WHAT YOU WILL LEARN. Program Schedule 3. General Information 6. Faculty Biographies Seminar Schedule 9. Seminar Sponsors 10

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2 DRI S Construction Law Seminar is designed to enhance the practice of all construction industry professionals from experienced defense attorneys, to risk managers, to construction executives and even to those who are new to construction litigation. This year s seminar will focus on the experienced litigator seeking to develop advanced skills for getting a case to resolution. Topics include effective voir dire, jury persuasion, mediation and negotiation. Each will be presented by a well known authority on that subject. There will also be in-depth presentations on evolving strategies for risk transfer and an update on the latest court decisions affecting insurance coverage for construction defects. DRI is proud to present a number of nationally known speakers on all of these timely topics. The seminar will also include a hands-on presentation showcasing a construction technique to provide insight into the actual construction work that underlies the claims. There will also be a breakout session for those new to construction claims. The seminar is a must attend for those involved in the construction industry. Please join us at the Arizona Biltmore! Program Schedule 3 General Information 6 Faculty Biographies Seminar Schedule 9 Seminar Sponsors 10 Registration Form 11 John S. Kenefick Program Chair David V. Wilson II Committee Chair Jack Laffey Law Institute Presented by DRI s Construction Law Committee Sean W. Martin Program Vice Chair Kathy R. Davis Committee Vice Chair WHAT YOU WILL LEARN n Advanced tactics for defending the design professional n Latest legal trends regarding indemnity and risk transfer n Analysis of trial issues for developers, contractors and insurers n Expert analysis of the most recent court decisions on construction defect insurance coverage n Insight into the best tactics for presenting your case to the jury n Strategies to improve your skills at mediation and negotiation n Proven methods for resolving construction defect claims

3 S E P T E M B E R , P R O G R A M S C H E D U L E W E D N E S D AY, S E P T E M B E R 1 9, :00 p.m. Registration 6:00 p.m. Networking Reception Sponsored by Rimkus Consulting Group Inc. Houston, Texas T H U R S D AY, S E P T E M B E R 2 0, Boarding Pass Kiosk Sponsored by Hays McConn Rice & Pickering 7:00 a.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Macdonald Devin PC 7:00 a.m. First-Time Attendees Breakfast David V. Wilson II, Construction Law Committee Chair 8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction Jack Laffey, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC, Milwaukee, Wisconsin David V. Wilson II, Hays McConn Rice & Pickering PC, Houston, Texas John S. Kenefick, Macdonald Devin PC, Dallas, Texas 8:15 a.m. Defending the Design Professional: Strategies for Using Statutory Protections and the AIA Contract Form In many jurisdictions, design professionals, such as architects and engineers, are afforded unique statutory protections from liability. In addition, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) promulgates contract forms for construction that are widely used. These contracts also include very favorable terms for the design professionals. Being merely aware of the provisions is not enough; you need advanced knowledge of theses defenses, whether you defend design professionals or contractors. Don t be surprised by these increasingly important issues. John P. Cahill, Jr., Hays McConn Rice & Pickering PC, Houston, Texas 9:10 a.m. Choose Your Audience Wisely: Effective Techniques for Voir Dire Selecting a jury in a construction case takes skill, knowledge and preparation. Mr. Hirschhorn, a nationally known attorneypsychologist, will present insight into advanced jury selection tactics and teach techniques to identify and eliminate juror bias and build juror confidence in the construction defendant. Robert B. Hirschhorn, Cathy E. Bennett & Associates Inc., Lewisville, Texas 10:00 a.m. Refreshment Break 10:15 a.m. Latest Developments in Construction Defect Insurance Coverage Law There is never a quiet time when it comes to insurance coverage for construction defects. It is imperative to keep up with an everchanging landscape. If you have been too busy to read all the recent cases that affect your practice, your clients or your company, don t worry. Mr. Shidlofsky has analyzed them and he will cover the latest and greatest cases from the past year. This is one session you cannot afford to miss! Lee H. Shidlofsky, Shidlofsky Law Firm PLLC, Austin, Texas 11:10 a.m. The Blame Game in Catastrophic Injury Cases: Sorting Out the Finger Pointing Issues with Statutory Liability, Risk Transfer, Indemnity, OCIPS and Wrap Programs Risk transfer is always an important facet of the construction claim. Understanding how and when risk transfer works and when it does not is critical for lawyers, whether they represent owners, general contractors or subcontractors. Ms. Black will discuss these topics, as well as issues with additional insured status and vertical exhaustion vs. horizontal exhaustion. Owner controlled insurance programs (OCIPs) and contractor controlled insurance programs (CCIPs) will also be covered, along with the issues they bring. Lisa J. Black, Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP, New York, New York

