This course has been approved by the Oregon State Bar for 11.0 general and 1.0 ethics CLE credits (Live Credits for Webcast).

OR CLE

This course has been approved for 11.0 hours of law and legal credit and 1.0 hours of ethics CLE credit by the Washington MCLE board (Live Credits for Webcast). Self-Study credit will be available, specific credit amount to be determined.

WA MCLE

The Seminar Group is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider; therefore, this course is approved for 11.5 general and 1.0 ethics CLE credits (Live Credits for Webcast).

CA CLE

11.0 General & 1.0 Ethics Credits ~ pending

This course is pending with the ID State Bar for 11.0 general and 1.0 ethics CLE credits (Live Credits for Webcast). Self study is available for the On Demand. For other homestudy products you can self apply for self study credits.

ID CLE

This course has been approved by The American Institute of Architects for 12.5 LU’s (Live Credits for Webcast). Each day is approved for 6.25 LU's. Credits for recorded courses not available. The Seminar Group is an AIA CES Approved Provider.

This course has been approved by the IRMI for 6.0 hours of CRIS reaccreditation credits (Live Credits for Webcast). If you plan to attend the webcast and need CRIS credits please let us know in advance. We will need to add extra viewing verification for you to receive credits. Credits for recorded courses not available.

IRMI

Contractors and engineers may qualify for continuing education hours through the American Institute of Constructors or the Construction Management Association of America.

Contractors & Engineers

If you practice Construction Law or are confronted with matters involving Construction Law, you cannot afford to miss this conference. With the legal terrain ever changing, you need to protect your company’s rights to receive payment and preserve defenses against unmeritorious demands. What you don’t know will hurt you!

	Come learn from Oregon’s top construction lawyers, mediators, judges, and industry professionals who will cover the latest developments and issues. This two-day advanced Construction Law conference is designed to provide practical advice for real situations facing the industry today. You will leave better prepared to navigate the complex construction process in today’s world.

William J. Ohle is a shareholder in Schwabe Williamson &amp; Wyatt PC’s Portland office. He has more than 25 years of experience representing architects and engineers in all aspects of their work including contract negotiations, contract disputes, construction defect litigation and regulatory investigations.

William Ohle

Stacey A. Martinson is an experienced trial lawyer at Miller Nash LLP focusing on construction, insurance recovery, and specialized areas of litigation. On behalf of private owners/developers, general contractors, and subcontractors, Stacey handles a wide array of transactional, claims and disputes. She drafts EPC, design-build, construction, construction management, supply, and design contracts for clients.

Stacey Martinson

Thomas A. Larkin, Program Co-Chair, is a commercial litigator and founding member of Sokol Larkin. He represents prime contractors, subcontractors, owners, design professionals &amp; sureties in a wide variety of construction-related matters before state &amp; federal trial courts, appellate courts, arbitration panels, boards and tribunals.

Thomas Larkin

D. Gary Christensen&nbsp;is an Attorney with Miller Nash LLP and has 35 years of experience representing all segments of the design and construction industry in the Northwest. Since joining the firm in 1988, Gary has focused his practice on commercial construction litigation, negotiation of design and construction contracts, insurance recovery, public contracting, and strategic options for construction projects.&nbsp;

D. Gary Christensen

Eric A. Grasberger, Program Co-Chair, is a partner with Stoel Rives LLP and Chair of the Construction &amp; Design Group. His practice focuses on construction and design law, including contract drafting and negotiating, delay, impact and productivity claims, payment claims, construction defect claims, and public contracting.

Eric Grasberger

Angela M. Otto, Program Co-Chair, is a key member of Dunn Carney LLP’s Real Estate and Construction practice group. Angie’s practice is dedicated to the representation of general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, owners, and developers in construction disputes, litigation, arbitration and mediation.

Angela Otto

Emily S. Miller is a member of Miller Insurance Law LLC, a boutique law firm specializing in the recovery of liability insurance for policyholders and other claimants. She serves on the Executive Committee for the Oregon State Bar Construction Law Section and served on the Editorial Review Board for the most recent edition of the OSB’s Bar Book on Insurance Law.

Emily Miller

Michael E. Farnell is a founding partner of Parsons Farnell &amp; Grein LLP and leads the firm’s insurance recovery group and its national policyholder practice. Mike has represented businesses and individuals in disputes with insurance companies for 30 years.

Michael Farnell

John Spencer Stewart is one of the founders and a member of Stewart Sokol &amp; Larkin LLC. His practice emphasizes commercial and construction litigation and surety matters. His reputation is best reflected in the concept Principle/Purpose/Passion: integrity and single-minded focus with emotional commitment.

John Stewart

Tyler Storti has been a member of Sokol Larkin since 2004 with a practice emphasis on all aspects of construction law. He represents contractors, owners and design professionals in disputes and litigation related to the construction industry, including contract negotiation and drafting, payment and performance claims, construction liens and bond claims.

Tyler Storti

F. Burak Evrenosoglu, PE, PSP, CCP, is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting, Inc.&nbsp; He is a licensed civil engineer in WA, OR, MD, CO, and a licensed attorney in California. He has more than 24 years of broad international construction management experience.

F. Burak Evrenosoglu

Managing Director, Construction Solutions

Hon. Michael R. Hogan of Hogan Mediation was a judge with the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon and served as Chief Judge from 1995-2002. He took senior status with the court in 2011. He continues working in that capacity today as a senior district judge presiding over many cases in Eugene.

Michael Hogan

<a href="https://www.stoel.com/people/c-andrew-gibson" target="_blank"></a>C. Andrew Gibson is a partner in Stoel Rives LLP’s Real Estate, Construction, and Design Practice. He helps his clients build successful projects and negotiate and resolve disputes. He is experienced in drafting and negotiating all forms of project documents.

