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Adrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson to Co-Present a Virtual Seminar for the NASBP: Beyond the Click: Legal Realities of E-Signed Indemnity Agreements

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Fresh off his appointment to the Attorney Advisory Council  of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) Adrian D’Arcy, alongside Ashley Robinson of D’Arcy Vicknair, and longtime friend and colleague, Ryan J. Springer (EMC Insurance Companies), are delighted to present a Virtual Seminar for the NASBP titled “Beyond the Click: Legal Realities of E-Signed Indemnity Agreements,” on April 22, 2026 at 2:00 (Eastern).

                 

Electronic signatures – or as we may know them: the darling of the modern efficiency world. They are quick, efficient, and perhaps a bit too accommodating on occasion. While e-signatures are generally valid under federal and state law, critical provisions—particularly attorney-in-fact and power of attorney clauses—often trigger heightened statutory requirements such as notarization, witnessing, or even prohibitions on electronic execution in certain jurisdictions and when executed electronically may not be self-proving.   Adrian, Ashley, and Ryan look forward to presenting a webinar that combines a legal prospective from outside counsel, a practical prospective from the surety, and a few “war stories.”

Both NASBP members and non-members are welcome to register: click here for registration.

D’Arcy Vicknair Attorneys Designated as 2026 Super Lawyers

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D’Arcy Vicknair is proud to announce that Adrian D’Arcy, Andrew Vicknair, and Ashley Robinson have all been designated as 2026 Super Lawyers!

Andrew Vicknair  and Ashley Robinson have again been again selected to 2026’s Super Lawyers in the field of Construction Litigation.

While Adrian D’Arcy has been again selected to 2026’s Super Lawyers in the field of Surety, he has also again been designated by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 50: New Orleans Super Lawyers, and one of the Top 50: Louisiana Super Lawyers.

 

 

   

Congratulations to Adrian, Andy and Ashley!

Adrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson Presented a Seminar at the New Orleans Bar Association’s 2025 Procrastinators Program

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Adrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson spoke again at this year’s New Orleans Bar Association’s Procrastinators Program.

Adrian and Ashley discussed the most important recent decisions in Louisiana and beyond that affect the construction industry and construction practitioners. Adrian and Ashley also discussed recent developments, decisions, and cases regarding the nationwide status of the disadvantaged business enterprise program, Louisiana cases regarding judicial interpretations of peremption and binding mediation clauses, and other decisions affecting construction industry participants.

 

Adrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson Co-Authored “Electronic Signatures and Indemnity Agreements – Risks with Attorney-in-Fact Provisions” for the Winter 2025 Edition of Surety Bond Quarterly

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Electronic Signatures and Indemnity Agreements – Risks with Attorney-in-Fact Provisions, an article written by Adrian D’Arcy Ashley Robinson was published in the Winter 2025 Edition of Surety Bond Quarterly.

Surety Bond Quarterly is the official, professional magazine of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers, providing industry insights, news, and developments for surety professionals, contractors, project owners, and government officials on surety bonds, construction, and related topics.

Adrian and Ashley discuss how electronic signatures have become prevalent across the United States, discuss the legal structure which facilitates electronic signatures, and detail possible risks associated with indemnity agreements being executed electronically with a focus on issues related to attorney-in-fact provisions.

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Ashley Robinson Co-Authored: Understanding Sureties: Why Do They Do What They Do?, for the ABA’s Construction Lawyer Fall 2025 Magazine, “Managing Expectations”

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D’Arcy Vicknair special counsel, Ashley Robinson, co-authored an article in the American Bar Association’s Constrution Lawyer Fall 2025 Magazine, “Managing Expectations”: “Understanding Sureties: Why Do They Do What They Do?”

Ashley, along with Douglass Wynne Jr., detail how to learn about the risks sureties face when financing principals, their rights to contract funds, and how they can assert defenses related to the obligee’s actions and project specifications.

 

 

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Adrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson Speaking at 2025 Procrastinators Program

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Ashley Robinson Construction law attorney LouisianaAdrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson are honored to be speaking again at this year’s New Orleans Bar Association’s Procrastinators Program. Adrian’s and Ashley’s presentation will cover the most important recent decisions in Louisiana and beyond that affect the construction industry and construction practitioners. Recent developments, decisions, and cases regarding the nationwide status of the disadvantaged business enterprise program, Louisiana cases regarding judicial interpretations of peremption and binding mediation clauses, and other decisions affecting construction industry participants will be discussed in this presentation.

Join them Tuesday, December 18 for what should be an informative and entertaining hour of CLE.

For more information on the presentation and on the procrastinators program, click here.

D’Arcy Vicknair LLC Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2026

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D’Arcy Vicknair LLC has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® , making it four years in a row, a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms in Regional Tier 1, New Orleans, in Construction Law, D’Arcy Vicknair LLC has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade.

Firms included in the 2026 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers.

All of us at D’Arcy Vicknair are grateful for the support of both our clients and our peers to help achieve this great award.

Ashley Robinson Participates in 2025 Annual Women in Construction Conference in Washington D.C.

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Representing D’Arcy Vicknair, Ashley Robinson participated in this year’s 2025 Annual Women in Construction Conference, held in our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., last week. The Women in Construction Conference is the East Coast’s premiere forum for education, professional development and networking for women in the build industry. The organization empowers women to continue to grow and achieve success in the community with a “By Women, for Women” motto.

This year, Ashley served as a Breakout Session Co-Chair, and she helped to coordinate the seven breakout sessions, topics of which included: “Seizing Opportunities in a Booming Construction Market,” “Speak, Connect, Build: Storytelling for Women in Construction,” and more.