4 4 CO N S T R U C T I O N L A W S E M I N A R 12:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own) 1:15 p.m. Avoiding a Blast from the Past: Controlling Tail Issues for Developers and Contractors Issues sometimes arise long after the construction dust has settled. These issues present an unexpected and unpleasant surprise for the unwary. An industry professional will provide an overview and comparison of OCIPs and CCIPs, as well as strategies for staying in tune with these issues and how to handle them successfully when they do arise. Timothy B. Walker, Willis of New York, New York, New York 2:10 p.m. Ethical Considerations in Mediation and Negotiations Bluffing or lying? Lawyers are often challenged to stay on the right side of the line while still being a zealous advocate. Mr. Hochuli, a well respected litigator with an interesting side job as an NFL referee, will use his NFL experiences to cite examples of the art of ethical negotiation and mediation. Edward G. Hochuli, Jones Skelton & Hochuli PLC, Phoenix, Arizona 3:10 p.m. Refreshment Break T R A C K S R U N C O N C U R R E N T LY F R O M 3 : : 0 0 P. M. T R A C K O N E T R A C K T W O 3:25 p.m. Hands-On Construction Demonstration The national experts at Rimkus will demonstrate proper construction techniques in this informative and participatory session. This popular program allows attendees to engage in actual hands-on construction and learn how to construct and install components properly that are commonly found in construction defect litigation. This session will give you real world insight into how mistakes can happen, and how to identify them. Rimkus Consulting Group Inc., Houston, Texas 3:25 p.m. Introduction to Construction Law: What You Need to Know When Just Starting Out With all of the technical jargon, industry customs, RFIs, change orders, subcontracts and indemnity, construction litigation can appear daunting to newcomers! Fear not, for help has arrived. Experienced industry professionals and attorneys will provide you with a solid foundation, covering reporting to carriers; tenders and additional insured tenders; litigation management/guidelines; triggers of coverage; allocation of damages; and additional insureds vs. indemnitees. Diana M. Gerstberger, Catlin US, Atlanta, Georgia Robin D. Leibrock, Century Insurance Group, Westerville, Ohio 5:00 p.m. Construction Law Committee Meeting (open to all) 5:30 p.m. Women s Networking Reception Sponsored by Carr Allison Birmingham, Alabama Murchison & Cumming LLP 6:15 p.m. Networking Reception Sponsored by Haag Engineering 7:30 p.m. Dine-Arounds Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own). More details on-site.

5 S E P T E M B E R , FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 Boarding Pass Kiosk Sponsored by Hays McConn Rice & Pickering 7:00 a.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Nelson Architectural Engineers Inc. 7:00 a.m. In-House to In-House Breakfast Sponsored by DRI Corporate Counsel Committee 8:00 a.m. Announcements John S. Kenefick, Macdonald Devin PC, Dallas, Texas Sean W. Martin, Leitner Williams Dooley & Napolitan PLLC, Chattanooga, Tennessee 8:05 a.m. The Importance of Getting to Resolution: A Client s Perspective As litigators, we love litigation: the battle, the strategy, the arguments and the trial. Clients have a different perspective: litigation is disruptive, costly and uncertain, even if it is sometimes unavoidable. Listen as a general counsel of a worldwide company discusses litigation from the client s perspective and learn how to be more effective in handling your client s litigated matters. Josh M. McMorrow, Air Liquide Process & Construction Inc., Houston, Texas 9:00 a.m. Making the Points to Win Your Case: How Juries Decide Understanding how jurors decide issues is fundamental to persuading those jurors. In this session, an experienced trial attorney will examine how and why juries reach the decisions they do, with a focus on how you can sharpen your presentation by making sure you present the evidence that matters. Nicole Whyte, Bremer Whyte Brown & O Meara LLP, Newport Beach, California 10:00 a.m. Refreshment Break 10:15 a.m. Now the Buck Stops Here: The Trend in Anti- Indemnity Statutes and Reforms A Fifty State Overview Practitioners and industry professionals know that indemnity and additional insured issues are present in every case they handle. Legislatures across the country have taken notice and are beginning to act. This session discusses that trend, its origins and the likely impact it will have on our practices. Kamy Molavi, Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP, Atlanta, Georgia 11:00 a.m. Panel Discussion: Effective Construction Mediation An experienced panel will address effective means and strategies for presenting your case at mediation. All sides will be represented, as the panel is composed of a plaintiffs lawyer, a defense lawyer and a mediator. This engaging and insightful session will offer a glimpse inside the mindset of each component of a successful mediation. Robert C. Carlson, Jr., Koeller Nebeker Carlson & Haluck LLP, San Diego, California Kenneth S. Kasdan, Kasdan Simonds Weber & Vaughan LLP, Irvine, California The Honorable Christopher M. Skelly (retired), Scott & Skelly LLC, Phoenix, Arizona 12:00 p.m. Enforcing Arbitration Agreements Against Non-Signatories As more courts become receptive to enforcing arbitration agreements against parties that have not signed on to them, knowledge about this issue is key for all construction practitioners. Ms. Cohen will present the trends in the law and offer strategies for addressing these issues. Adrienne D. Cohen, Law Offices of Adrienne D. Cohen, Santa Ana, California 12:45 p.m. Advanced Techniques for Cross-Examination of the Technical Expert Architects and engineers are highly skilled and highly educated witnesses. Those who act as experts are also skilled in handling crossexamination and presentation before a jury. Successful construction litigators must know how to handle these witnesses. Mr. Kelley, an experience litigator, will discuss advanced techniques to handle the technical expert on cross-examination. Toyja E. Kelley, Tydings & Rosenberg LLP, Baltimore, Maryland 1:30 p.m. Adjourn