C. Andrew Gibson

Peter S. Willcox-Jones is a partner in Ball Janik LLP’s construction and design practice group. He is an experienced trial lawyer who helps local businesses, including developers, contractors, architects, and engineers with a wide range of issues, including development, design and construction.

Peter Willcox-Jones

Jeremy T. Vermilyea, founder of Vermilyea Law PC, is an experienced mediator and arbitrator of commercial and construction disputes. He has nearly 25 years’ experience as outside general counsel to contractors, design professionals and owners.

Jeremy Vermilyea

Nellie Q. Barnard is a shareholder at Schwabe Williamson &amp; Wyatt PC. She provides legal ethics and risk management advice to lawyers, law firms, law students, and in-house legal departments. Nellie also represents Oregon and Washington lawyers in attorney discipline matters and character and fitness proceedings, including on appeal. She is a frequent CLE speaker on legal ethics.

Nellie Barnard

Molly A. Washington is the owner of N’dee Law LLC. She serves as an advocate and attorney specializing in construction, transactions, procurement, small business supports, policy development, and legal navigation support. Molly has over 15 years experience working in private practice, with public agencies, and in the non-profit sector.

Molly Washington

Joshua Hogan has been the Practice Manager and Mediation Assistant at Hogan Mediation since its launch in 2011. He takes care of the little things that keep settlement negotiations on the track and moving forward. He holds a J.D. and an MBA degree.

Joshua Hogan

Mario R. Nicholas is an attorney in Stoel Rives LLP’s Construction and Design group. Mario has assisted clients before federal and state courts, domestic and international arbitration panels, and administrative bodies. He is licensed in Oregon, Washington and California, and counsels clients across a range of industries on construction and design issues.

Mario Nicholas

Andrew MacKendrick is a partner at Seifer Yeats Zwierzynski &amp; Gragg LLP. He practices in the areas of civil litigation and construction law, and has represented owners, prime contractors, and subcontractors on matters including contract and lien disputes, bond claims and foreclosures, and defect claims.

Andrew MacKendrick

Curtis P. Matthews, CPA, CCA, CPE, CISA, brings over 30 years of construction program controls and audit experience. Most his construction audit and controls experience has been in the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) construction contract environment.

Curtis Matthews

Trisha Thompson is a member of DLA Piper’s Office of General Counsel. She advises the firm on matters related to lawyers' professional responsibility and legal ethics. She focuses on ethics and risk management, as well as commercial and employment litigation.

Trisha Thompson

25th Annual

Oregon Construction Law

Live Webcast broadcasted from Portland, OR

Due to growing health concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, The Seminar Group has opted to hold the Oregon Construction Law seminar&nbsp;strictly webcast.


	Introduction and Overview &ndash; Day One


Introduction and Overview &ndash; Day One

New decisions of significance from Oregon and elsewhere; statutes you may not know about; COVID cases are coming - what will they look like?


	We Never Stop Learning - Case Law and Statutory Update


We Never Stop Learning - Case Law and Statutory Update


	Break


Break

Life as an owner isn&rsquo;t easy &ndash; the constant pressure to shift risk to the owners: how owners should handle COVID claims; similarities and differences between COVID, Force Majeure and concurrent delay, and why it matters; how owners should approach risk allocation in tomorrow&rsquo;s contracts


	Owners Are People Too


Owners Are People Too

Public agency initiatives; private sector involvement; subcontracting and workforce


	Equity in the Construction Industry


Equity in the Construction Industry


	Midday Break


Midday Break

If you aren&rsquo;t worried, you&rsquo;re not paying attention; top 5 problems with collecting, culling, producing and searching your large case database


	Doubting Your Database?


Doubting Your Database?

A look inside the mind of a delay analyst - how do they study, dissect and piece a project back together?


	Demystifying Delays


Demystifying Delays

Recessions and liens go hand in hand &ndash; a refresher on getting it right and finding out when its wrong


	Leaning on Liens


Leaning on Liens

The OCAT and COVID together in one year isn&rsquo;t right - will the OCAT problems dissipate faster than the virus?


	Oregon Corporate Activities Tax


Oregon Corporate Activities Tax


	Adjourn


Adjourn


	Introduction and Overview &ndash; Day Two


Introduction and Overview &ndash; Day Two

Substantive and procedural laws governing commonly-encountered issues during the bidding process, and related practical and strategic considerations


	Bid Disputes and Protests


Bid Disputes and Protests

The pitfalls in residential construction litigation: considerations for low income housing; impacts of the new economy and market in Portland


	Boy that Escalated Quickly! Top 10 Dangers in Residential Construction


Boy that Escalated Quickly! Top 10 Dangers in Residential Construction

Termination for Default has been referred to as the &ldquo;nuclear&rdquo; option.&nbsp; What does that mean, how does a Termination for Default get converted to a Termination for Convenience?&nbsp; What about other mechanisms to suspend or limit contract work?


	Terminations, Suspensions and De-Scoping: What Are the Important Practical and Legal Implications


Terminations, Suspensions and De-Scoping: What Are the Important Practical and Legal Implications

Design procurement and contracting


	The Design Perspective on Traditional Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build


The Design Perspective on Traditional Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build

Tips from experienced arbitrators and practitioners on drafting dispute resolution clauses and the preparation and presentation of your case


	Best Practices for Construction Arbitrations


Best Practices for Construction Arbitrations

Tips from seasoned mediators and practitioners on ways to maximize the mediation process


	Best Practices for Construction Mediations


Best Practices for Construction Mediations

Review of the top 10 misperceptions about insurance coverage, and then some


	More Misperceptions and Myths about Construction Insurance


More Misperceptions and Myths about Construction Insurance

Recognizing and addressing ethical situations that may arise in construction practice