Schedule

Tuesday, November 9
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A live Q&A will follow each session.

16:30	Excellence Award Presentation
16:45	The Effect of Dispute Mechanisms on Project Surety Bonding	Join leaders in the surety industry for a panel discussion to discuss the role and relationship of the bonding company to the project and discuss risk assessment and dispute resolution methods. Moderator: Glen Stevens, President, Stevens & Associates, Inc. Speakers: Daniel H. Abram, Vice President Large Contract Accounts, Zurich Surety Dennis Cavanaugh, Partner, Robinson + Cole
18:00	Break	Networking Lobby Open
18:15	The Power of Global Settlements	Global claims (sometimes called global settlements) continue to be a preferred method for resolving disputes at the end of a project. Join a panel of experts from the US and Europe to discuss the pros and cons of this strategy. Moderator: Ken Roberts, Construction Law Group Chair, Venable LLP Speakers: Deborah Bovarnik Mastin Fran Brooks, formerly in-house counsel, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) Virginie Colaiuta, Partner, LMS Legal Joan Hollick, Deputy Project Director Southwest LRT Project, Metropolitan Council
19:45	Break	Networking Lobby Open
20:00	Pass the Torch - Discuss Tough DRB Problems, and Solutions, with Experienced DRB Practitioners	A panel of experienced DRB practitioners will discuss some tough, relevant issues facing DRBs today. This session will be interactive, so bring your thoughts and opinions to share. Topics up for discussion: COVID as a Dispute Driver - The Impacts of the Pandemic on Projects and DBs Discussion Leader: Joseph Gilder, Deputy Director, Sound Transit Getting Past Denial- How to Get the Parties to Admit There is a Problem Discussion Leader: Ed Hunter, Technical Advisor, HNTB How Many is Too Many? Should There Be a Limit on Board Participation Discussion Leader: Mike Vitale, Mott MacDonald
21:00	Summary of Day 2, Live Q&A, Conference Close