6 6 CO N S T R U C T I O N L A W S E M I N A R G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N C L E A CC R E D I TAT I O N This seminar has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 12 hours, including 1 hour of ethics credit. Accreditation has been requested from every state with mandatory continuing legal education (CLE) requirements. Certificates of attendance will be provided to each attendee. Attendees are responsible for obtaining CLE credits from their respective states. Adjuster credit has been applied for in several states. Credit availability and requirements vary from state to state; please check our website at for credit information for your state. R E G I S T R AT I O N The registration fee is $745 for members and those who join DRI when registering and $975 for nonmembers. The registration fee includes course materials, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks and networking receptions. If you wish to have your name appear on the registration list distributed at the conference and receive the course materials in advance, DRI must receive your registration by August 31, 2012 (please allow 10 days for processing). Registrations received after August 31, 2012, will be processed on-site. R E F U N D P O L I C Y The registration fee is fully refundable for cancellations received on or before August 31, Cancellations received after August 31 and on or before September 7, 2012, will receive a refund, less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations made after September 7 will not receive a refund, but the course materials on CD-ROM and a $100 certificate good for any DRI seminar within the next 12 months will be issued. All cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing. Fax to DRI s Accounting Department at All refunds will be mailed within four weeks after the date of the conference. Substitutions may be made at any time without charge and must be submitted in writing. H OT E L A CCO M M O D AT I O N S A limited number of discounted hotel rooms have been made available at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona For reservations, visit and go to the Construction Law Seminar page or contact the hotel directly at Please mention DRI s Construction Law Seminar to take advantage of the group rate of $224 Single/Double. The hotel block is limited and rooms and rates are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. You must make reservations by August 21, 2012, to be eligible for the group rate. Requests for reservations made after August 21 are subject to room and rate availability. S P E C I A L D I S C O U N T S G R O U P D I S CO U N T The first and second registrations from the same firm or company are subject to the fees outlined previously. The registration fee for additional registrants from the same firm or company is $695, regardless of membership status. All registrations must be received at the same time to receive the discount. I N - H O U S E CO U N S E L In-house counsel are eligible for free registration to DRI seminars. In-house counsel are defined as licensed attorneys, who are employed exclusively by a corporation or other private sector organization for the purpose of providing legal representation and counsel only to that corporation, its affiliates and subsidiaries. In order to qualify for free registration, the individual must also be a DRI member and a member of DRI s Corporate Counsel Committee. Offer excludes the DRI Annual Meeting. T R A V E L D I S CO U N T S DRI offers discounted meeting fares on various major air carriers for DRI s Construction Law Seminar attendees. To receive these discounts, please contact Hobson Travel Ltd., DRI s official travel provider, at As always, to obtain the lowest available fares, early booking is recommended. The taping or recording of DRI seminars is prohibited without the written permission of DRI. Speakers and times may be subject to lastminute changes. DRI policy provides there will be no group functions sponsored by others in connection with its seminars.

