technical, professional and construction-related services worldwide. In addition to certain corporate claims and litigation, Ms. Stevens is responsible for the oversight of all U.S. claims and litigation, and the Jacobs attorneys handling those cases. Prior to coming to Jacobs, Ms. Stevens spent 15 years in complex construction litigation and was the managing partner at her own firm, Lax & Stevens.

BRETT STEWART is a Senior Claims Examiner for Catlin, Inc.’s Professional Construction Claims group, where he handles professional liability claims for architects, engineers, and design-build contractors. In addition to overseeing litigation, he provides risk management advice and educational seminars to insureds. Prior to joining Catlin, he was a litigator in San Francisco, where his practice focused on construction and real estate litigation. Brett started his professional career in law school handling general liability claims for contractors at Argonaut Insurance. Brett is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of San Francisco School of Law.

IRA E. SUSSMAN, Assistant Vice President, Claims, came to RLI in 2008, and has been involved in A&E claims as a defense attorney and claims litigation manager for more than 20 years. He previously served as senior surety claims counsel with Safeco Surety, assessing exposure to claims presented by owners, general contractors and others in a 26-state region. Ira earned his law degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law.

PAIGE K. TREPTOW is an experienced construction litigation attorney at Hall & Evans in Denver, Colorado. She represents design professionals in high exposure lawsuits involving multi-family dwellings, and also has a specialized knowledge of the surety industry. Paige has successfully represented numerous commercial surety companies across the country relating to claims on performance and payment bonds issued for large public projects. Paige acts as the liaison between the ALFA International Women’s Initiative Practice Group and the ALFA International Construction Law Practice Group. She received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University, and her J.D. from the University of Denver.

DENISE J. WACHHOLZ is a Shareholder and Construction Practice Group Chair at Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros, PA, the ALFA International member firm in Phoenix, Arizona. With more than 25 years of Arizona trial and appellate practice, and Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating, Ms. Wachholz’s practice emphasis is in Complex Design Professional Liability and Construction Litigation. Recent publications include ALFA International 50 State Compendium of Construction Law Issues,

for which Ms. Wachholz served as regional editor of the 2007-2009 publications and as a contributor for the 2012 and 2014 editions.

JOHN D. WACLAWSKI joined Carlisle Construction Materials Incorporated in 2012 as the Vice President & General Counsel. In addition to managing outside litigation and developing legal solutions with senior management, Mr. Waclawski’s job responsibilities at Carlisle include addressing issues related to labor law, intellectual property, OSHA, state and federal regulations, licenses, non-disclosure agreements and other general contracts. Before accepting his position with Carlisle, he was a partner in a Pittsburgh law firm, with fifteen years of experience as a commercial litigator. Mr. Waclawski graduated from Georgetown University with a BA in American Government/Political Theory and received his law degree from the Duquesne University School of Law.

CHRISTOPHER R. WARD is a partner in the Dallas office of Strasburger & Price, LLP, where his practice is focused on construction law and construction litigation. He serves as Chair of the firm’s Construction Practice Section. Chris regularly represents general contractors, sureties, subcontractors, design professionals, and owners in all facets of construction law, from project inception to completion. He is a frequent speaker at construction law seminars and is the author of numerous articles. He serves extensively in leadership roles with various industry organizations. Chris attended the University of Colorado where he earned his B.A., summa cum laude. He received his J.D. with honors from The University of Texas School of Law.

CODY WEBB has been with Zachry Construction Corporation since October 2006, and currently serves as its General Counsel. Before joining Zachry, Cody spent 10 years in private practice advising clients primarily in the areas of construction law, independent power projects, and corporate law. Cody graduated cum laude from Texas Tech University in 1989 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and in 1996 he graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law in Lubbock, Texas.

TED WICKENHAUSER has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Ted joined McCarthy Holdings, Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri, 5+ years ago as their Corporate Risk Manager and Claim Director. He has overseen the management of all insurance related claims against McCarthy and partners with McCarthy’s General Counsel Office and Division Operation Personnel in the proactive handling of such claims. He works closely with Outside Defense and Coverage Counsel, Brokers and Carriers in driving towards a good result for all interested parties. Mr. Wickenhauser holds an M.B.A. with a concentration in E-Business from DePaul University at Chicago, Illinois and a B.S. in Business Administration-Finance from Northern Illinois University at DeKalb, Illinois.

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HOTEL INFORMATION:

The ALFA International Room Block Rate is $259.00 per night, single or double occupancy. The deadline for obtaining a room reservation at the ALFA International rate is July 1, 2014. After that date, or once the block is filled, reservations will be made based on hotel availability and at a rate determined by the hotel. It is possible that all rooms in the ALFA block will be reserved before the deadline so please REGISTER EARLY. Hotel reservation requests are submitted by completing the online seminar registration process. Please contact your ALFA International attorney to register.

GETTING TO ASHEVILLE:

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ATTIRE

The attire for the educational sessions throughout the conference is business casual. A more casual attire (jeans appropriate) is encouraged for the Kickoff Reception and Dinner on Wednesday evening. For the Thursday evening Great Gatsby Gala, a dressier “upscale casual” attire is encouraged.

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R. CRAIG WILLIAMS AIA is an attorney and licensed architect, currently the Chief Legal Officer, Principal and Senior Vice President of HKS Architects, Inc., a worldwide architecture firm with 1000 employees in 28 offices. Founded in 1939, HKS Architects has completed projects totaling over $75 billion in 80 countries. Craig is a leader in numerous design, construction and legal organizations in Texas and nationwide, and he is a frequent author and professor on topics that intersect design, construction and law. He is the 2013-2014 President of The Jefferson Society, Inc., a national network of esteemed architect-lawyers. Craig also frequently serves as a Construction Law Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. Prior to law school, Craig practiced architecture as a designer, project architect and construction

contract administrator on residential, hospitality and retail projects. Craig earned his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and his law degree from Southern Methodist University.

THOMAS G. WOLFE is President and Managing Partner at Phillips Murrah. He is a trial attorney and commercial litigator whose practice is focused on complex business cases including oil and gas, product liability and class action defense. Tom has been on the Board of Directors and was formerly Chair of the Trial Practice Section of the Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel and is a Master of the William J. Holloway, Jr. American Inn of Court. Tom received the Oklahoma Association of Defense

Counsel Distinguished Service Award (2006), is an AV rated attorney and has been included in The Best Lawyers in America.

JEFF YORK, LEED AP, is a Vice President and Associate General Counsel at the global architecture firm HOK. At HOK, Jeff handles disputes that arise on projects and manages the claims that stem from those disputes. He has also been responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts for projects of all sizes around the world. He has taken on the role of advising HOK on the risks and legal issues associated with building green, sustainable design and contracting for providing LEED services. Jeff received his J.D. and M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to working at HOK, Jeff was in private practice, where he focused on construction litigation.