7 S E P T E M B E R , F A C U L T Y Lisa J. Black is a partner with Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP, practicing in New York City. She is a seasoned insurance and litigation defense attorney, handling a variety of trial and appellate litigation in both federal and New York state courts. Ms. Black specializes in New York labor law and construction related matters, premises liability, insurance coverage litigation and general negligence matters. Previously, she worked for the New York City Law Department Special Federal Division defending the NYPD in federal civil rights matters. John P. Cahill, Jr., is a shareholder with Hays McConn Rice & Pickering PC in Houston. His practice focuses on the representation of architects, engineers, surveyors and real estate brokers and agents. Mr. Cahill is a member of DRI s Construction Law Committee (Design Professional Subcommittee) and the State Bar of Texas (Construction Law Section). Robert C. Carlson, Jr., is a partner at Koeller Nebeker Carlson & Haluck LLP, which has offices in California, Arizona and Nevada. His practice focuses on construction litigation, e-discovery and data management, environmental law, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation and workers compensation. He is licensed to practice law in California and Nevada, plus the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Carlson is a member of the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, San Diego Defense Lawyers and ABOTA. Adrienne D. Cohen is the founder of the Law Offices of Adrienne D. Cohen, a 10-attorney firm with offices in both Southern and Northern California. She specializes in insurance coverage and defense and has represented subcontractors in construction defect litigation for over 20 years. Ms. Cohen is a member of CALPASC and has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer by Law & Politics magazine several years in a row. She is a member of DRI and is on the executive committee of the William P. Gray Inn of Court. Kathy R. Davis is a partner with Carr Allison in its Birmingham, Alabama, office. Chair of the firm s construction law group, Ms. Davis focuses on handling construction law cases, general litigation cases and insurance coverage matters. Her practice includes a significant amount of construction-related litigation; she has represented general contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, suppliers and homeowners in litigation, mediation and other proceedings in connection with construction contracts and projects. Ms. Davis is the vice chair of DRI s Construction Law Committee. Diana M. Gerstberger is a senior claims specialist at Catlin US in Atlanta. Ms. Gerstberger joined Catlin Inc. in August 2008, and currently handles a variety of complex litigated claims, including construction defect matters. Previously, she worked for Zurich for five years, handling construction defect claims. Ms. Gerstberger has 11 years experience in the insurance industry as a claims adjuster and insurance defense counsel. Robert B. Hirschhorn is an attorney and jury consultant with Cathy E. Bennett & Associates Inc. in Lewisville, Texas. He travels around the United States, conducting research and picking juries. Mr. Hirschhorn lectures nationwide to lawyers and judges on effective jury selection techniques. He has appeared on Good Morning America, America s Talking, Cochran and Company, Court TV, CNN Morning News, Dateline NBC, MSNBC, 48-Hours, Live, the Nancy Grace Show, the Joy Behar Show, the Oprah Winfrey Show and many other television and radio stations. Edward G. Hochuli is a founding partner in the Phoenix law firm of Jones Skelton & Hochuli PLC. His practice focuses on personal injury defense, including retail and product liability, professional liability and the defense of the transportation and trucking industries. Mr. Hochuli has tried more than 125 civil jury trials to verdict. He is vice chair of the USLAW Network, a member of DRI, ABOTA, the FDCC, the ABA and the Arizona Association of Defense Council, and a past director of the Trucking Industry Defense Association.

8 8 CO N S T R U C T I O N L A W S E M I N A R Kenneth S. Kasdan is the senior litigation partner of Kasdan Simonds Weber & Vaughan LLP, which has offices in Irvine and Walnut Creek, California, and in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Kasdan specializes in construction defect litigation, representing high-rise and mid-rise condominium associations, loft and conventional condominium associations, single-family homes and homeowners associations. He is recognized as one of the nation s top legal experts on construction defects. Mr. Kasdan is a member of the Construction Industry Forum. Toyja E. Kelley is a partner in the law firm of Tydings & Rosenberg LLP in Baltimore, where he is a member of the litigation department. His areas of concentration include construction, commercial and insurance coverage litigation, and the defense of manufacturers in product liability litigation. Mr. Kelley is a member of DRI s Board of Directors and the past chair of DRI s Diversity Committee. He is also a member of the executive committee of the Maryland Defense Counsel Inc. John S. Kenefick is a shareholder in Macdonald Devin PC, a Dallas law firm. He represents companies and individuals in commercial litigation matters, with an emphasis on construction and construction defect claims. Over the course of his career, Mr. Kenefick has tried over 50 cases to verdict. He is a member of the Texas and Illinois bars, the Texas Association of Defense Counsel, and actively serves on DRI s Construction Law Committee. He is the program chair for this seminar. Jack Laffey, a shareholder in the Milwaukee office of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC, focuses his practice on product liability, transportation litigation, toxic tort, catastrophic injury defense and insurance and commercial litigation matters. He represents corporations and insurers involved in these areas. Mr. Laffey is a member of DRI s Law Institute and is a former chair of its Trucking Law Committee. Robin D. Leibrock is the vice president of claims for Century Insurance Group in Westerville, Ohio, a division of Meadowbrook Insurance Group. She is the head of the construction and professional liability units. Ms. Leibrock is a member of DRI s Construction Law, Insurance Law, Women in the Law and Corporate Counsel Committees. She is also a member of the State Bar of Ohio. Sean W. Martin is a member of Leitner Williams Dooley & Napolitan PLLC in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, construction, professional liability, transportation and workers compensation. An active DRI member, Mr. Martin is the publications chair for the Construction Law Committee and the program vice chair of this seminar. He is a member of the Chattanooga, Tennessee and Georgia Bar Associations. Josh M. McMorrow, the general counsel for Air Liquide Process & Construction Inc. in Houston, oversees all legal matters for the company within the Americas zone (North, Central and South America and the Caribbean). Air Liquide Process & Construction Inc. designs and builds production units for the Air Liquide Group and its customers (oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen plants; clean conversion technologies; and CO2 purification). As assistant general counsel for Air Liquide USA LLC, Mr. McMorrow oversees all dispute resolution and litigation matters for its U.S. subsidiaries, directs the government relations efforts and supports Air Liquide s health care subsidiary. Kamy Molavi is a partner in the construction law practice group of Freeman Mathis & Gary LLP in Atlanta, where he practices construction and surety law and commercial litigation. Mr. Molavi has extensive experience representing owners, general contractors, subcontractors and design professionals before the state and federal courts, as well as the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He holds a graduate degree in civil engineering and worked in construction management before turning to the law. Mr. Molavi is a DRI member. Lee H. Shidlofsky, a founding partner of Shidlofsky Law Firm PLLC in Austin, Texas, heads his firm s insurance law practice group, representing corporate policyholders involved in disputes with their insurance companies, providing advice to plaintiffs in complex litigation on how to maximize an insurance recovery and offering risk management consultation in connection with contractual risk transfer issues. Mr. Shidlofsky is a former chair of the Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and served on the council for the Construction Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.

9 S E P T E M B E R , The Honorable Christopher M. Skelly (retired), a partner with Scott & Skelly LLC in Phoenix, conducts mediations and arbitrations and serves as a special master in civil cases. Previously, he served as a judge on the Arizona Superior Court in Maricopa County. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America for alternative dispute resolution (2011 Phoenix Area ADR Lawyer of the Year and 2012 Phoenix Area Arbitration Lawyer of the Year), the Lawdragon 500 Leading Judges in America and similar publications. Timothy B. Walker is a senior vice president, regional technical director construction claims with Willis of New York. He has extensive experience in New York labor laws, contractual risk, claim program design and cost containment strategies. Mr. Walker is a resource for senior level advocacy and consulting on high severity or otherwise critical claims, including exposure analysis, disposition strategy and coverage dispute resolution. He has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry and 10 years in the construction insurance industry. Nicole Whyte is the founding principal of Bremer Whyte Brown & O Meara LLP, which has offices throughout California, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado. Ms. Whyte practices in all areas of complex civil, business and insurance litigation. She has tried hundreds of bench and jury trials in her 25 years of legal practice in the United States and abroad. Ms. Whyte is licensed to practice law in state and federal courts in California, Nevada, Washington, D.C., Washington and South Africa. She has been named a California Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine S E M I N A R S C H E D U L E May June 7 8 June June Business Litigation and Intellectual Property Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, New York, NY Diversity for Success Swissôtel Chicago, Chicago, IL Young Lawyers Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL Appellate Advocacy Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Cambridge, MA September Construction Law Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ September Nursing Home/ALF Litigation The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV October November 8 9 December 6 7 December 6 7 Annual Meeting New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA Asbestos Medicine Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL Insurance Coverage and Practice Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, New York, NY Professional Liability Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, New York, NY David V. Wilson II is a shareholder with Hays McConn Rice & Pickering PC, based in Houston. He practices in Texas and Nevada. Mr. Wilson has served as lead counsel in over 100 trials and over 60 appeals. He was recently recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer for 2011 in the area of construction litigation. Mr. Wilson is member of the construction law sections of both the State Bar of Texas and Nevada. He currently serves as chair of DRI s Construction Law Committee.

10 10 CO NURSING N S T R U CHOME/ALF T I O N L A W LITIGATION S E M I N A R SEMINAR S E M I N A R S P O N S O R S DRI wishes to thank our sponsors for their support at this year s seminar!

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